| 词条 | Singapore National Eye Centre |
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| Name = Singapore National Eye Centre | Org/Group = SingHealth | Image = SNECside.JPG | Caption = Singapore National Eye Centre | map_type = | latitude = | longitude = | Logo = | Logo Size = | Location = Singapore General Hospital | Region = | State = | Country = Singapore | Coordinates = | HealthCare = | Type = Specialist | Speciality = Ophthalmology | Standards = | Emergency = | Affiliation = | Beds = | Founded = | Closed = | Website = {{URL|snec.com.sg}} | Facebook = | Wiki-Links = |}} The Singapore National Eye Centre (Abbreviation: SNEC) commenced operations in 1990. It was founded to lead and organise specialised ophthalmological services with special emphasis on research and education. Since its inauguration, SNEC has averaged an annual workload of 14,000 major eye surgeries and 13,000 laser procedures. The SNEC also actively participates in clinical trials and researches the causes to find treatments to eye conditions such as myopia and glaucoma. HistoryAfter efforts by ophthalmologists in Singapore, including Professor Arthur Lim, the government of Singapore committed $17 million (US$10 million) to establish a national eye centre in 1989. Planning and negotiation had begun 5 years earlier. The commitment for support resulted in, not a formal document, but a simple handshake between Professor Lim and Dr. Kwa Soon Bee, then Permanent Secretary of the Minister of Health.[1] It was felt that the originally conceived name, "National Eye Centre" was an inadequate name for peer reviewed journals and international meetings. As a result, the name "Singapore National Eye Centre" was conceived.[2] Surgical blocks (buildings) A and B at Singapore General Hospital were extensively remodelled including placing a silver metal-like facade over the original white bricks. The construction was completed in October 1990. Since then, an 8-storey building has been added to the original structure. The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Singapore National Eye Centre in 1997. The institution, along with the U.S. based, but international in scope, ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) established a joint meeting initially called "SERI-ARVO" in 2003, but is now called "Asia ARVO".[3] Asia ARVO is held every two years but not always in Singapore. Clinical ServicesThe clinical services at the Singapore National Eye Centre include:[4]
Although there is work in ocular pathology, there is no separate ocular pathology service. Fellowships are offered in all of the major fields of ophthalmology, except ocular pathology.[5] There are frequent visiting professors at the centre which enhance training and professional interaction. Some visiting professors hold titles, such as "Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon".[6] FacilitiesThe eye centre has clinics with 50 consultation suites, 9 operating theatres,[7] research facilities, and offices in the 2 adjoining buildings. It also has a pharmacy near the entrance. The buildings do not have retail space or restaurants. However, there is food available nearby, including at the Singapore General Hospital. The eye centre also has a library. LocationThe Singapore National Eye Centre is located at 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, near the Singapore General Hospital. It is within walking distance from the Outram Park MRT Station and is accessible by bus. Role in discovering the worldwide fungal keratitis problem from Renu contact lens solutionIn May 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a notification warning of fungal eye infections (fungal keratitis) linked to the ReNu brand of contact lens cleaner. This condition was first described by ophthalmologists at the Singapore National Eye Centre several months earlier.[8][9] Being the first to report it risked the centre's international reputation but, in the end, highlighted the observations of the centre's physicians.[10] References1. ^Lim Kuang Hui, Leading Lights in the Asia-Pacific, Continental Press Pye Ltd., 2006, p. 219 2. ^Lim Kuang Hui, Leading Lights in the Asia-Pacific, Continental Press Pye Ltd., 2006, p. 220 3. ^Asia ARVO 4. ^http://www.snec.com.sg/# 5. ^Singapore National Eye Centre : Fellowship Programmes 6. ^rootman 7. ^Singapore National Eye Centre (brochure), April 2006 edition, p. 2 8. ^EyeRounds.org:Case59-Fusarium-Fungal-Keratitis-ReNu-MoistureLoc 9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.moh.gov.sg/corp/about/newsroom/pressreleases/details.do?id=36077601 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=15 April 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212170821/http://www.moh.gov.sg/corp/about/newsroom/pressreleases/details.do?id=36077601 |archivedate=12 February 2007 |df= }} 10. ^Singapore National Eye Centre : Press Releases & Archive External links
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