Family Eyecare Optometry Centre

30/04/2026

An 86-year-old Indian lady presented with a complaint of gradual, painless blurring of vision in her left eye (LE/OS) over several months. The visual decline had progressively worsened and was affecting her ability to perform daily activities such as reading and recognizing faces. There were no associated symptoms such as pain, redness, flashes, or floaters.

Refraction was done at our centre today, but reported no improvement with updated refreaction. Her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in the left eye was 6/60-1, with no improvement on pinhole, suggesting a non-refractive cause of vision loss. The right eye (OD) had relatively better and stable vision.

Finally, we referred to ophthalmologist for confirmation of any suspected macular degeneration or atrophy in the left eye, and to rule out any coexisting neovascular component or other treatable macular pathology.

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30/04/2026

📢 Notice to Our Valued Patients

Family Eyecare Optometry Centre will be closed on 1 May 2026 in conjunction with Labour Day.
We will resume normal operating hours on the following day.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labour Day!

📢 温馨通知

家庭眼科视光学中心 将于 2026年5月1日（劳动节） 休息一天。
我们将在翌日恢复正常营业时间。
祝大家劳动节快乐，平安愉快！

*Please contact us at 06-7613336 for an appointment.

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02/04/2026

👁️‍🗨️ Did you know? Some children’s vision can worsen faster than others.

Myopia (short-sightedness) doesn’t progress the same for everyone. Research shows it tends to worsen more quickly in younger children, especially those under 7 years old.

⚠️ Key risk factors for fast-progressing myopia:
• Having one myopic parent → risk triples
• Having both parents myopic → risk increases up to 7×
• Less time outdoors
• Excessive near work or screen time (especially >45 minutes continuously)
• Very close viewing distance (

19/03/2026

Dear valued customers,

In conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri , Family Eyecare Optometry Centre will be closed from 20 March 2026 (Friday) to 22 March 2026 (Sunday).

We will resume business as usual on 23 March 2026 (Monday).

Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to our lucky customer! 🎉
You are the NEXT proud winner of a 999 gold coin from ZEISS as part of the 180 Days of Golden Vision campaign.
Thank you for trusting Family Eyecare Optometry Centre with your eye care. Enjoy this golden surprise! ✨

Your Vision Our Passion!

26/02/2026

🌏 What Do Eye Care Practitioners in Asia Believe Works Best for Myopia Control?
In Asia, practitioners are proactive and evidence-driven when it comes to slowing myopia progression 👓

📊 According to recent data, the most highly rated options in Asia are:
🔹 Combination therapy – 66.4% perceived efficacy
🔹 Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) – 60.4%
🔹 Pharmaceutical treatment (e.g., low-dose atropine) – 51.7%
🔹 Myopia control soft contact lenses & spectacles – ~43%

Meanwhile, traditional options like:
❌ Single vision glasses (19.8%)
❌ Undercorrection (11.2%)
are viewed as far LESS EFFECTIVE for controlling progression.

With Asia facing one of the highest rates of childhood myopia globally, OPTOMETRISTS are leaning strongly towards active, evidence-based interventions, not just correcting vision, but slowing progression.

在亚洲，眼科视光学师在近视控制方面更加积极且以循证医学为导向 👓

📊 最新数据显示，在亚洲地区，最被认可的近视控制方式包括：
🔹 联合治疗（Combination therapy） – 66.4% 认为有效
🔹 角膜塑形术（Ortho-K） – 60.4%
🔹 药物治疗（如低浓度阿托品） – 51.7%
🔹 近视控制软性隐形眼镜及近视控制镜片 – 约 43%

相比之下，传统方式则被认为效果有限：
❌ 单光眼镜 – 19.8%
❌ 欠矫（Undercorrection） – 11.2%

面对亚洲地区极高的儿童近视患病率，专业视光学师更倾向于采取主动干预、科学验证有效的治疗方案，不仅仅是“看得清”，更重要的是有效延缓近视加深。

Do come and visit us at Family Eyecare Optometry Centre for a full OPTOMETRIC examination and consultation today.

Your Vision Our Passion !

Source: Martínez-Pérez C, Villa-Collar C, Santodomingo-Rubido J, et al. Strategies and attitudes on the management of myopia in clinical practice in Spain - 2022 update. J Optom 2024; 17: 100496.

14/02/2026

Dear valued customers,
In celebration of Chinese New Year 2026 (新年快乐) 🐎, Family Eyecare Optometry Centre will be closed from 16 February 2026 (Monday) to 21 February 2026 (Saturday).
We will resume business on 23 February 2026 (Monday).

Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you and your family a prosperous, healthy, and joyful Year of the Horse!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

尊敬的顾客，

值此2026年农历新年（新年快乐）之际，Family Eyecare Optometry Centre 将于 2026年2月16日（星期一）至2026年2月21日（星期六） 休息。
本中心将于 2026年2月23日（星期一） 恢复营业。

感谢您一直以来的支持与信任。谨祝您和家人马年兴旺发达，身体健康，万事如意！

Your Vision Our Passion !

09/02/2026

Minimum power to start myopia treatment (mean ± SD) in 2024

Asia: ~ –1.00 D
Australasia: ~ –0.67 D
Europe: ~ –1.00 D
North America: ~ –1.00 D
South America: ~ –1.10 D

Globally, clinicians typically begin myopia management once a child reaches around –1.00 D, with some regions starting earlier at ~ –0.75 D.

📌 Early action matters. Myopia management is about slowing progression, not just correcting vision.

开始近视控制的最低度数（根据图表）
2024 年各地区平均值：
亚洲： 约 –1.00 D
澳大拉西亚： 约 –0.67 D
欧洲： 约 –1.00 D
北美洲： 约 –1.00 D
南美洲： 约 –1.10 D

根据最新国际数据，儿童近视通常在约 –1.00 度左右开始进行近视控制，而部分地区已提前至 –0.75 度左右介入。

📌 近视控制不只是“戴眼镜”，而是为了减慢近视进展、保护孩子未来视力。

Your Vision Our Passion !

Source: Whayeb Y, Wolffsohn JS, Logan NS, et al. IMI-global trends in myopia management attitudes and strategies in clinical practice - A nine-year review. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2025; 102492.

09/02/2026

Myopia (short-sightedness) in children is increasing worldwide and eye care professionals are responding more actively than ever.
🥇 Most effective treatments (as perceived by practitioners)
Combination therapy and orthokeratology are rated the most effective, followed by approved myopia control spectacles and contact lenses.

• 👓 Single-vision glasses are still common but declining
Although still widely prescribed, the use of single-vision lenses has significantly reduced since 2015 as awareness of myopia control improves.

• 💊 Atropine use is evolving
Lower-dose atropine (0.01%–0.05%) is preferred and is now prescribed at younger ages compared to a decade ago.

• 🚫 Undercorrection is falling out of favour
Over 80% of practitioners no longer use under-correction, reflecting strong evidence that it is ineffective for myopia control.

儿童近视在全球持续上升，眼科与视光专业人员也正以前所未有的积极态度应对这一问题。

🥇 被认为最有效的近视控制方式
专业人员普遍认为，联合治疗 和 角膜塑形镜（OK 镜） 效果最佳，其次是 经认证的近视控制镜片与隐形眼镜。

• 👓 单光眼镜仍常用，但比例下降
虽然单光眼镜仍是最常见的配镜方式，但自 2015 年以来，其使用率已 显著下降，反映出近视控制意识的提升。

• 💊 阿托品使用趋势改变
低浓度阿托品（0.01%–0.05%）更受青睐，且专业人员愿意在 更早年龄 开始使用。

• 🚫 “欠矫正”逐渐被淘汰
超过 80% 的专业人员已不再使用欠矫正 作为近视控制方法，因研究证据显示其效果有限。

Visit us at Family Eyecare Optometry Centre today.

Source: Whayeb Y, Wolffsohn JS, Logan NS, et al. IMI-global trends in myopia management attitudes and strategies in clinical practice - A nine-year review. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2025; 102492.

13/01/2026

Dear valued customer,
Family Eyecare Optometry Centre will be closed on 14 January 2026 (Wednesday) in conjunction with Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday.
We will resume normal operations on the following day.
Thank you for your understanding.

敬爱的顾客，
家庭眼科视光学中心 将于 2026年1月14日（星期三） 因配合 森美兰州最高统治者诞辰 而 暂停营业一天。
我们将于隔日恢复正常营业。
感谢您的理解与支持。

Your Vision Our Passion !

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09/01/2026

Tips to take care of your eyes:
1. Viewing at distances of less than 20 cm for up to 2 hours daily should be avoided due to the associated increased risk of myopia.
2. Increased outdoor time during childhood has been associated with a reduced risk of myopia.
3. A minimum 10-minute break should be taken after every 40 minutes of near work.

眼健康保健建议：
1.鉴于近视风险的增加，应避免每日在小于 20 厘米的视距下进行近距离用眼活动长达 2 小时。
2.研究表明，儿童期增加户外活动时间与近视发生风险降低相关。
3.进行近距离用眼活动时，建议每 40 分钟至少休息 10 分钟,以缓解视疲劳并保护眼健康。

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Source: Ye C, Wang Y, Liu Y, et al. Comparison of myopia-related behaviors among Chinese school-aged children and associations with parental awareness of myopia control: a population-based, cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2025; 13: 1520977.