Ask the Expert Series: Caring for your kids eyes

According to Singapore National Eye Centre's Myopia Centre (SNEC), by Primary 6 the myopia rate amongst children in Singapore is as high as 65% ? Hence, for this Ask the Expert Session we have TWO experts who will be answering all your questions on myopia and how to care for your kids eyes ?? These two experts are Chen Weiwen: founder of My Eye Matters and Janet Chung: Principal Optometrist, PediaOptix. So start asking your burning questions in the comments section on caring for your kids eyes!

Ask the Expert Series: Caring for your kids eyes
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How effective are eye drops to soothe tired eyes?

4y ago

OTC lubricating eyedrops are generally to provide temporary relief to dry eyes. Dry eyes are commonly a symptom experienced after prolonged screen time as literature has shown that screen time actually reduces our blinking frequency which then causes dry eyes.