Ophthalmology

• Cataracts
• Retinal detachment
• Macular degeneration
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Strabismus and amblyopia
• Retinal vascular occlusion (eye stroke)
• Iritis
• Conjunctivitis
• Floaters
• Pediatric eye diseases
• Comprehensive eye exams for seniors
• Refractive errors
• Dry eye syndrome
• Tear duct obstruction
• Eye ulcers
• Pterygium
• Eyelid entropion/ectropion
• Ptosis
• Ingrown eyelashes
• Corneal ulcers
• Traumatic eye injuries
• Eye diseases caused by systemic conditions

• Professional Eye Care Services
• Comprehensive eye examinations conducted by qualified optometrists
• Measurement and assessment for artificial lenses
• Eye examination services for the elderly
• Eye tests for preschool children aged four to six
• Public-private collaboration programmes for glaucoma and cataracts  - Cataract Surgeries Programme (CSP)
• Glasses fitting
• Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme

Optometrists in Union Hospital mainly provide comprehensive optometric service to patients of all ages and symptoms including prescription of spectacles or visual aids and education on eye care.

The scope of service includes:

• Refractive examination (long-sightedness, short-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia)
• Preliminary eye tests such as Visual Acuity Test, Colour Vision Test and Intraocular Pressure Test
• Visual field examination
• Optical coherence tomography
• Intra-ocular lens power measurement etc