Snec Eye Clinic At Skh | Sengkang General Hospital

The SNEC Eye Clinic @ SKH (Sengkang General Hospital) is a partnership between SKH and SNEC to serve the eye care needs of those living in the north-eastern region of Singapore.

The SNEC Eye Clinic @ SKH clinic is staffed by existing specialists and ophthalmologists from SNEC and is supported by a team of ophthalmic nurses, allied health staff, and ophthalmic investigation technicians. Our eye specialist clinic provides a wide range of comprehensive eye services, including outpatient evaluation and treatment of common eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. Our experienced doctors also have sub-specialty training in areas such as Cornea and External Eye Diseases, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismus and Retinal Diseases. These services are supported by a suite of the latest investigative equipment and ophthalmic laser machines.

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

Location

Sengkang General Hospital
Medical Centre, Level 8

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Contact Details

To make an appointment, please
contact us at: 6227 7266
or Email:
appointments@snec.com.sg
(for appointment requests only).

Eye Conditions We Treat

At Sengkang General Hospital’s SNEC Eye Clinic, our faculty of eye specialists and doctors treat a wide range of conditions that include:

Age-related Macular Degeneration Astigmatism Blepharitis Blepharitis (Eyelid Infections Styes) Blepharoptosis Droopy Eyelids Blurred Vision Cataract Surgery Conjunctivitis Corneal Infection (Cornea Ulcer Infective Keratitis) Corneal Oedema Diabetic Retinopathy Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis) Dry Eye Syndrome Dry Eyes Eye Pain Eyelid Twitches (Spasms) Floaters and Flashes Glaucoma Itchy Watery Eye Macular Hole Myopia (Short-sightedness or Near-sightedness) Presbyopia (Lao Hua) Pterygium Retinal Detachment Retinal Tears Retinal Vascular Disorders Spasms Spasms (Eyelid Twitches) Tearing Disorders

Our Care Team

The SNEC Eye Clinic @ SKH clinic is staffed by a diverse team of eye specialists from SNEC. Not only are all our doctors and medical professionals highly qualified, but they are also well supported by a team of ophthalmic nurses, healthcare professionals, and ophthalmic investigation technicians.

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