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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.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

SAVH joins in the World Glaucoma Day Event [Click Here]



SAVH joins in the World Glaucoma Day Event



In conjunction with World Glaucoma Day 2008
8 March 2008 (Saturday)

In Singapore, Glaucoma is one of the top 3 causes of blindness in adults over 40 years of age.
The key to prevention of blindness is Early Detection.

Eye screening, Talks will be conducted at Tan Tock Seng Hospital by our Eye Specialists. In addition, come join us to experience what is it like to be visually handicapped at our “Dine in the Dark” segment!
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WGD Newsletter - 6th Feb 2008 ...[click here]


Local Events Highlight

In Singapore, the GPAS (Glaucoma Patient Association of Singapore)and the Singapore WGD Committee are organizing an impressive number of activities: Screening events at four different Hospitals, some for the entire week; a high-visibility event at the Health Promotion Board; fliers, posters, banners to be distributed nation-wide in Singapore. Find out more from the Guide to WGD Events in Singapore on the GPAS website
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Sunday, February 24, 2008

First World Glaucoma Day Observance Ceremony on 6th March 2008

Members who are interested to attend please R.S.V.P by fax or email by 29 February 2008
Fax: 6227-7290 or Email: ravi.chandran@snec.com.sg

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Sunday, February 17, 2008

World Glaucoma Day - Participating Countries


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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

TTSH Public Forum on 8 March 2008

TTSH Public Forum on 8 March 2008

Time Activity

8.30 am Start of Screening

9.30 am – 10.15am Public Talk 1 (details to refer to point 3)
- Patient Experience Sharing (10mins)
- 2 topics to be delivered by 2 doctors (10mins each)
- Q & A (15 mins)

10.30am Opening Ceremony - Opening Address by CEO / CMB (5mins)
- Patient Experience Sharing (10mins)

11.30am – 12.15pm Public Talk 2
- Patient Experience Sharing (10mins)
- 2 topics to be delivered by 2 doctors (10mins each)
- Q & A (15 mins)

12.30pm End of whole event
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Saturday, February 2, 2008

World Glaucoma Day Public Forum - 8 March 2008

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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
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