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Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision

Dr Choong Yee Fong, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, International Specialist Eye Centre

07-Oct-19 16:00

Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision

Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision problem can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. We’re speaking to Dr Choong Yee Fong, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the International Specialist Eye Centre to learn how we can improve eye care among children.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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