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08/06/2026

A few days ago, I didn't even know what a "God Pack" was.
What started as a simple trip to Japan to buy a few Pokémon cards for my son, Arman, slowly turned into something much more meaningful.
We opened our first packs together. We celebrated every shiny card. We learned what sleeves, top loaders, ARs, SARs, and even God Packs were. Yesterday, we even went to a Pokémon card show together to learn more about the hobby and meet fellow collectors.
To many people, these are just pieces of cardboard.
But to me, every card in our collection tells a story.
The card we pulled when Arman jumped up in excitement. The pack we opened after a long day. The God Pack that we were lucky enough to find. The conversations we had while sorting cards together and learning about a hobby neither of us knew much about just a few days ago.
Somehow, out of all the cards we opened, we were fortunate enough to pull some of the cards that many collectors dream of finding, including the Pikachu Forest card and the Mega Dragonite from our God Pack.
Will these cards be worth more in the future? Maybe.
Will some of them get graded? Probably.
In fact, our plan might be to keep one or two of the most meaningful cards, and if we're fortunate enough to sell some of the others in the future, use the proceeds to buy a small gold bar.
Not because of the investment value.
But because that gold bar would represent a memory.
A reminder of the season when a father and son sat together opening Pokémon packs, learning about collecting, getting excited over every pull, and creating memories that money alone can never buy.
One day, Arman may outgrow Pokémon.
One day, these cards may no longer be our hobby.
But perhaps that little gold bar will still be there decades later, reminding us of the time when a simple pack of cards brought us closer together.
Because at the end of the day, the real treasure was never the Pikachu, the Dragonite, or even the God Pack.
The real treasure was the time spent together.
And that's something truly priceless.

05/06/2026

🇯🇵 BCLA 2026 – Day 2 in Tokyo
One thing that really stood out to me today was that some of the lectures were conducted entirely in Japanese. At first, I was worried that I might miss out on some of the content, but thankfully there were subtitles provided, which made it much easier to follow along.
What surprised me the most was how in-depth the presentations were. Once we understood the content, we realised that some of the topics were being discussed at a level that went far beyond what we are usually exposed to. It was a great reminder that there is always something new to learn, and sometimes seeing things from a different country's perspective can completely change the way we think about patient care and contact lens practice.
As eye care professionals, it's easy to think we've seen it all, but experiences like this remind us that learning never truly stops. Every lecture gave me new insights that I hope to bring back and share with my team and patients in Singapore.
A big thank you to Menicon for sponsoring this incredible learning opportunity and allowing me to be part of BCLA 2026. I'm grateful for the chance to learn from experts around the world and to represent Singapore alongside fellow practitioners.
More updates from Tokyo coming soon, so stay tuned! 🇸🇬🇯🇵
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03/06/2026

🇯🇵 Day 1 at BCLA Japan 🇯🇵
What an incredible start to the trip!
Today, I had the opportunity to attend BCLA Japan, proudly sponsored by Menicon. We visited the Menicon booth and explored some of their latest contact lens technologies, including several innovative lens designs and products that are currently not available in Singapore.
The day was also filled with insightful lectures covering topics such as contact lens discomfort, patient compliance, and various complications associated with contact lens wear. It was a valuable reminder that successful contact lens wear is not just about vision correction, but also about comfort, eye health, and proper lens care.
As an optometrist, it's always exciting to learn from industry experts and discover new developments that can potentially benefit our patients back home.
A big thank you to Menicon for this learning opportunity!
📍Japan 👓 Your Friendly Optometrist
Stay tuned as I'll be sharing more highlights from Day 2 very soon! 🎥✨
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28/05/2026

From checking contact lenses in Singapore… to learning directly from one of the biggest names in the contact lens industry in Japan 🇯🇵👁️

Grateful and honoured to be invited by Menicon to attend the BCLA and learn more about the future of contact lenses, eye care, and innovation in the industry.

As an optometrist, I believe learning never stops. Every trip, every seminar, and every discussion helps us bring back better knowledge and better care for our customers at House of Spectacles.

Excited to see what goes on behind the scenes, meet eye care professionals from around the world, and share the journey with all of you along the way ✈️

Japan, here we come 🇯🇵✨

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25/05/2026

Comment yes if u can do it.

16/05/2026

Today while going down the escalator at Punggol MRT, the ride took barely about a minute. But within that one minute, I witnessed security personnel stopping and checking the bags of two individuals. Coincidentally, both appeared to be of Indian origin.
It made me pause and wonder… was it truly random, or do unconscious biases sometimes play a role in these situations without us even realizing it?
I actually went up to ask the officer politely, and she mentioned that the checks were random. Maybe it really was just coincidence. But seeing it happen back-to-back within such a short span naturally makes people think.
Singapore prides itself on being multicultural and fair, which is why moments like this stand out and spark questions. Curious to hear what others think — have you ever noticed similar situations, or am I simply overthinking a random moment?

12/05/2026

One thing I’ve learnt from this recent Monaco trip… sometimes the biggest people in the industry are also the humblest 🙌

Had the opportunity to meet the owners behind R Kumar Optical from India during the event — genuinely humble, warm and down-to-earth people.

Little did I know… they were also behind one of the biggest Met Gala eyewear moments featuring Karan Johar 👓✨

It’s honestly inspiring to meet people operating at such a high level globally, yet carrying themselves with so much humility and passion for the optical industry.

Moments like this remind me how small the world can be when you’re passionate about the same craft.

From Singapore to Monaco… and now crossing paths with industry players making waves internationally 🌍

Grateful for the conversations, the inspiration, and the opportunity to rub shoulders with people shaping the future of eyewear and optical fashion.

The optical industry is bigger than many people think 👀

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12/05/2026

SHAIKH BECAME UPSET??
Sometimes, as optometrists… there are cases that really stay in our minds long after the customer leaves.
Recently, Shaikh and Salman were discussing a case that genuinely worried them.
An 8-year-old child came in with a prescription already close to 900 degrees. 😢
The difficult part?
The child previously wasn’t on any myopia control management.
And honestly… Shaikh got a little emotional discussing it because when a child was only 200 or 300 degrees years ago, that was already the stage where proper myopia control options should have been discussed — whether it’s myopia control lenses, lifestyle advice, or even atropine eye drops if needed.
Because when we look ahead… if the progression continues aggressively, a child who is already 900 at 8 years old could potentially reach 1200–1300 degrees by their late teenage years.
We understand parents worry about costs too.
“Myopia control lenses expensive ah?”
But when we actually broke it down…
Over 8 years, changing lenses every 2 years, the additional cost difference may only be around a few thousand dollars total.
But what’s the cost of allowing the degree to continue climbing uncontrollably?
High myopia isn’t just about thicker glasses.
It increases future risks to eye health too.
As optometrists, this is why we get concerned.
Not because we want to sell expensive lenses.
But because we wish more children could start controlling their myopia earlier — when it still makes the biggest difference.
If your child’s degree keeps increasing every year…
If you’re unsure whether their prescription progression is considered “normal”…
If nobody has ever explained to you what their projected degree may become…
Please come by House of Spectacles. 👓
Let our optometrists sit down and share with you honestly what options are available for your child’s eye care journey ❤️

07/05/2026

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02/04/2026

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