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Cze H. Low

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Cze Low is an ophthalmologist practicing in Singapore, . Dr. Low specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Low can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Low can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Cze H. Low
  • National University of Singapore
  • Accepting new patients

How long is the recovery from laser eye surgery?

Laser visual correction will give you good vision the next day, if you are below 40 years. You will need reading glasses after aged 40 years.

What can be done for cataracts?

Early cataracts can be treated with eye drops. Later cataracts should be operated on.

What is causing eye watering in my son?

He needs an eye check by an ophthalmologist. Local eye disorders are blocked tear ducts or infections are causes.

Does a stye in a child need an antibiotic?

See an eye doctor. It can be serious if it spreads deeper. Antibiotics and incision are possible treatments.

Does brain surgery correct eye problems?

It may or may not depending on the pathology. See your experts for checks

Can an overactive thyroid affect my eyesight?

Yes, bulging eyes can lead to serious issues. See your doctor.

How often should I replace my contact lenses?

Daily wear types should be used once per use. Longer-use types should be cleaned daily and replaced yearly.

What causes Behcet's disease in a person and how can it be treated?

Bechet's disease is an autoimmune disorder and the cause is unknown. The disease is treated with immune suppression with drugs that will have side effects, which can be serious. READ MORE
Bechet's disease is an autoimmune disorder and the cause is unknown. The disease is treated with immune suppression with drugs that will have side effects, which can be serious. See your doctor for advice.

How is strabismus treated?

Strabismus needs to be correctly diagnosed and excluded from pseudo strabismus. Intracellular lesions need to be excluded first. Correction of refractive errors, prismatic glasses READ MORE
Strabismus needs to be correctly diagnosed and excluded from pseudo strabismus. Intracellular lesions need to be excluded first. Correction of refractive errors, prismatic glasses and surgical correction are treatment options. Your doctor will guide you.

When is a vitrectomy used?

Vittectomy is the removal of vitreous gel from the back of the eye. It's done if the gel is obstructing vision, harmful to the retina exerting pull and tearing the retina or its READ MORE
Vittectomy is the removal of vitreous gel from the back of the eye. It's done if the gel is obstructing vision, harmful to the retina exerting pull and tearing the retina or its formed a epiretinal membrane and causing wrinkling of the retina. Ask your surgeon for details of the options.

When are you at risk of diabetic retinopathy?

Risk of diabetic retinopathy starts from 5 years of untreated and uncontrolled diabetes and after 25 years of controlled diabetes. Result is blindness. It is important to prevent READ MORE
Risk of diabetic retinopathy starts from 5 years of untreated and uncontrolled diabetes and after 25 years of controlled diabetes. Result is blindness. It is important to prevent it by strict diet and medication.

Bilateral cataract surgery

Your need a very competent team to do bilateral surgery. So for most it's best to do one at a time so that if your eye gets infected or there are surgical complications you will READ MORE
Your need a very competent team to do bilateral surgery. So for most it's best to do one at a time so that if your eye gets infected or there are surgical complications you will not be blinded on both eyes.

Why does my vision get shaky after looking at a computer screen?

Your eye muscles have fatigued after being used for a period of time without rest. Even a weight lifter has to drop his weights after a few minutes of lift

Why are my eyes so sensitive to bright light?

You may be having cataracts or opacities in your field of vision. See your doctor.

My sister's baby has been diagnosed with infant cataract. Is this curable?

Yes and please see a pediatric ophthalmologist for advice.

What is the prognosis of diabetic eye disease?

She should be seen by an eye specialist for a thorough check-up. After 25 years, the risks are higher for eye diseases or diabetic eye complications.

Why do I have constant twitching in my left eye?

It’s called bleparospasm. Causes include periocular lesions, infections, stress can cause increases in anxiety hormones or even caffeine can be causes. See your eye doctor and READ MORE
It’s called bleparospasm. Causes include periocular lesions, infections, stress can cause increases in anxiety hormones or even caffeine can be causes. See your eye doctor and neurologist for a check-up.

Why do I have eye watering after a cataract surgery?

Dryness or local irritation may occur after cataract surgery; see your doctor to check for dryness or local causes and get treatment from your doctor.

What is the treatment for night blindness?

Night blindness is due to retinitis pigmentosa, an untreatable disease.