DD went for the Shanghai Immersion program last year. Submit application form and then go for interview.

Hi, bangs,


$30 to $50 is subsidized rate, can be more expansive if atrophine eye drop is needed. You can only get the subsidized rate if you are referred by Polyclinic. Thanks

My dd had eye infection after 6 months on Ortho K, she went to KK hospital and the infection cleared up pretty fast. So She goes back regularly for check up (half yearly). Now reduces to annually but can go back anytime if got problem. The subsidized rate is about $30 to $50 per visit.


I guess you can choose any national eye center, their rates are reasonable compare to private.

Hi Fat Mama,


Stan Issac will estimate the vision change and give disposable lens of dif degrees.

I have two pairs of spectacles, one for exact degree and one for reduce degree, I make the spectacles outside. Stan Issac’s range of spectacles are expansive.

Do take notes that Stan Issac will take only the first consultation (or two) nowadays and then follow up consultations will be with other optometrists. Beside going back to regular checkup every three months, now My dd also go to an Ophthalmologist for her eye check annually. In case of eye infection, should go to an Ophthalmologist instead of an optometrist.

Thanks

Stan Issac provides warranty for one year, so if the vision deteriorates within that period, they will order a new pair FOC. My dd wear Ortho K nightly, but still deteriorated after one year.


To refit the lens, my dd had to stop Ortho-k for a few weeks to determine the actual degree. Then, the optometrist will take measurement again. During that few weeks, dd was given daily disposable contact lens. Different Ortho-k providers have different practices, some will advise against disposable contact lens during such transition period and offer free spectacles.

I would also suggest you to ask your ortho-k provider to clean the lens for you thoroughly every two to three months. This can reduce the chance of eye infection. Home cleaning alone might not be sufficient. Stan Issac charges $20 for this service.

I have also made a pair of spectacles for my dd in case of eye infection or if she needs to go for overseas immersion. I doubt she will have the time to clean her lens properly when she is overseas.

Hi, my dd has been wearing Ortho K for 2 years. Her vision has deteriorate from 150 to around 275. I feel that Ortho K is not miracle for myopia control and very much depending on individual. However, my dd does enjoy every much the freedom of participating in various sports without having to wear spectacles.

May I know who is the new distributor for Young Scientist in 2013? I am not able to find the information online? My dd love the cartoons very much. Thanks

ASLmum and AkaHCImom, I understand for last year, 2 kids will go to the same family so they can keep each other company. I was concern initially for my dd to stay at stranger’s house. Two girls are much safer. Will need to ask in more details during the briefing.

Thankgod and Drickymummy, thanks for your well wishes and hope the kids will enjoy their trips.

dd was selected. She is very excited and already asked me to look for winter clothing. I agreed with drickymummy that staying at the hotel with the teachers sounds better. dh raised some concerns over the homestay as well. Need to understand more about the arrangement.