Singapore National Eye Centre / Singapore Eye Research Institute

25/09/2025

📢 Save the Date! Join the “Myopia Dialogues” Webinar: Myopia Complications

The increasing prevalence of myopia, especially in East Asia, means more people are entering their 40s and 50s with myopia-related ocular complications. Don’t miss this free zoom webinar organised by SNEC, which will cover the retinal and optic nerve risks associated with myopia and offer invaluable clinical pearls for eye care practitioners.
Featured Panelists:
• Prof Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, Professor and Chairperson, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
• Asst Prof Simon Szeto, Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Dr Rachel Chong, Senior Consultant, SNEC
Moderators:
• Assoc Prof Audrey Chia, Head and Senior Consultant, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Dept
• Dr Loh Kai-Lyn, Visiting Consultant, Myopia Centre, SNEC
Date: Friday, 3 October 2025
Time: 6pm to 730pm
Scan the QR code in the image or click the link: https://for.sg/registration-myopiadialogues-4
For enquiries, please email webinar@snec.com.sg

23/09/2025

🎉Pharmacy Week is here!🎉

Struggling with dry eyes? 👁️ Join us at our roadshow to learn all about how we can manage them!

You will get to play interactive games, explore informative displays, and chat with our pharmacists who will share tips on dry eyes and other eye tips. Come down to SNEC Level 1 Atrium, 9AM to 5PM, until this Friday and discover how to keep your eyes healthy and comfortable!

22/09/2025

This Pharmacy Week, we’re spotlighting the dedicated professionals who keep our pharmacy running smoothly every day.💊 From ensuring medication safety to providing compassionate care, these are the heroes behind every prescription.❤️

Meet Victor Tan, our Senior Principal Pharmacist who manages a team of 45 staff across pharmacies in SNEC and at our branches and affiliated clinics. From handling increasing patient loads to streamlining processes, he rises to daily challenges while empowering patients to take charge of their medication by referring to Health Buddy App for prescription checks and medication delivery. To keep his team’s spirits high, the team organises engaging bonding activities. When he’s not at work, you’ll find him cycling 🚴‍♂️, swimming 🏊‍♂️, or playing pickleball with his daughter!🏓

Among the talented professionals he leads is our Senior Pharmacy Technician, Michelle Zhuang, who has been part of the SNEC family for 18 years!✨ She started as a pharmacy assistant in 2007 and grew to love her job. Nearly two decades later, what keeps her motivated? The heartfelt thanks and warm smiles from patients, even on the busiest days. She’s proud to have witnessed the eventual transformation from paper to electronic prescriptions and the expansion of our pharmacy network. She finds her greatest joy in building connections with patients of all ages across different clinics. Small conversations, even when languages get in the way, never fail to brighten her day.😊

Here’s to all our pharmacy heroes who work tirelessly to keep our patients healthy and at ease!🌟

19/09/2025

Build Your Confidence in Refractive Surgery!

The SNEC Laser Vision Correction Training Series: Updates on Laser Keratorefractive Surgery is happening on 31 Oct & 1 Nov 2025! This comprehensive 2-day hybrid course brings you the latest in refractive surgical techniques, with a strong focus on practical skills and real-world cases.

This comprehensive 2-day hybrid programme offers insights into modern refractive surgical techniques, featuring:
✨ Expert-led lectures covering ASA, LASIK, KLEx and presbyopia solutions
✨ Live surgery demonstrations
✨ Hands-on wetlab training with the latest equipment
✨ Case discussions and challenging scenarios

Led by Prof Jodhbir Mehta and Assoc Prof Marcus Ang, together with a distinguished SNEC faculty.

Choose your learning format:
🎯 Onsite Pass (SGD 3,270 incl GST) – Full access to all sessions, wetlab, and live surgeries (only a few seats left!)
🎯 Virtual Pass (SGD 545 incl GST) – Live-streamed lectures and recorded content

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and surgical confidence with Singapore’s leading eye specialists.

Contact us at trainingedu@snec.com.sg if you have any other enquiries.

👉 Register now!

Onsite Pass Registration Link: https://form.gov.sg/686dd4416a414c38812f5946

Virtual Pass Registration Link: https://form.gov.sg/68807a425c8977daa5ac08b0

18/09/2025

In celebration of Pharmacy Week 2025 this September, SNEC Pharmacy is delighted to present: 'Befriend Your Pharmacist'.

We invite you to participate in this enriching week of educational activities and professional engagement designed to help you connect better with your pharmacists.

🎉𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 2025:Roadshow 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁s🎉
➢ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 Y𝗼𝘂𝗿 Dry Eyes:
•Tear film composition
•Causes of dry eyes
•Symptoms of dry eyes
•Lubricant ingredients and their function
•How warm compress and lid hygiene benefit dry eyes?

➢ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲s: Dive in to enjoy fun-filled activities.

➢ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝘆 Buddy: Need more information on your various medications? You can search it up via HealthBuddy/HealthHub.
Not sure how? Ask us!

Roadshow D𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📅 Date: 22-26th September 2025
📍Location: SNEC Level 1 atrium
🕰️Time: 09:00AM to 5:00PM

16/09/2025

Meet Ms Lyyn Chin, one of our dedicated SNEC volunteers and a warm, familiar face at our i-Concierge area.

She patiently guides patients and caregivers visiting SNEC to their clinics, assists with their registration, and helps them navigate the payment system — a true lifeline for visitors with low vision, dilated eyes, or simply needing a helping hand.

What inspires her most is seeing gratitude shine through when patients thank her sincerely.

Drawing on her past corporate experience in process improvement, Madam Lyyn also contributes ideas for a smoother patient journey, making her journey with SNEC so much more meaningful.

What keeps her going? The countless people she meets, whose stories and interactions enrich her life and lift her spirit💙

If you want to make a difference too, join us as an Eye-Buddy volunteer. Write to us at volunteer@snec.com.sg!



https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wv59gG0ZYE4

15/09/2025

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Free Webinar: Common Childhood Eye Conditions - What Parents Need to Know

Childhood is a crucial time for developing healthy eyes and good vision as it can affect your child’s development and learning abilities. Eye conditions like myopia and watery eyes may not always be obvious, but early detection is key to protecting your child’s sight and overall development.

Join our experts, Dr Bryan Sim, Consultant, Myopia Service and Dr Grace Wu, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Department from SNEC as they share the latest evidence-based treatment and practices for childhood myopia and explain when leaky & teary eyes may signal a condition that requires attention.

📅 Saturday, 27 September 2025

🕤 9:30am to 10:30am

🔗 Register here: https://synapxe.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YhAkgEObS3yiKSF0rKO3jw #/registration

Free Webinar: Common Childhood Eye Conditions - What Parents Need to Know

Childhood is a crucial time for developing healthy eyes and good vision as it can affect your child’s development and learning abilities. Eye conditions like myopia and watery eyes may not always be obvious, but early detection is key to protecting your child’s sight and overall development.

Join our experts, Dr Bryan Sim, Consultant, Myopia Service and Dr Grace Wu, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Department from SNEC as they share the latest evidence-based treatment and practices for childhood myopia and explain when leaky & teary eyes may signal a condition that requires attention.

📅 Saturday, 27 September 2025

🕤 9:30am to 10:30am

🔗 Register here: https://synapxe.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YhAkgEObS3yiKSF0rKO3jw #/registration

12/09/2025

Register now for SNEC's Global Eye Health Webinar! The theme for this year is Glaucoma.

Join experts from Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia as they explore “Complex Anterior Segment Surgeries and Trauma”. Learn more about how management of these challenging glaucoma cases differs across the region.

There will be case presentations from Singapore National Eye Centre, Thammasat University Hospital (Thailand), and JEC Eye Hospitals & Clinics (Indonesia) and live panel discussions with top ophthalmologists. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives, foster regional collaboration, and enhance your approach to glaucoma management.

Date: 25 September 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT +8)
Register Now: https://for.sg/registration-snecgo-glaucoma-webinar or scan the QR code in the poster.

11/09/2025

Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone! 🎉 For 27 years, Marlina Tay 👩‍💼, our Assistant Director at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI), has been a cornerstone of our team.

Formerly trained in optometry, Marlina has been deeply involved in coordinating clinical trials, assisting investigators from the initial stages of study design to preparing necessary documentation and submissions to the Institutional Review Board.

Over the years, she has witnessed SERI's evolution from a small team with about 10 members to a globally recognized eye research institute with over 100 concurrent studies.

What's the secret to her enduring passion? A love for continuous learning! 📚Marlina firmly believes in the power of growing her knowledge and collaborating with her team. In her own words: “Over the years, I have learned invaluable lessons including resilience... the importance of collaboration where no man is an island, and the power of continuous learning where no one learns in isolation”.

Her steadfast determination is a source of inspiration for her team, encouraging them to stay focused and united 🎯
According to Marlina, teamwork has been a key ingredient in SERI's success.

Thank you, Marlina, for your unwavering dedication and for being an inspiration to us all! Your contributions have been invaluable.👏

09/09/2025

Free Webinar: Common Childhood Eye Conditions - What Parents Need to Know

Childhood is a crucial time for developing healthy eyes and good vision as it can affect your child’s development and learning abilities. Eye conditions like myopia and watery eyes may not always be obvious, but early detection is key to protecting your child’s sight and overall development.

Join our experts, Dr Bryan Sim, Consultant, Myopia Service and Dr Grace Wu, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Department from SNEC as they share the latest evidence-based treatment and practices for childhood myopia and explain when leaky & teary eyes may signal a condition that requires attention.

📅 Saturday, 27 September 2025

🕤 9:30am to 10:30am

🔗 Register here: https://synapxe.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YhAkgEObS3yiKSF0rKO3jw #/registration

08/09/2025

SNEC-SERI and City University of Hong Kong have signed an Memorandum of Understanding on 5 September 2025, marking a significant step forward in strengthening collaborations in research, education and knowledge exchange.

This partnership will open new avenues for joint research projects that advance innovative solutions in eye care. It will also encourage the exchange of academics, research and administrative personnel to foster shared expertise, and create opportunities for postgraduate student exchanges to nurture the next generation of clinician-scientists.

Together, we aim to drive impactful discoveries that will prevent blindness and improve sight.