Download I am tired of reading glasses!

NO GLASSES. NO CONTACTS. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS.
I am tired of reading glasses!
Dr Cheryl Lee
Medical Director and Ophthalmic Surgeon
Pacific Eye Centre
Cataract, Retinal and Implantable Contact Lens Specialist
MBBS (Singapore), FRCOphth (UK)
Dr Cheryl Lee brings back with her more than 10 years of international experience in the
field of ophthalmology. She received a wide range of specialist training in England at
Cheltenham, Cambridge and Bristol, in America at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami,
and in France at the Pitie-Salpetriere hospital in Paris.
The three main areas of work for Dr Lee are the Implantable contact lens (ICL™), a reversible
vision correction hence superior to LASIK, multifocal intraocular lenses that are customised
for you to get rid of your reading glasses depending on your needs and management of
dry eyes which requires an individualized understanding of a patient's systemic and eye
health.
As a retinal surgeon, Dr Lee is also fully experienced in the management of diabetic
retinopathy, macular degeneration and ocular inflammatory disease like uveitis. She is
also on the expert panel for the Implantable Contact Lens™, the only Asian lady doctor
on the panel who trains the surgeons internationally.
Dr Lee’s academic accolades include the Gold Medal and Book Prize in Ophthalmology
from the National University of Singapore, the Marie Comer Anglian Prize in Ophthalmology
from the University of Cambridge and she achieved distinction in the Alcon Glaucoma
UK Competition in 2005.
‘I have a paradigm shift looking at eye care. My responsibility is to help you see better but
what I do will also help you look younger. For example, by helping you get rid of your
reading glasses, you see better and on top of that you look younger because reading
glasses tend to make you look older. So I make life more practical for you but the added
bonus is you also look better. Another example, with age, you develop drooping of
upper eyelids which make you look older and it blocks your vision. When I lift the droopy
lids for you, you will see better and on top of that, you look younger.’
Are you having trouble reading your SMS?
Reading vision problem suggests a start
of ageing and hardening of your natural
lens which is the beginning of a cataract.
You are not alone, it is just a matter of time
before we all develop a cataract.
About 20,000 cataract operations are
performed in Singapore every year. It is
the commonest surgery performed in the
world. The good news is that once a
cataract is removed it does not grow back
again and you may never have to wear
glasses for seeing far or reading your SMS
ever again.
Which is the best lens for you?
Cataract surgery involves removing a
person’s clouded natural lens and replacing
it with an Intraocular Lens (IOL). The IOL
may be a conventional one, which allows
you to focus clearly at one distance only,
or a premium IOL which is good for
distance AND near vision.
Premium IOL will provide you with a full
range of vision, thus minimizing your
dependence on glasses.
In the past, the only IOLs available were
monofocal lenses. A monofocal IOL
provides excellent vision but only at one
set distance. This means you would still
need to wear glasses for reading.
Today, I am able to offer you the choice of
a multifocal IOL.
Multifocal IOLs correct both your distance
vision and your presbyopia or near vision
after cataract surgery. For the vast majority
of patients, having a multifocal IOL means
that you will be able to see at distance and
up close without being dependent on
glasses. So, patients choosing to have a
multifocal IOL will likely find that they can
drive, watch television as well as read
without the need for glasses. Over 95 % of
our patients choose the multifocal IOL so
we have a lot of experience with the
different brands of IOLs.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MULTIFOCAL IOLs
Are there different types of multifocal IOLs?
Yes. Multifocal IOLs come in varied shapes and their optical qualities are different. To help
us come to a decision on which IOL is best suited for you, a questionnaire about your
visual requirements and a detailed chat about your needs with Dr Lee in the clinic are
essential so that the IOL is personalised to your work and hobbies.
My friends need stronger reading glasses as they get older. If I get the multifocal
IOLs implanted now, does that mean that I have to wear glasses later on?
No. The reason for the change in the glasses prescription is mainly because of worsening
of the cataract. Once the cataract is removed, it will not recur hence your prescription
remains stable.
Can everyone have multifocal IOLs?
No. The eye must be healthy and you will need to go through a series of assessments to
ensure that.
I have had LASIK. Can I still have the multifocal IOLs?
Not all eyes that have undergone LASIK will be suitable for multifocal IOLs. LASIK
changes the shape and thickness of the cornea and it also causes dry eyes. LASIK has
permanently reformed your cornea so post-LASIK eye needs to be evaluated carefully.
We have had good results and are in a position to help you decide if you would do well.
For this reason, we are cautious for patients who want to have LASIK as it does have
impact on your future options once presbyopia sets in. We would advise the Implantable
Contact Lens (ICL™) as it is a reversible option for those who are thinking of having LASIK
done. (Please look up our Implantable Contact lens™ brochure for more information)
Do I need to adjust the position of my eye to see far and near just like
when I am wearing my progressive glasses?
No. With the IOL, your brain will learn to adjust the focus by a reflex change in the size of
the pupil.
Will I need glasses after the multifocal IOL implant?
You will experience greater overall freedom allowing you to participate in most daily
activities without dependence glasses.
How long can the IOL stay in the eye?
The IOL is intended to remain in place indefinitely without any maintenance. You can
indulge in activities like diving, facials, high impact sports and taking airplanes with
peace of mind.
What is the downtime of the surgery?
The surgery takes about 10 minutes and we expect you to see well enough to watch TV
and read on your iPad on the same day.
WHY CHOOSE PACIFIC EYE CENTRE
Pacific Eye Centre has the up-to-date equipment to ensure
1. Accuracy of your IOL power
We are equipped with Zeiss IOL Master for optical biometry and Cassini corneal topographer
for measurement of the length and curvature of the eye to decide on the IOL power
that is most suited to your visual requirements.
2. Suitability of your eye for the premium IOL
All patients undergo high-definition Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for early
detection of retinal and glaucoma changes and specular microscopy for healthy
corneal endothelial cell count.
We have a dedicated financial counseling team with regards to your medisave and insurance claims
and interest-free credit card instalment system.
"We help you See better and Look better"
Leon Khoo
Having new and younger eyes does great wonders
especially when you love Go Karting!!! I am able to
see and concentrate better when I’m on the circuit.
Thanks, Cheryl for such a great job done and i feel
younger and also look younger!!!
Johnny Ng
I used to have to grapple with my glasses the moment I woke up, could not
really go shopping and tried on a new pair of shades in front of the mirror
and be sure of whether it suited me. I always had to tolerate with my glasses
slipping down my oily face during outdoor activities.
All that are things in the past now. The evening sky of St Kilda’s in
Melbourne looks much prettier without my glasses. Thanks to Dr Cheryl
Lee and her team. Rosemary James
Growing up, I prided myself as I was the only one among us 5 siblings who
did not require spectacles.
However, when the unmentionable age number loomed before me, I realised
that with each passing year, the distance I had to hold my mobile phone or any
reading materials went further and further till my arms could stretch no more.
My use of reading glasses was confined only to the home as using it in public
puts the 'old age' into reality. Neither did I like the idea of Lasik surgery.
So when I chanced upon this multifocal lens implant I realised it was
exactly what I needed.
Consultations with Dr Cheryl Lee made me very comfortable and confident
in placing my full trust in her to correct my vision.
The procedure was done very quickly with almost no down time. No more squinting or adjusting of reading materials to enable me to read.
The full effect of my pair of wonderful
implantable multi focal lens dawned on me
when I received the latest copy of the Ikea
catalogue. I could read the descriptions
right down to the minute print of price of
each item; something I was totally unable to
do in previous years without the aid of reading glasses.
I am glad I made the decision and took this step. Now make yours!
Lucille Lim
My husband and I are both sports people and we are always relying on
contact lenses when we run or when are golfing. We have been to talks on
LASIK before but were sceptical about going through the process. When we
saw the advertisement on implant of lens, we thought it would be good for
us to know more and after that session, we both decided to go through IOL.
I personally do not regret doing this. I had good support from my husband
and the doctor and nurses at Pacific Eye. They were very professional and
have always extended their help to both of us. I am very happy with the
whole experience and would recommend this to people who are both long
and short sighted and experience cataract problem. I can now read clearly,
do my work on the computer and do not have the hassle of wearing
spectacles. I can enjoy my sports without worrying about tripping as I can
see clearly and not feeling clumsy.
This was the right move for me and I can enjoy runs, sports and even vacation.
The hassle that I have to handle for the past years.
Thank you Dr Cheryl Lee and the team of wonderful people.
David &
Jay Chong
Dear Dr Cheryl,
Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you!
We thank God for leading us to you to give us renewed eye sight through
your excellent skills and professionalism. We also wish to thank your
wonderful team of staff who have made us feel so assured and rested from
our first visit till after the surgery.
For me (Jay), when I opened my eyes after surgery (I did not even know
that the surgery was over when the nurse woke me up), I did not feel any
pain or discomfort. In fact, I was so amazed by the burst of vibrant colours
around me…
A day after the surgery, I can work on the computer and read without
glasses! Wow! Such liberty! As the days past, my eye sight to see both near
and far improves day by day. For me, this is truly the best birthday present! My new eyes!
We are already sharing this great news to our colleagues, friends and even
sales assistants.
My advice to everyone is – Go for it! Live the abundant life!
PACIFIC EYE CENTRE
Located in Paragon, in the heart of Singapore’s main shopping belt, our
centre offers comprehensive eye care services.
Treatments are conveniently and efficiently carried out at our own day
surgery centre that caters for efficient cataract and eyelid operations, as
well as emergency operations for retinal detachments and eye injuries.
SPECIALTIES
• Vision correction for short- and long-sighted
• Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL™)
• Droopy eyelids surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Diabetic eye screening
• Retinal detachment
• Retinal diseases
• Myopia Control for children
OTHER SERVICES
• Age-related macular degeneration
• Glaucoma
• Children eye diseases
• Eye trauma
• Uveitis
For more details and appointments, please contact us at:
Pacific Eye Centre
Cataract, Retinal and Implantable Contact Lens Care
290 Orchard Road #20-03 Paragon
Singapore 238859
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