Cataract Surgery

A cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. Thea lens is naturally transparent and focuses...

Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery

Femtosecond lasers emit ultra-short pulses of energy similar to those used in LASIK...

Intraocular Lenses And Refractive Options

Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens in your eye that has become cloudy and is affecting your vision. An artificial lens implant is placed in the eye in order to restore vision.

YAG Laser Capsulotomy

A Nd:YAG (neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet) laser capsulotomy is a...

Cornea Transplant

A cornea transplant, or called a "keratoplasty", is a surgery where...

Laser Vision Correction

Short-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism can affect your eyesight giving blurred vision...

Pterygium Surgery

A pterygium is a wing-shaped, benigh growth on conjunctival tissue across the cornea. It usually occur...

Blepharitis

Blepharitis refers to inflammation of the eyelids. Such inflammation can be due to bacterial infections (e.g...

Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are medical devices. They should be prescribed by qualified eye care practitioners...

Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a very common eye condition.

Fitness to Drive (English)

Good vision is essential for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Driving with poor vision puts the driver...

Fitness to Drive (Mandarin)

Good vision is essential for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Driving with poor vision puts the driver...

Fitness to Drive (Malay)

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SLT Glaucoma

SLT laser works by using gentle laser energy to stimulate the outflow channel of the eye, thus improving...

Surgery for Glaucoma

In glaucoma, there is permanent and progressive damage to the eye ball nerve (called the optic nerve), which can lead to irreversible blindness.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is Singapore's most common cause of permanent blindness. Many call it the “Silent Thief of Sight" because it can steal your vision away without you even knowing it - quietly, painlessly and irreversibly.

Narrow Angles

The angle of the eye is the area where fluid normally drains out of the eye. In some individuals, the angle is narrower...

Hemifacial Spasm

Hemifacial means half the face. Spasm means involuntary contractions of a muscle. Hemifacial spasm is when half the face (either the right half or the left half) twitches uncontrollably.

Microvascular Cranial Nerve Palsy

Movement of our eye is controlled by 6 muscles. These muscles rceive signals from nerves called cranial nerves (CN)...

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition which causes certain muscles to become tired and weak easily. The muscles controlling the movement of the eyeball and eyelids are commonly affected.

Non-arteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy

AION is anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy. There are 2 types of AION...

Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis is a condition affecting the optic nereve. The optic nerve carries information from the eye to the brain...

DCR Nasolacrimal Duct

DCR is aimed at creating an osteotomy (a small opening in the bone that surrounds the lacrimal sac) to allow tears to drain and bypass the area of obstruction.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery includes any surgery which involves making a surgical incision or stitching on the eyelid.

Orbital Surgery

It is surgery which involves the area of the orbit (eye socket). This area (orbit) is bound by the bones surrounding the eyeball.

Entropion

An in-turning of the eyelid margin, usually of the lower eyelid. When the eyelashes rub against the front of the eye, it causes discomfort.

Ptosis

Drooping of the upper eyelid. It can be present in one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) eyes.

Tearing Disorders

The normal human eye produces a certain amount of tears for adequate lubrication of the surface of the eye.

Eye Muscle Surgery

Eye muscle surgery (known also as strabismus or squint surgery) is a surgical procedure that changes the alignment (position) of the eyes.

Amblyopia

Amblyopia occurs when one eye (or both eyes) fails to achieve normal vision in infancy or childhood. Amblyopia is also known as “lazy eye”.

Refractive Error in Children

A refractive error occurs when light rays entering the eye are not precisely focused on the retina (internal light-absorbing surface) of the eye.

Strabismus Squint

Strabismus is present when both eyes are not looking in the same direction and when both eyes are not aligned.

AC Tap

It is the procedure to take out fluid from front part of the eye for diagnostic or treatment purpose.

Anterior Uveitis

Anterior uveitis is the inflammation of the anterior most portion of the middle coat (uveal tract) of the eyeball.

Episcleritis and Scleritis

The sclera is the white outermost coat of the eyeball. It forms the four-fifths of the tough outer wall of the eyeball (red arrow)

Intermediate Uveitis

Intermediate uveitis, also known as pars planitis, affects the 'middle' area of the eye.

Posterior Uveitis

Posterior uveitis, affects the back part of the eye involving retina and choroid.

Steroid Therapy

Uveitis is a chronic recurrent inflammation of the eye, which can be definitely controlled, but often cannot be completely cured.

Intravitreal Injection

An intravitreal injection is an injection into the vitreous cavity of the eye.

Retinal Detachment

The retina, often referred to as the film of the eye, is the light-sensitive layer of the eye that detects images and sends it to the brain via the optic nerve.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Deterioration or breakdown of the macula (central part of the retina) can occur with age.

Diabetic Retinopathy

This is a disease of the retina (the nerve layer lining the inside of the eye) resulting from the effects of diabetes on its blood vessels.

Laser Treatment for Diabetic Eye Disease

Diabetic eye disease is due to diabetes mellitus. The high sugar content in the bloodstream of diabetics indirectly affects the internal nerve layer of the eye

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Occlusion (blockage) of a retinal vein is one of the most common causes of sudden painless reduction of vision in the older population.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

AMD is caused by damage to the macula (central sensory portion of the eye).

Common Eyelid Conditions

We offer treatment for the following common eyelid conditions: Entropion, Epiblepharon, Trichiasis and Peri-ocular Lumps.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye complication of diabetes mellitus. It results from damage to the retinal blood vessels at the back of the eye.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis (sore eyes) is a common eye condition. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva and the eyelids

Eye Screening Packages

Eye screening enables early detection of potentially sight-threatening eye conditions.

Ptosis Eyelid Surgery

Post-Operative Care Tips

Eye Surgeries (English)

Post-Operative Care Tips

Eye Surgeries (Mandarin)

Post-Operative Care Tips

Pre-Op Instructions

Preparing for your Cataract Surgery

Post-Op Instructions

Post-Cataract Operative Care

Eyelid Care

Practising Eyelid Care

iCare HOME Tonometer

Visual Field Test

This test is necessary for the eye doctor to diagnose or monitor patients with glaucoma. It usually takes about 6 to 8 minutes per eye