Singapore National Eye Centre

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Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026

Timeline

  1. Glaucoma Correlation Confirmed

    New clinical data links the surge in young glaucoma patients directly to untreated high myopia in the population.

  2. Prevention Campaigns

    Public health initiatives launch focusing on outdoor time and 'Screen-Free' zones for children.

  3. Myopia Capital Status

    Singapore National Eye Centre identifies Singapore as having the world's highest myopia rates.

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Singapore Faces Surge in Early-Onset Glaucoma Linked to Myopia Epidemic

Clinicians in Singapore are reporting a significant rise in glaucoma among adults in their 30s and 40s, a condition traditionally associated with the elderly. This shift is primarily attributed to the city-state's high prevalence of untreated or severe myopia, which structurally predisposes the optic nerve to damage.

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