MDS scores at Eye and Vision Health Award

Our secretary, Peh Shing Huei, was awarded the Eye and Vision Health Award at AMD Awareness Week 2014 for his contribution to low vision awareness and support in Singapore. 

MDS was also given a token of appreciation for being a partner of AMD Awareness Week, a collaboration which we have maintained since our inception in 2007. 

Congratulation Peh Shing Huei and good job, MDS!

AMD Awareness Week 2014

The annual national AMD Awareness Week is back and MDS is proud to support the event again. Talks and support group sessions will be held at its launch, so head down to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital! 

Date: Oct 11, 2014 (Sat)

Time: 9am to 11am

Venue: Auditorium, Learning Centre, Tower B, Level 1, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, 90 Yishun Central, Singapore 768828

All are welcome. Admission is free!

Click here for more information.

Berry Bright on sale

Promotion for the Berry Bright vitamins

*Disclaimer: Please note that MDS does not endorse or vouch for the credibility or effectiveness of any vitamins or supplements. 

MDS is not in any way related to Red Sun, the makers of Berry Bright.

New MDS Exco 2014-2016

The Macular Degeneration Society held its annual general meeting last Saturday, August 23, and elected its new executive committee. 

The previous committee members were chosen for a new two-year term, from 2014 to 2016. They are Dr Sharon Siddique, Mr Peh Shing Huei, Ms Kym Ong, Ms Anny Leow, Ms Lee Soo Mien and Ms Lim Hsiu Mei. 

Dr Siddique will continue to lead MDS as president. Mr Peh will stay on as secretary and Ms Ong succeeds Ms Lee as the new treasurer. 

We look forward to your support in the coming years! 

Food for your eyes

It is not a cook book by a celebrity chef and the dishes featured are not exotic. But the recipes are practical, easy to cook and most importantly for members of the Macular Degeneration Society, good for our eyes. 

Ophthalmologist Ken Fong shared with MDS members on his award-winning book Food For Your Eyes this morning. The bilingual publication serves to educate readers on the prevention of AMD through a good diet and Dr Fong assured us that the recipes are easy to follow. 

The Malaysia-based doctor tested them at home with his nutritionist wife Goo Chui Hoong, who is a co-author of the book. Most of the dishes in the book can be whipped up in 30 minutes, he said. And for those who are afraid that they may be healthy but not tasty, he assured that the dishes have been approved by his children, who like all kids, are fussy eaters. 

This unique recipe-cum-self help book translates the recent scientific research of dietary methods to prevent AMD into simple recipes for the Asian diet. It has been awarded the Gourmand Award for Best Health Cookbook in the World 2012. Dr Fong shared with about 20 MDS members that the book is in its second print run. 

Asked for his favourite recipe from the book, he cited the tea-smoked salmon. It is an easy to make recipe with only two ingredients - salmon and tea leaves. First, line your wok with aluminium foil and pour your favourite tea leaves on it. Next, heat the wok till the tea leaves are smoking, put your raw salmon on a tray and lower into the wok. Last, cover the wok with a lid and smoke the salmon for 15 minutes. Get ready to tuck into soft and succulent salmon, that is tasty yet healthy. 

Get more details of this recipe and many more from Food For Your Eyes. It is available at All For Eyes shop at S$26.75. MDS members pay S$25. 

 

Depth Perception And Bright Lights

Most people associate loss of central vision and blurred vision as the main visual changes of macular degeneration. But really there are many different visual losses related to this retinal condition.

Two lesser-known symptoms are loss of depth perception and eye pain when exposed to bright lights.

Click here to read more.

AGM + MDS Talk: Food For Your Eyes

MDS is proud to host ophthalmologist Ken Fong for a talk on healthy diet to help your vision. Dr Fong and his nutritionist wife Goo Chui Hoong are authors of "Food For Your Eyes" cookbook, a bilingual publication to educate readers on prevention of AMD through diet.

This unique recipe-cum-self help book translates the recent scientific research of dietary methods to prevent AMD into simple recipes for the Asian diet. It contains detailed information on common eye conditions and various supplements for the eye. 

In his talk, Dr Fong will tell MDS members more about diet, eye health and his book. The book has been awarded the Gourmand Award for Best Health Cookbook in the World 2012 and will be available for sale at the talk. Click here to read more about Dr Fong and his book.

Date: August 23, 2014 (Sat) 

Time: 11am to 1pm

Venue: All For Eyes shop, #05-23, Tanglin Shopping Centre

MDS subscription fee of $20 for 2014-2015 will be collected at the door.

We will also be holding our annual general meeting after the talk. Look forward to seeing you! 

Call Anne at 6238-7387 or send an e-mail to alleyes@singnet.com.sg to register.