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Cataract Surgery - How to prevent?

There is no scientifically proven prevention. However, you can delay early onset cataracts with the following:

  • Protecting your eyes from ultra-violet (UV) light by wearing sunglasses
  • Eating a balanced diet
  • Treating diseases such as diabetes
  • Refraining from smoking

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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Sharifah Zainah Alsagoff Dr

Dr Sharifah Zainah Alsagoff

Senior Consultant

MBBS, M Med(Ophth), FRCS(Ed)

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Jocelyn Chua Dr

Dr Jocelyn Chua

Senior Consultant

M Med(Ophth), FRCS(Ed), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Glaucoma

Andrew Tsai Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof Andrew Tsai

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, M Med(Ophth), FRCOphth, FAMS, MCI

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Surgical Retina

Wang  Jenn Chyuan Dr

Dr Wang Jenn Chyuan

Senior Consultant

​MB BCh BAO, M Med(Ophth), MRCSEd, FRCSOphth, FAMS

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Melissa Wong Dr

Dr Melissa Wong

Head & Senior Consultant

MBBS, M Med(Ophth), MRCSEd, FRCS(Ed), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology

 Loo Yunhua Dr

Dr Loo Yunhua

Consultant

MB BChir (Cantab), M Med(Ophth), FRCOphth(UK)

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Ocular Inflammation & Immunology

Foo Reuben Dr

Dr Foo Reuben

Consultant

​MBBS, M Med(Ophth), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Glaucoma

Olivia Huang Shimin Dr

Dr Olivia Huang Shimin

Consultant

​M Med(Ophth), FRCOphth, FAMS

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma

Kiew Sieh Yean Dr

Dr Kiew Sieh Yean

Consultant

MBChB, M Med(Ophth), FRCOphth, FAMS

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma

Fiona Lim Dr

Dr Fiona Lim

Consultant

​MBBS, M Med(Ophth), FRCOphth, FAMS

Clinical Interests: Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department, Glaucoma

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