When to See an Eye Doctor Singapore

My vision is slightly blurred. Should I see an eye doctor?

Blurring of vision may be due to a variety of reasons. Some are benign but others may indicate serious diseases. You should seek help early if: Your vision deteriorates quickly or suddenly. Your blurred vision does not improve with glasses or contact lenses. Blurring of vision is accompanied by other symptoms like pain, headaches, floaters or other unusual symptoms. Some symptoms may not appear to be directly associated with the eye. Blurred vision is making daily life inconvenient, making it difficult to work, drive or do your favourite things like reading, playing golf, travelling.

I do not have any blurring of vision. How do I know if I should undergo eye screening?

Many serious eye diseases may not cause symptoms in the initial stages. Therefore, the purpose of eye screening is to pick up diseases early so that treatments can be done before irreversible damage occurs. Regular eye examinations are generally recommended for people who: Are over 45 years of age Are smokers Have pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiac diseases Have high myopia (short-sightedness) Have family history of eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal detachments Work in occupations hazardous to the eye e.g. driving for long hours in strong sunlight, working with X-rays, welders Have with unusual symptoms like seeing blind spots, crooked vision or significant changes...

What are some suspicious eye symptoms that I should look out for?

Symptoms should be taken seriously if they develop suddenly, persist, or worsen over time. If you are unsure, it is best to seek medical advice early. Important symptoms to watch for include: Sudden, persistent, fluctuating or worsening blurred vision No improvement in vision despite correctly fitted glasses Sudden floaters and/or flashes of light Loss of side vision Loss of side vision Distortion or loss of central vision Eye pain, swelling, discharge and/or eye redness Eye pain and blurring of vision with headache, nausea and vomiting Double vision Glare and haloes Loss of central vision can indicate severe macular disease and should be checked out as soon as possible. Glare and haloes

When To Seek Help FAQ

My vision is slightly blurred. Should I see an eye doctor?

I do not have any blurring of vision. How do I know if I should undergo eye screening?

What are some suspicious eye symptoms that I should look out for?

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