This statement provides an overview of the visual requirements needed to meet driving standards in Singapore.
It also contains recommendations on the medical and legal responsibilities of ophthalmologists, in the assessment of fitness to drive concerning visually impaired patients.
Date: 21 Feb - 23 Feb 2019
Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: The Academia, SGH
Theme: Current Perspectives in the Management Thyroid Eye Disease: East Meets West
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A forward calendar of the annual national ophthalmology meetings amongst the local healthcare clusters (Endorsed by the College of Ophthalmologists & Singapore Society of Ophthalmology).
A national initiative that looked into current and future challenges of our model(s) of eye care and proposed improvements as well as initiatives to meet the future needs of the Singapore population.
As part of the College of Ophthalmologists’ (COPH) continuing efforts to support ophthalmology related events, organised by local healthcare institutions, COPH is pleased to announce the launch of the College of Ophthalmologists Conference & Meeting Grant.
Jointly organized with Glaukos, the 2nd COPH National CME, titled “Updates on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): Our Local Experience” was held on 7 July 2018, 2pm at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.
The 9th COPH AGM was held on 28 April 2018 at Tamarind Hill Singapore. Attended by 33 COPH Fellows, the pleasant afternoon meeting saw COPH fellows mingling and catching up with one another.
The inaugural COPH National CME, titled “The Future of Corneal Transplantation” took place on 4 April 2018, 5.30pm at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC).
The College of Ophthalmologists has been conducting its annual lectureship since 2009 and this year, we are honoured to have Prof Robert Ritch from New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai to deliver his lecture on : THE COMING OF AGE OF EXFOLIATION SYNDROME.
The College of Ophthalmologists together with Singapore Society of Ophthalmology held their inaugural national roadmap meeting on 6 January 2017, Friday at Portico Prime.
6TH COLLEGE OF OPHTHALMOLOGISTS LECTURESHIP
The 6th College of Ophthalmologists Lectureship was awarded to Professor Samuel Masket. The Lecture entitled "Understanding the Dysphotopsia" was delivered on the 23 May 2015 as part of the Singapore National Eye Centre’s (SNEC) 25th Anniversary International Meeting.
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