Our myopia management clinic is headed by senior consultant ophthalmologist Dr Leo Seo Wei, an experienced eye specialist and a lead author of the internationally-referenced WSPOS Myopia Consensus Statement (2025).
Together, our team aims to protect your or your child’s vision with evidence-based myopia management tailored to each patient.
Singapore has one of the highest rates of myopia in the world, with 43.4% of 9-year-old children affected by it.
This is why early detection and timely myopia control are so important. By introducing appropriate treatment strategies where applicable, it is possible to reduce progression and better protect lifelong vision for you and your children.
Myopia control may be recommended for children whose short-sightedness is developing or worsening during their growing years. Early assessment allows appropriate treatment strategies to be introduced where necessary.
Your child may benefit from a myopia evaluation if they:
Have increasing spectacle prescriptions each yearSquint or move closer to screens, books or the televisionFrequently complain of blurred distance vision or eye strainHave one or both parents with myopiaSpend long periods on near work such as reading or digital devicesIf you notice these signs, a comprehensive eye assessment can help determine whether myopia management is appropriate.
Atropine eye drops are commonly used to help slow the progression of myopia in children and young adults. These medicated drops influence the eye’s growth, helping to reduce how quickly short-sightedness worsens over time.
Potential benefits of atropine treatment include:
Slowing myopia progression during a child’s growing years- Reducing the risk of high myopia later in life
- Non-invasive daily treatment that can be used alongside other myopia control methods
- Customised dosing based on age, degree of myopia and progression rate
Why Choose Our Eye Clinic?
At our eye clinic, Dr Leo leads care for myopia, combining international experience with a customised, patient-first treatment style.
Dr Leo is a lead author of the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (WSPOS) Myopia Consensus Statement, a key global guideline in paediatric eye care and myopia management.
Dr Leo, has over 20 years of clinical experience in myopia management and a background in paediatric eye care. She works effectively with both young patients and their parents.
Dr Leo develops individualised myopia management plans and monitors progression over time, adjusting treatment as needed to support stable vision and long-term eye health.
Dr Leo plays an active role in training fellow ophthalmologists, both in Singapore and overseas. She has been invited to share her clinical insights and advanced surgical techniques at conferences and masterclasses around the world.
We are committed to helping patients manage myopia and protect their long-term vision with personalised care.
Meet Our Eye Specialist
Dr Leo Seo Wei
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
MBBS (Singapore), MRCSEd (Ophth), MMed (Ophth), FRCSEd (Ophth), FAMS (Ophth)
Dr Leo is a senior consultant ophthalmologist in Singapore with over 20 years of experience treating myopia. Her career spans extensive practice and specialised training in Singapore and the United States, where she received numerous awards for her work in the field of ophthalmology.
Dr Leo is a paediatric eye specialist who is well-versed in treating myopia and other eye conditions in children. She values the unique balance that ophthalmology offers, combining both medical management and surgical care to support patients at every stage of life. From newborns and pre-verbal children facing visual development conditions such as crossed eyes and lazy eye, to children experiencing rapid myopia progression, she is dedicated to preserving and strengthening sight early on.
Dr Leo has been invited to teach, speak and conduct live surgical demonstrations at international conferences and masterclasses across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the USA. She has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles, reflecting her commitment to advancing ophthalmic care and sharing knowledge worldwide.
#10-04 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre,
3 Mount Elizabeth,
Singapore 228510
Tel : +65 6737 8366
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