Patient Resources
These are external resources for patients who wish to read further about varicose veins and venous disease. They do not replace a consultation with a doctor.
Clinical Guidelines
Dr Ooi's practice follows established international guidelines for the diagnosis and management of venous disease.
NICE (UK) · CG168 · 2013
Varicose veins: diagnosis and management
The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline covering assessment, referral criteria, and treatment options for varicose veins.
ESVS · 2022 · European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs
The European Society for Vascular Surgery's 2022 guidelines on the full spectrum of chronic venous disease, from spider veins to venous leg ulcers.
Patient Information
Reputable health bodies with publicly available patient information on varicose veins and vascular conditions.
Ministry of Health Singapore
HealthHub Singapore
Singapore's national health information portal, operated by the Ministry of Health, covering general health conditions, medications, and wellness.
Visit HealthHubUK Vascular Charity
The Circulation Foundation
A UK vascular charity providing plain-language patient information on varicose veins, venous disease, and vascular conditions.
Visit The Circulation FoundationThese links are provided as a reference for patients who wish to read further. They are not an endorsement of any organisation, and their content is not under Dr Ooi's editorial control. They do not replace a consultation with a qualified medical professional.