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Health Matters - S1E46: Could your child be performing poorly in school due to their myopia?

Health Matters - S1E46: Could your child be performing poorly in school due to their myopia?

08 May 2023 09:00AM

19 mins

Did you know uncorrected myopia reduces students’ focus, perseverance, and participation in the classroom, which in turn affects their academic performance? With alarming rates of myopia in Singapore, how can you make sure you are picking it up and managing it early for your child?

Guest: Dr Cheryl Ngo, Consultant Ophthalmologist & Medical Director at Adult & Child Eye (ACE Clinic)

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