What is LASIK?
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. Among Singaporeans, LASIK is the most popular and preferred laser vision correction procedure in Singapore.
LASIK is capable of correcting myopia on the higher end, requiring only minutes to complete. It also offers faster recovery and is comfortable to undergo.
Some LASIK clinics and services you can consider:
Clinic | Atlas Eye Specialist Centre |
| About | Led by Medical Director and Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon, Dr David Chan, Atlas Eye Specialist Centre offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical solutions to treat common eye conditions such as myopia and cataracts, to more complex ones arising from infections, medical conditions such as diabetes, congenital disorders or from ageing. Atlas Eye Specialist Centre pride themselves in providing evidence-based and US FDA-approved medical and surgical treatments, patient-centric service and holistic experience from initial consultation through to after-care. |
| Pricing | Initial Consultation: From 172 SGD LASIK – Standard Bladeless: 2959 SGD LASIK – Wavefront Bladeless: 4059 SGD (both eyes) |
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| Address | 290 Orchard Road, Medical, #07-09 Paragon, Singapore 238859 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6737 9119 +65 9088 5717 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
Clinic | ClearVision Eye Clinic and LASIK Centre |
| About | Clearvision Eye Clinic & LASIK Centre was founded in 2001 by Dr. Tony Ho as a private, dedicated LASIK centre in Singapore. The centre mainly focused on offering the main laser vision correction procedure known as the cut-and-flap LASIK. Together with capable eye surgeons in the laser vision correction field and safety-minded staff, Clearvision has been helping our patients see clearly, safely for more than 15 years now. Brand Vision: To empower people to see clearly, safely with the modern LASIK technology. Brand Mission: To secure happy patients by providing modern, safe and affordable surgery and to be the preferred LASIK centre. |
| Pricing | Suitability Evaluation: 37.50 SGD (Inclusive of GST) EpiLASIK Package Price (both eyes): 3,888 SGD (Inclusive of GST) |
| Website | |
| Address | 6 Nutmeg Road Nutmeg Court Singapore, 228337 |
| Contact | Telephone Number +65 6733 3316 Hotline +65 6100 2020 +65 8383 7989 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed |
Clinic | Dr. David Goh Eye Specialist Centre |
| About | Dr David Goh spent the larger part of his life in the UK and had multiple Medical and Management credentials from the UK. Dr Goh has had surgical training in Emergency Medicine and Neurosurgery in the UK, Dr Goh came back to Singapore in 2009 to join the Singapore National Eye Centre where he was appointed as a Consultant in Glaucoma, Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Departments and held several academic positions. Dr Goh not only has significant experience in general Ophthalmology but specialises in dealing with complex cataracts and simple and complex Glaucoma. His world-class training in London combined with his comprehensive experience in Singapore enabled him to deal with a large repertoire of Eye diseases, from the most basic to the most sophisticated. Dr David Goh is a strong advocate of innovation & Artificial Intelligence and has a keen interest in bringing in and using the latest technologies and most advanced software to improve on the management and delivery of Eye Care services provided by his team and himself and to improve the precision, reproducibility and safety of eye surgeries. |
| Pricing | Call to ask for pricing. |
| Website | https://www.drdavidgoh.com.sg/ |
| Address | Royal Square Medical Centre Royal Square @ Novena , 101 Irrawaddy Road , #19-01/02/03/07, Singapore 329565 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6560 2220 +65 8876 1207 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 1 PM Sunday: Closed |
Clinic | Dr. Natasha Lim Eye Centre |
| About | Dr Natasha Lim graduated from the University of Nottingham Medical School in the UK and is a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London. In 2008 Dr Lim returned to Singapore and was appointed Consultant at the Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service of Singapore National Eye Centre. In 2011, she became the Medical Director of The Lasik Surgery Clinic at Wheelock and Centre for Eye Surgery. Dr Lim is a registered VISX excimer laser and IntraLase femtosecond laser practitioner in the UK and in Singapore. At the Asia Pacific Association of Cataract and refraction Refractive Surgeons in July 2013, Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre was accredited Centre of Excellence for the use of LENTIS multi-focal intra-ocular lens implant for the correction of presbyopia. |
| Pricing | Call to ask for pricing. |
| Website | https://www.drnatashalim.com/ |
| Address | Royal Square Medical Suites Royal Square @ Novena 101 Irrawaddy Road #19-01/02/03/07 Singapore 329565 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6570 2220 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 1 PM Sunday: Closed |
Clinic | Eagle Eye Centre |
| About | Eagle Eye Centre is a multisubspecialty eye treatment centre in Singapore and was officially opened on 28 November 2006. Eagle Eye Centre integrates ophthalmic and optometric eye care and offers subspecialty services including refractive surgery, presbyopia treatment, cataract surgery, retina services, corneal transplants, glaucoma and diabetic eye treatments, management of ocular inflammations, myopia screening and myopia control, paediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology. Save for its main facility situated in Mt Alvernia Hospital, EEC has expanded their reach and established 6 additional clinics which provide accessibility to everyone. |
| Pricing | Epi-LASIK: From 3,250 SGD Femto LASIK: From 3,450 SGD |
| Website | |
| Address | 820 Thomson Road, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Parkway East Medical Centre, 38 Irawaddy Road, Westgate Mall, Royal Square Novena Medical Centre at Royal Square at Novena, KAP Residences Mall, |
| Contact | Mount Alvernia Hospital Telephone: +65 6456 1000 Email: [email protected] Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre Telephone: +65 6836 0001 Email: [email protected] Parkway East Hospital Telephone: +65 6348 1000 Email: [email protected] Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre Telephone: +65 6570 1000 Email: [email protected] Westgate Mall Telephone: +65 6255 0002 Email: [email protected] Royal Square Novena Telephone: +65 6456 1010 Email: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours | Branches: Mount Alvernia, Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Parkway East Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena, Royal Square Novena Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 12 PM Sundays: Closed Branches: Westgate, King Albert Park Monday to Friday: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM Sundays: Closed |
Clinic | Eye Specialist Singapore |
| About | Eye Specialist Singapore is headed by Dr Val Phua, a Singapore ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract and refractive surgery. With their Singapore ophthalmology services, you can get the dedicated ophthalmological care you need. They do their utmost to help their patients to see clearly and live life freely. |
| Pricing | Call to ask for pricing. |
| Website | https://www.eyespecialistsingapore.com/ |
| Address | 820 Thomson Road Mount Alvernia Hospital, Medical Centre Block D, #06-57/58/59/60/61/62 Singapore 574623 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 3129 2685 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 8 AM to 6 PM |
Clinic | JL Eye Specialists |
| About | JL Eye Specialists is an ophthalmology clinic in Singapore with areas of specialisation which include Cataract, Refractive Surgery (LASIK), Cornea and General Opthalmology. Dr Lim is the Medical Director and Senior Consultant of JL Eye Specialists. He is an eye surgeon who specialises in cataract, refractive surgery (LASIK), cornea and general ophthalmology. |
| Pricing | From 1,900 SGD per eye |
| Website | Home |
| Address | Gleneagles Medical Centre 6 Napier Road #07-10 Singapore 258499 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6258 8966 +65 6258 1866 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 12:30 PM Sunday: Closed |
Clinic | LSC Eye Clinic |
| About | Started more than 10 years ago as The Lasik Surgery Clinic at Paragon, LSC Eye Clinic have since helped 60,000 happy individuals and counting, achieve their improved vision through their refractive laser procedures. With the expansion of their capabilities and technology, they unfold a new chapter of their story at LSC Eye Clinic, now offering more treatment solutions for different eye conditions. At LSC Eye clinic, they know your eyesight matters to you most, and that is why their vision is to transform yours. |
| Pricing | LASIK – Standard: 3,198 SGD (both eyes) LASIK – Wavefront/Topography guided: 4,375 SGD (both eyes) LASIK – PRESBYOND for Presbyopia: 4,375 SGD (both eyes) |
| Website | https://lsceye.sg/ |
| Address | 290 Orchard Road #16-01/02 Paragon Medical, Lift Lobby F (Next to Paragon medical Concierge) Singapore 238859 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6836 1000 +65 9843 1000 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM (last registration at 2 PM) Saturday: 9 AM to 1 PM Sunday & PH: Closed |
Clinic | Asia Pacific Eye Centre (Previously known as Lee Hung Ming Eye Centre) |
| About | Asia Pacific Eye Centre is an established centre that offers a vast range of surgical procedures including LASIK, Epi-LASIK, LASIK Xtra, Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL), Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation(Cataract Surgery), iStent and Lipiflow. To date, our doctors have performed over 20,000 procedures. Aside from surgeries, we are also highly experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, refractive errors, retinal tears and detachment, as well as childhood myopia. APEC is a joint venture between Parkway Pantai Hospitals and ISEC Healthcare. They leverage on Parkway’s exceptional medical facilities and ISEC Healthcare’s vast experience in medical eye care to provide safe, effective, and holistic medical services. |
| Pricing | Pre-LASIK Eye Screening: 5.35 SGD Call to ask for LASIK surgery pricing. |
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| Address | Gleneagles Hospital, Level 3 Hospital Block 6A Napier Road Singapore 258500 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6470 3366 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Closed for Lunch: 1 PM to 2 PM Sundays & PH: Closed |
Clinic | Lang Eye Centre |
| About | Lang Eye Centre is a comprehensive one-stop eye specialist centre which provides high-quality and affordable eye care and treatment. It offers the latest and most advanced cutting-edge treatments for general and complex eye diseases, including LASIK and refractive surgery. Lang Eye Centre is helmed by renowned Senior Ophthalmologist Dr Leonard Ang. |
| Pricing | Call to ask for pricing. |
| Website | https://langeye.sg/ |
| Address | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-46/47 Singapore 329563 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6684 1000 +65 9760 3020 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Saturdays: 9 AM to 12 PM |
Clinic | NUH LASIK Centre |
| About | NUH LASIK Centre is dedicated to tailored, laser vision correction services for patients who desire optimum vision. Led by a team of highly trained ophthalmologists, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety, ethics and professionalism. They understand that laser eye surgery is a major decision for you and you may have questions on the treatments and suitability. Their surgeons believe in providing a personalised touch to medical care and will be there with you through the entire journey – from initial assessment right through to treatment and follow-ups. |
| Pricing | Pre-LASIK assessment per visit: 102 SGD (Inclusive of GST) PRK (Aspheric, Wavefront/Tissue Saving, Topographic): 1,777 to 1,850 SGD with consultant (Inclusive of GST, per eye), 1,798 SGD to 1,890 SGD with senior consultant (Inclusive of GST, per eye) LASIK – Bladeless: 1,766 SGD to 2,234 SGD with consultant (Inclusive of GST, per eye), 1,793 SGD to 2,354 SGD with senior consultant (Inclusive of GST, per eye) |
| Website | https://www.nuh.com.sg/Health-Information/Diseases-Conditions/Pages/Refractive-Surgery-(LASIK).aspx |
| Address | LASIK Centre 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119074 NUH Medical Centre, Level 17 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6776 2015 +65 6772 2015 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday : 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM |
Clinic | Parkway East Hospital |
| About | Parkway East Hospital serves the eastern coast of Singapore, with a facility of 106 beds. This private, general acute care boutique hospital has a comprehensive range of clinical specialities and subspecialties, including obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and ophthalmology. Various ancillary services such as rehabilitation therapy and imaging services are also available. Patients are taken care of by a team of professional doctors and nurses who are passionate about their roles. Parkway East Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), thus demonstrating the hospital’s commitment towards excellence for its patients and staff. |
| Pricing | Call to ask for pricing. |
| Website | https://www.parkwayeast.com.sg/ |
| Address | 321 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427990 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6377 3737 +65 8111 3777 |
| Operating Hours | Open for 24 hours |
Clinic | Shinagawa Eye Centre |
| About | Shinagawa Eye Centre has a long history of helping people with eye problems in Singapore. We have a full range of eye care services with advanced diagnostic and surgical devices available at our eye clinic. Our senior specialist eye doctor (Dr Lee Sao Bing) has a wealth of experience in treating a wide range of eye conditions. Shinagawa Eye Centre continually invests in modern equipment – both for diagnostic tests and surgical treatment. The AMARIS laser and the Avedro cross-linking devices are expensive high-end equipment to meet the needs of those undergoing LASIK surgery. Advanced intraocular lenses are available for those going for cataract surgery. |
| Pricing | Consultation (First Visit): 130 to 190 SGD LASIK: Call to ask for pricing. |
| Website | https://shinagawa.com.sg/ |
| Address | 501 Orchard Road Wheelock Place #05-15 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6738 8222 |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM |
Clinic | Steve Seah Eye Centre |
| About | Steve Seah Eye Centre is your go-to eye clinic in Singapore equipped with modern tools and techniques for the comprehensive management of all eye conditions, particularly glaucoma and cataracts. We provide timely and accurate diagnoses of eye disorders through a range of screening services, including diabetic eye exams and squint assessments. Our clinic also provides quality eye surgery in Singapore, from Epi-LASIK treatments to eyelid surgery. |
| Pricing | Call for pricing. |
| Website | https://www.steveseaheyecentre.com/en/ |
| Address | One Orchard Boulevard #16-01/02 Camden Medical Centre Singapore 248649 |
| Contact | Telephone +65 6565 6888 +65 6535 8833 (answering services) |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 1 PM Sunday: Closed |
Clinic | SNEC Laser Vision Centre |
| About | Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) was incorporated on 3 March 1989 and commenced operation in October 1990. It is the designated national eye centre within the public sector healthcare network. SNEC spearheads and coordinates the provision of specialised ophthalmological services with an emphasis on quality education and research, with a faculty of close to 80 ophthalmologists. SNEC is part of the Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) academic cluster of four hospitals, five national speciality centres, eight primary healthcare polyclinics and three community hospitals. Since its opening in 1990, 10 subspecialties have been established to provide a full range of eye treatment from primary to tertiary levels for the entire spectrum of eye conditions. |
| Pricing | Call to ask for pricing. |
| Website | https://www.snec.com.sg/ |
| Address | 11 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168751 |
| Contact | Telephone General Enquiries: +65 6227 7255 |
| Operating Hours | Mondays to Fridays: 8.30 AM – 5.30 PM Saturdays: 8.30 AM to 12.30 PM Sundays: Closed |
Clinic | Dr Yap & Associates |
| About | Dr Yap Tiong Peng is the first and only optometric eye doctor in Singapore to be fully accredited and board-certified in vision therapy. Qualified since 1998, he is adept in dealing with children with vision-related learning challenges and special needs. His clinics in Orchard and Katong focuses on non-surgical vision correction and children myopia control. Dr Yap holds triple fellowships (FAAO, FACBO and FCOVD) and a PhD. He has expertise in children visual development, electrodiagnosis and amblyopia treatment. His clinical and academic work are internationally recognised and he has published in several major ophthalmic journals as the first author, including Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Documenta Ophthalmologica, American Journal of Ophthalmology and Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry. He received several awards, including the prestigious David and Diane Goss Fellowship from the Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) and the SciComTrg Fellowship from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). He has also been awarded Research Travel Fellowships from the AAOF and several publication grants from ARVO. Dr Yap graduated from Imperial College London (UK), University of Manchester (UK) and University of New South Wales, Australia. |
| Website | https://www.igard.com.sg/ |
| Address | Main Clinic, Adult, Children & Vision Therapy Centre: 51 Cuppage Road #01-04 Singapore 229469 Children Myopia Centre by Dr Yap & Associates: 91 East Coast Road #03-00 & #04-00 Singapore 428791
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| Contact | Telephone: (65) 67323233 Email: [email protected] |
How is LASIK being performed?
A femtosecond laser is used to create a 22mm circumference side-cut flap on the surface of the cornea. Then the flap is folded back.
Then, to correct the refractive errors, a second laser, also known as an excimer laser, accurately sculpts the corneal tissue.
The third and final step would be to reposition the flap, where it stays puts until the corneal fully heals.
Can LASIK be done in both eyes at once?
The answer is yes. While it might not be advisable in the olden days when LASIK was first introduced due to the high risks of infections in both eyes, and the inaccuracy of lasers back then.
Today, the above are no longer concerns, and the majority of LASIK surgery is done on both eyes in one sitting, which effectively minimises the downtime after surgery.
Preparation before LASIK
If you are using rigid gas permeable contact lenses, don’t wear them for minimum 14 days before your eye assessment. For other contact lenses type, don’t wear them 3 days before the assessment.
On the day of the procedure, have a light meal before going in, and take all the prescribed medications. No eye makeup and heavy accessories in your hair. If you’re feeling unwell, call your doctor for advice.
What happens during LASIK
You will be given numbing eye drops, and mild sedative can be requested. The entire procedure takes about 20 minutes.
What to expect after LASIK
Your eyes might feel dry. Prescription eye drops to prevent infection or inflammation, and to keep your eyes moist, will be given to you. When putting in the eye drops, you might feel a slight burn, or experience blurry vision. Do not use eye drops that are not prescribed to you.
What not to do after LASIK
To ensure you recover quickly and correctly during the rest period after the LASIK procedure, avoid doing heavy reading, work that requires a computer, and watching TV. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery during this rest period. No applying of eye makeup, and avoid getting your eyes in contact with water, even in the bathroom. Sorry, but you aren’t allowed to go swimming, hot tubs, hot yoga, jacuzzi, and sauna.
When exercising, use a headband to prevent sweat from dripping into your eyes, and refrain from doing contact sports of any sort.
Am I allowed to wear contact lenses after LASIK?
You should only put on coloured contact lenses and cosmetic 1 to 3 months after your LASIK surgery. However, do take note that your contact lenses may not fit your eyes as well as before due to the altered shape of your cornea post-surgery. Especially if you have dry eyes, the contact lenses tend to fall out easily.
A solution would be to have an optometrist prescribe contact lenses that are shaped in a way to fit your cornea better.
Does LASIK last forever?
Studies have found that more than 95% of patients continue to enjoy good vision even after many years since having their procedure done.
However, up to 6% of patients may require an enhancement procedure for myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism within 10 years of undergoing LASIK surgery.
You can still undergo surgery again to correct Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Macular Degeneration, which are eye diseases that occur as a result of old age.
Benefits of LASIK
LASIK offers:
- faster recovery
- reduced discomfort after the procedure
- relatively ease in early enhancements
- flexibility in treating a large range of eye power
- a shorter time (minutes) to complete the procedure
- little or no pain at all.
Risks of LASIK
Before deciding on a LASIK Procedure, do consider the risks of LASIK such as a potential of flap dislodgement resulting from trauma, and an occurrence of Corneal Ectasia. Though they are rare, do take these risks into consideration.
Side effects of LASIK
- Dry Eyes
- Fluctuating Vision
- Haloes
- Glares
- Light Sensitivity
- Itching Eyes
Not suitable for:
- People who are younger than 18
- People who have thin or uneven corneas
- People who have irregularly-shaped or steep corneas
- Pregnant or nursing women
- People with eye conditions like dry eyes
- People who are on medications
- People who have health issues like diabetes
- People who have recent changes to vision prescription
Suitable for:
- People above 18-years-old
- People with stable eye prescription for the past year
- People who are generally in the pink of health
Vision correction range
LASIK can correct myopia (short-sightedness) in the range of 100 to 1,000 degrees, Hyperopia (long-sightedness) of up to 350 degrees, and Astigmatism up to 350 degrees.
Price of LASIK
In Singapore, an average LASIK procedure is in the price range of $3,500 to $4,500. The reason for the $1,000 price difference is, some clinics might offer a pre-LASIK evaluation and charge it together as a one-time package, while others might charge pre-evaluation and the actual LASIK procedure separately.
Can Medisave or insurance policies be used for LASIK?
Illnesses do not include refractive errors, so, you can’t use either Medisave or insurance policy. An exception would be when there is a difference of at least 350 degrees between your eyes, and that you are intolerant to contact lenses and glasses.
Generally, for insurance policies, they do not cover LASIK procedures. However, some premium higher end has coverage for LASIK procedures, and some companies include LASIK procedures under corporate benefits. Cross-check with your insurance provider beforehand.
Conclusion
Like every other eye correction surgery, there are pros and cons to weigh before undergoing a LASIK surgery. Making a decision, or even thinking about going for an eye surgery sounds scary, but rest assured that your eyes are in good hands of as there professional LASIK eye clinics in Singapore.
Lasik may not be suitable for everyone. If you are one of those unsuitable LASIK candidates, fret not, there are other options like SMILE, Implantable Contact Lenses and Ortho-K night lenses to consider.
Editor’s Note:
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