Ophthalmology at Sengkang General Hospital

Patients who require cataract surgery can undergo the procedure in two dedicated operating theatres within SKH. The high surgical standards of SNEC are maintained by our specialised operating staff, with the same implants and equipment from the SNEC main centre at our SGH campus. In addition, our doctors also provide urgent consultations and ophthalmic care for patients warded at SKH.

As the population in the north-east grows, the SNEC Eye Clinic @ SKH will continue to expand and enhance its range of services to meet the increasing needs of patients. Looking for an eye doctor or considering a cataract surgery in Singapore? The SNEC Eye Clinic team at Sengkang General Hospital is ready and available to serve you.

Our Services

General Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Our general cataract and comprehensive ophthalmology services include screenings for eye disease and disorders, visual acuity and accuracy exams, prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses, and any surgical evaluations that might be required. If your medical condition requires an ophthalmology specialist, you will be referred to one by our eye clinic.

At SKH, we offer:

• Comprehensive eye examination
• Cataract assessment and small-incision cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation [with options of premium intraocular lens for astigmatism (toric lens) and presbyopia (multifocal lenses)]

Cornea

The cornea is a crucial part of the eye that acts as its outermost lens. It works like a window controlling and focusing the entry of light into the eye and makes up a large part of the eye’s total focusing ability. Our eye doctors and specialists can help you with: 

• Investigation and diagnosis of cornea problems
• Consultation and initial treatment for corneal infections and ulcers
• Analysis and diagnosis of common cornea degenerations and ectatic conditions
  

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a type of eye disease where vision is impaired and often lost due to damage in the optic nerve of the eye. SKH provides:

• Screening for early glaucoma and evaluation of glaucoma suspects
• Evaluation and diagnosis of glaucoma using technologically advanced devices such as the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser (HVF) and Optical Coherence Tomographer (OCT)
• Medical and Surgical treatment (including laser) of glaucoma

Medical & Surgical Retinal Disease

Our team of eye doctors can evaluate and advise on the management of various retinal conditions, including:

• Diabetic retinopathy and other vascular eye diseases
• Age-related macular degeneration (dry and wet)
• Floaters and Flashes and other vitreous disorders
• Retinal tears and retinal detachment