NeuroVision

Immediately after performing my somewhat complicated yet highly successful Lasik surgery seven years ago, Dr Jerry Tan insisted that I follow his screen-based programme of eye exercises, NeuroVision (neurovision.com.sg). Developed in Singapore, to the best of my knowledge, it’s the only US FDA-approved therapy for amblyopia, or lazy eye. (Amblyopia is said to be the most common cause of visual impairment in children.)

Put simply, the patented NeuroVision programme trains the brain to see better by performing a series of computerised and customised visual tasks that improve the way the brain processes and interprets visual information. I did them at home in a darkened room on my laptop, three times a week for 30 minutes. Completing the required 60 sessions took some dedication, but the results were well worth it.

The exercises also improve contrast sensitivity – and that’s a boon for anyone over 40 who’s ever been frustrated by a low-lit restaurant menu printed in brown on grey. In addition, NeuroVision has three other programmes:

NeuroLASIK, for post-Lasik patients who still have a little residual myopia or astigmatism; NeuroVision Low Myopia, for anyone older than 11 and mildly short-sighted;

NeuroVision Sports Vision, to improve contrast sensitivity and the perception of rapid movements.