Peer to Peer Sharing : In the sea of knowledge, we seek to establish a connection between those seeking for information and those who have the answers sought. Together we may come to a better understanding of the "newly discovered" knowledge that makes the difference.

Friday, April 20, 2007

6th National Congress of Optometry & Opticianry... 21-23 June 2007 @ Alexandra Hospital


Microglia important in glaucoma

From Glaucoma Research Foundation
Microglia important in glaucoma
The fate of ganglion cells is also controlled by other cells within the retina. The nervous system, including the retina, is thought to be the only place in the body that is not subject to surveillance by the immune system. To search for and deal with signs of trouble, the nervous system uses special cells named microglia. Recent evidence suggests that, while microglia are usually beneficial, in diseases of the nervous system they often end up doing more harm than good. The molecular profile of glaucoma that the CFC published in 2006 had strongly hinted that microglia might be important players in glaucoma. This year the CFC obtained strong evidence that microglia are involved both early in the disease, perhaps contributing to the slow progressive atrophy of retinal ganglion cells, as well as late in the disease, perhaps mediating the spread of the disease from focal to widespread. Needless to say, we viewed microglia as an important therapeutic target.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

MACULAR DEGENERATION SOCIETY - SINGAPORE


OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Building support to maintain independent living for those with central vision impairment.



The former AMD Support Group is now formally registered as the

MACULAR DEGENERATION SOCIETY

SINGAPORE

ROS Registration: 2049/2007

  • President .... Er Sam Fong, Civil Engineer
  • Secretary .... Dr Sharon Siddique, Sociologist
  • Treasurer .... Mr Peh Shing Huei, Correspondent

The Society’s Objectives are:

  1. To help patients diagnosed with Macular Degeneration (MD) and caregivers to form support groups and to discuss effective ways of coping with and managing this disease


  2. The Society will focus on understanding the disease, adjustment needs and stress management issues related to MD


  3. The Society recognises that peer support from people in similar situations is crucial to everyone coping with MD


  4. The Society creates a platform for patients for collective dialogue with Health Care, Low Vision and Government Agencies for effective rehabilitation and independent living.


Website: http://www.amd-singapore.org



emails : admin@amd-singapore.org or amdsg.sg@gmail.com








Tuesday, April 17, 2007

New Technology at National University Hospital detects glaucoma, 3 to 6 years, ahead of its actual manifestation






Channel 8 10 O'clock News :Dr Jovina See, Head of Glaucoma Service at NUH, was interviewed in Chinese and discussed the new HRT Equipment and new state-of-the-art technology which are able to detect the initial on-set of glaucoma as early as 3 to 6 years ahead of its manifestation.

Glaucoma Society New Website Location





Please note that the

Glaucoma Society (Singapore) Website

is now located at :

Saturday, April 14, 2007

GLAUCOMA PUBLIC FORUMS - MONTH OF APRIL 2007

GLAUCOMA FORUM @ ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
Date: 21 April 2007
Time: 10.00 to 12.00noon
Venue : Alexandra Hospital Auditorium
For registration and enquiries, please contact
Ms Alice How at 63793741 or email : Alice_How@alexhosp.com.sg

Glaucoma Public Forum @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Date: 28 April 2007
Time: 1.30 to 3.30pm
Venue: TTSH Theatrette, Level 1
Registration Fee: $5
For registration or enquiries, please contact
Ms Lim Sing Yong / Mr Eugene Kwek at 6357-2678 / 7736
or email: Sing_Yong_Lim@ttsh.com.sg

Index


OUR OBJECTIVES

  • 1. We aim to discuss and formulate effective ways of coping with and managing this disease.
  • 2. The group will focus on understanding the disease, adjustment needs and stress management issues.
  • 3. We belief that a sound knowledge of glaucoma and its treatment is important to our personal well being.
  • 4. We recognise that peer support from people in similar situations is crucial to everyone coping with GLAUCOMA.

A Forum for Glaucoma Patients by Glaucoma Patients ... and those who CARE

A Forum for Glaucoma Patients by Glaucoma Patients ... and those who CARE
Alpha-CARE is Glaucoma CARE

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