Information For Patients

After Photodynamic

Therapy Laser Treatment

Patient Sticky Label

Ophthalmology

Alexandra Hospital 378 Alexandra RoadSingapore 159964Tel (65) 6472 2000 Fax (65) 6379 3880www.alexhosp.com.sg

By trainBoon Lay MRT station

By busSBS 30, 79, 154, 157, 174, 192, 193, 194, 198, 199, 405, 502, 507SMRT 178, 180, 187

By carLimited parking available in JMC. More parking available at Blk 686 Multi-storey carpark along Jurong West Central 1 (opposite JMC)

Jurong Medical Centre 60 Jurong West Central 3 Singapore 648346Tel (65) 6551 7888 Fax (65) 6551 7880www.jurongmedicalcentre.com.sg

Disclaimer:The information in this brochure is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please seek your doctor’s advice before starting any treatment or if you have any questions related to your health, physical fitness or medical condition.

Free shuttle service Provided for visitors alighting at Queenstown MRT Station.

Buses available from AHSBS 14, 33, 51, 93, 100, 195, 197SMRT 61

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Clinical and appointment hoursMonday – Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm To make an appointment please call 6476 8828.

Clinical and appointment hoursMonday – Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm To make an appointment please call 6551 7828.

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Visudyne is a light-activated drug. You are advised to protect

yourself against photosensitivity reaction for up to two days following

Visudyne therapy treatment:

• Avoid exposing eyes and skin to:

- Bright light

- Direct sunlight

- Tanning salons

- Halogen home and office lights and reading lamps

- High powered lighting used in dentist offices or in surgery

operating rooms

• Wear dark sunglasses, gloves, a wide-brimmed hat, long

sleeved shirt, slacks, socks and shoes two days after the

treatment.

The use of sunscreen and Sun Protection Lotion will

not protect you against photosensitivity reaction, so it

is best to cover up when you need to go out.

• Do not drive or ride on a motorcycle after the treatment. It is

best to have someone accompany you home.

• Wear sunglasses to reduce the glare caused by light after

treatment as the eye drops used during treatment may cause

your eyes to dilate and blur vision.

The effect of the eye drops may last for 4-6 hours, depending

on the individual.

• Turn up for each follow-up appointment with your doctor.

• Should you require urgent consultation or experience side

effects from the medication (see product information) and laser

treatment after Photodynamic Therapy, please contact the Eye

Clinic at Alexandra Hospital at 6379 3500 or the Eye Clinic at

Jurong Medical Centre at 65517785. Please refer to the

overleaf for Clinic Operating Hours.

You have had your Photodynamic Therapy

Laser procedure done and received Intravenous

Visudyne (verteporfin) Injection at Alexandra

Hospital/Jurong Medical Centre (delete accordingly) on

_________________ at _________________ hours.

The information in this leaflet serves as a general guide. Please consult

your doctor for more information.