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A trip to a refraction clinic

0 comments | Saturday, September 25, 2010


An eye doctor came to our school recently and did some eyetests on us. Somehow I failed and I had to be referred to the refraction clinic for a further eye-checkup. I was a bit nervous before the actual day. Even Ibu+Ayah were nervous and did some googling what a refraction clinic is for.

In 2002, about 42,000 or 88% of children in kindergarten year 2 (K2) had their vision screened at their preschools. This screening was extended to children in kindergarten year 1 (K1) in 2003 and as at June 2003, about 36,000 children have had their vision screened this year. About one in five K2 children screened last year had poor vision and were referred for further vision checks at the refraction clinics. Of those who have been seen at the Refraction Clinics, about half have been diagnosed as myopic.
from Health Promotion Board


The day came and we went to Geylang East polyclinic. The lady-in-charge gave me similar tests that I've done at school. I had slight astigmatism which is inborn and is also a bit short-sighted. I was advised to look after my eyes with better care next time.

The actual cause of myopia is not clearly known. However, genetic as well as environmental factors play a part in the development of myopia. For example, the risk of a person developing myopia is higher if one or both parents have myopia while excessive near work such as reading and watching TV may also contribute to the development of myopia.

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