March 9, 2026
SINGAPORE – More people in Singapore are developing eye conditions such as glaucoma at a younger age, in their 40s and 50s.
This is likely due to untreated myopia in these earlier generations of Singaporeans , who did not have many treatment options in their growing-up years.
Studies have shown that untreated myopia leads to elongation of the eyeballs, and such structural changes may lead to the weakening of the eye and optic nerves, leading to a higher risk of subsequent eye conditions.
They include glaucoma, where the eye pressure rises because of a build-up of fluid inside the eye. This may damage the optic nerves and lead to blindness.
The newly established Myopia Society of Singapore has urged parents to be aware of myopia developing in their children, and to take early action to prevent or delay its…