Focus Optometry

02/12/2025

🌟 Understanding Drusen – What Your Eye Screening May Reveal

Today’s AI Fundus Examination (Airdoc) detected small drusen in the retina. Here’s what it means and why early monitoring matters.

👀 What Are Drusen?

Drusen are tiny yellow-white deposits that collect under the retina—specifically between the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch’s membrane.

They are not an eye disease by themselves, but they are early signs that the retina’s “clean-up system” is slowing down.

🔬 How Do Drusen Form? (Explained Simply)

Your retina is like a high-performance camera sensor that works 24/7. Over time:

1. Retinal cells shed waste
The photoreceptor cells (rods & cones) constantly produce metabolic waste during vision.

2. Normally, this waste gets cleared
The RPE layer acts as a “vacuum cleaner” and removes these waste materials.

3. With age or stress, the cleaning slows down
Factors like aging, genetics, high cholesterol, oxidative stress, or poor blood circulation reduce the efficiency of this clean-up.

4. Waste gets trapped and builds up
When the RPE can’t clear everything, tiny deposits accumulate under the retina.

5. These deposits become drusen
They appear as yellow-white dots on an eye scan.

🔹 Small drusen → usually benign, just need monitoring
🔹 Large or soft drusen → may indicate higher risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

🤖 AI Screening With Airdoc

Our AI imaging system analyzes:

Retina structure

Macula integrity

Blood vessel health

Optic nerve (C/D ratio)

Presence of drusen, hemorrhage, or exudates

In this case:
✔ No diabetic retinopathy
✔ No hemorrhage or exudation
✔ Small drusen detected → Recommend routine follow-up

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🕊 How to Support Eye Health

Maintain healthy cholesterol & blood pressure

Control blood sugar

Take macula-protective nutrients (Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Omega-3)

Avoid smoking

Protect eyes from UV light

Annual eye fundus check

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⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This post is for general awareness only.
AI screening is not a medical diagnosis.
Please consult an ophthalmologist if you notice any changes in your vision or need personalised medical advice.

01/12/2025

👁 Diabetes & Vision Loss — Quick Facts
• Vision loss is preventable if caught early
• Warning signs: blurry vision, floaters, sudden power changes
• Eye damage can be silent for years
• Yearly eye exam = best protection
• Control sugar + BP, and avoid smoking

Protect your eyes today 🩵

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/diabetic-retinopathy-doctor-says-vision-loss-in-diabetes-is-preventable-if-you-catch-these-early-signs/articleshow/125633678.cms

25/11/2025

BREAKING: A Brilliant Leap in Vision Restoration!
I just came across this inspiring article from The Times of India — scientists have developed a tiny wireless eye-implant + high-tech glasses combo that’s giving people with severe central vision loss the ability to read again.

✨ Here’s what’s happening:

The implant (about 2×2 mm) is placed at the back of the eye and powered by solar via glasses.

The glasses contain a camera that captures images and shines them via infrared light to the chip, which then translates into electrical signals the retina sends to the brain.

In a trial of 32 people (aged 60+ with advanced central-vision loss), after a year 27 of them could read again, and many improved by ~5 lines on vision charts.

One participant said: “I thought my eyes were dead and now they are alive again.”

Next step: adding software for greyscale & face recognition.

🌍 Why this matters:
For many suffering from conditions like advanced Age‑related Macular Degeneration (AMD), options were limited to slowing decline — now, actual functional vision restoration is becoming real.
This kind of technology opens doors for better independence, improved quality of life, and hope for many.

💡 Thoughts & Questions:

Imagine what this could mean: reading books, recognising faces, navigating spaces more easily.

It’s still early days (monochrome vision; side-effects occurred in ~⅔ of participants) but the promise is huge.

How far off is this tech from being widely available? What are the costs/risks?

Could this inspire less invasive or more affordable vision-restoration tech in the future?

📣 If you or someone you know is dealing with serious vision loss, this is a development to keep an eye on! ✨
I’ll share more as updates come — mega kudos to the researchers for giving sight-hope to so many. 🙌



https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/eye-implant-high-tech-glasses-could-help-restore-lost-vision/articleshow/125528819.cms

18/11/2025

🔍 Diabetic Retinopathy: Silent but Preventable Vision Loss

Our recent screening detected diabetic retinopathy in a 52-year-old patient’s left eye — a common eye complication in people with diabetes, often without any early symptoms.

👁 What Happens in Diabetic Retinopathy?

High blood sugar weakens the tiny blood vessels in the retina, causing:
• Microaneurysms
• Small hemorrhages
• Exudates (fat deposits)
• Retinal swelling
• Reduced oxygen supply

If not monitored, this can lead to vision loss.

🩺 Why Regular Eye Checks Matter

Even when vision feels “normal,” changes can already be happening inside the retina. Early detection can prevent severe damage.

🍎 Simple Ways to Protect Your Eyes

• Control blood sugar (target HbA1c < 7%)
• Exercise regularly (Zone 2 walking or cycling)
• Omega-3, lutein, leafy greens, berries
• Avoid smoking
• Manage cholesterol & blood pressure

📅 Follow-up Guidelines

• Mild–Moderate DR: Every 3–6 months
• Severe changes or macular involvement: Urgent referral to ophthalmologist

👓 Get Your Retina Checked

Our AI-powered retinal screening detects early micro-changes that the naked eye may miss. If you have diabetes or high glucose risk, book your eye exam today — your vision depends on it.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This post is for education only and does not replace consultation with an ophthalmologist.

14/11/2025

Arteriosclerosis happens when your blood vessels become thick, stiff, and less flexible—similar to an old, hardened water pipe. This reduces smooth blood flow and increases the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.

Why It Happens:
Long-term inflammation, high sugar, high cholesterol, smoking, stress, and aging gradually damage vessel walls.

Prevention:
✔️ 30–45 minutes daily walking
✔️ Healthy weight & sugar control
✔️ No smoking
✔️ Hydration & sleep
✔️ Anti-inflammatory foods: olive oil, avocados, blueberries, tomatoes, garlic, leafy greens, and fatty fish

Helpful Supplements: Omega-3, CoQ10, magnesium, vitamin D, garlic extract (if appropriate).

🌟 What Your Eye Scan Can Reveal About Your Heart & Blood Vessels
Did you know? Your retina is the only place in your body where blood vessels can be seen directly. That’s why our AI Retinal Scan can help detect early signs of arteriosclerosis — long before symptoms appear.

Our AI Scan Checks For:
✔️ Vessel stiffness
✔️ Vessel narrowing
✔️ Micro-damage
✔️ Blood flow abnormalities
✔️ Early signs of cardiovascular stress

💬 How healthy do you think your blood vessels are? Share your thoughts below!

Disclaimer: This information and our AI Retinal Scan are for screening and educational purposes only. We do not diagnose diseases or replace the care of an ophthalmologist

10/11/2025

🧠👁️ Breaking News in Eye Health!
According to research from Aalto University, a new laser-treatment has been developed that may halt the progression of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by gently warming retinal tissue to activate the eye’s natural repair systems.
This is a big deal because AMD is one of the leading causes of central vision loss—and currently, there are very limited treatments for the “dry” form.

🔍 What this means for you:

Early detection is crucial. Problems within the retina’s health can lie beneath the surface.

Although the laser therapy is still under clinical trial (starting 2026) and not yet widely available, it reminds us that preserving retinal health now sets you up for fewer risks later.

At our clinic, we’re proud to offer the AI-driven retinal scan (our advanced retinal imaging service) which helps detect early signs of retinal stress, vasculature changes, arteriosclerosis, metabolic dysfunction and more—long before symptoms show.

👓 Why choose us?
At Focus Optometry, we combine cutting-edge AI retinal scans with traditional eye health assessments, meaning we’re not just looking at “vision” but overall eye health and risk profiling. This gives you the future-ready approach to eye care—exactly the kind of service that aligns with breakthrough research like this.

💡 Take action now:
• Book your AI retinal scan and baseline assessment.
• Even if you’re feeling fine, retinal health changes can sneak in silently—let’s catch them early.
• Protect your vision for years to come—don’t just wait for symptoms.

👉 Send us a message to schedule your scan or ask about our package deals. Because when it comes to your eyes, prevention is the best treatment.

Aalto University scientists have created a laser-based treatment that uses gentle heat to stop the progression of dry macular degeneration. The approach stimulates the eye’s natural cleanup and repair systems to protect against blindness.

07/11/2025

👀 What do you think this picture shows?
Hint: It’s not the moon 🌕
It’s not a planet 🌍
It’s actually something much closer… inside you! 🤔

👇 Drop your guesses in the comments.

07/11/2025

💙 Your Eyes Deserve Some Love!
Take just 5 minutes to check your eye health with our new AI Retinal Screening — quick, painless, and smart! 👁️✨

Detect early signs of glaucoma, diabetic & hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment and more — before they affect your vision.

🎁 Enjoy a FREE AI Retinal Screening (worth RM120)
with any purchase of RM600 & above. (Can be cumulative purchases within the month)

📍 Focus Optometry – Queensbay Mall | Belissa Row
📞 016-4163016 / 016-4183016

Because clear vision means seeing every precious moment. 💫

🔹 Disclaimer: The AI Retinal Screening is not a medical diagnosis and does not replace a comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist.

01/11/2025

👁️✨ Discover the Power of AI Retinal Health Screening!

Introducing our latest AI Fundus Examination, now available at Focus Optometry!

In just a few minutes, this smart scan can analyze your eyes and give insights into your overall health — far beyond just vision 👀💡

🧠 What it can detect:
✅ Early signs of Diabetes & Hypertension (before symptoms appear)
✅ Arteriosclerosis – early artery hardening
✅ Glucose metabolism risk – prediabetes & sugar control
✅️ Glaucoma
✅ Cardiovascular & Sudden Cardiac Death risk
✅ Macular & Vision Degeneration
✅ Cognitive function and Anemia risk
✅ Even Brain Tumor & Retinal Age estimation!

🩺 The AI looks deep into your blood vessels, optic nerve, and macula, spotting tiny changes invisible to the naked eye — giving you an early warning system for your body.

💬 "Your eyes are the only place where we can see your blood vessels directly — they tell the story of your heart, brain, and metabolism."

🔍 Book your AI Retinal Screening today and take a peek into your future health.
📍 Focus Optometry — where eye care meets AI innovation.

Bellisa Row 0164183016
Queensbay 0164163016

19/01/2023

🏮 Happy Chinese New Year 🏮

29/09/2022

Great news! We will be hosting MOSCOT Trunk Show for 2022. It’s going to be an exclusive preview for their most recent collection and we would like to invite you to view them 😄

Come discover the highlights and novelties of the collection and there will be some limited edition Moscot merchandise with every purchase (while stock lasts).

28/04/2022

Who say’s you can only own one pair of eyewear ? Choose a pair that enhances your professional look at work and another pair for your weekend fun-filled days. Talk about work life balance 😉

We’ve paired a Hugo Boss Titanium frame with 1.74 Varilux X Series multifocal lenses for Mr M. as he works with computer and paper work for more than 8 hours a day. He wanted something fun and fashionable for his weekend hang outs with friends so we’ve recommended him with a pair of trendy transparent Rayban frame along with 1.74 high index transition lenses for the comfort of his vision.

Talk to your nearest friendly neighbourhood optometrist for a consultation on your visual needs today.

📍Queensbay Mall 1st floor
📍Bellisa Row Pulau Tikus
📍Prangin Mall Ground floor
📍Aman Central Mall 3rd floor