Elvin Ng's Retinal Detachment: What High Myopes in Singapore Should Know
Medically reviewed by Dr Paul Zhao, MMed (Ophth), FRCS (Ed), FAMS — Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Eagle Eye Centre, Singapore In February 2026, Mediacorp actor Elvin Ng shared on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with a retinal detachment after noticing "a dark circular shadow at the bottom corner of my right eye." He was seen and treated urgently. CNA Lifestyle later spoke to me about the case for a feature on retinal detachment and myopia —
Aug 16
Risks and Complications of Vitrectomy Surgery: What Patients in Singapore Should Know
Reviewed by Dr Paul Zhao, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Eagle Eye Centre, Singapore. M.Med (Ophthalmology), FRCS (Ed), FAMS. Vitreoretinal fellowship, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. INFO: This article explains potential risks and complications of vitrectomy in plain language. It is not a substitute for a personalised medical consultation. Vitrectomy is a common retinal operation used to treat problems such as retinal detachment, macular hole, e
Jul 29
10 Things to Consider Before Deciding on Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) Surgery: Understanding the Procedure and Its Implications Epiretinal membrane (ERM), also known as macular pucker, is a condition where a thin layer of fibrous tissue forms on the macular surface, often causing blurred or distorted central vision. The following information is for educational purposes only and is based on published medical literature. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Understanding Epiretinal Membranes What is an
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