National symbols of Singapore enjoys wide use on the national currency, state decorations and appears on the cover of the national passport. The central emblem of the coat of arms is a red shield with five white stars resting above a white crescent. The crescent and five stars are also used on the Singapore flag and other various national symbols, such as the national ensign for civilian ships. The symbolism of the red colour, along with the white crescent and stars is the same as that of the national flag. The supporters of the shield are a lion and a tiger; the tiger symbolizes
Singapore National Eye Centre The 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. In 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. Being the first to report it risked the centre's international reputation but, in the end, highlighted the observations of the centre's