Common Eye Problems by Age Group: Stats and Care Tips

With childhood myopia on the rise, this "myopic generation" will face more eye problems in their adult and twilight years

Sources: Ministry of Health, Health Promotion Board, National University of Singapore, and Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), a member of the SingHealth Group.

Ref: R14

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