Restoring Vision
Enriching Lives
Established in 2007, Asia Pacific Eye Centre is a premier
eye specialist clinic located in Gleneagles Hospital.
IMPORTANT: Updates on Asia Pacific Eye Centre services.
In view with the new advisory from the Multi-Ministry Taskforce on COVID-19 for the healthcare sector, these are the updates for Asia Pacific Eye Centre.
From 2nd June onwards,
1) Our clinic will be open from Mon – Fri from 9.00am to 4.00pm and on Saturday from 9.00am to 12 noon. Do make prior appointments so that we can ensure staggering and safe distancing during your visits.
2) We are allowed to attend to patients with/for
- Acute eye problems/emergencies
- Recent eye procedures and/or surgeries for postop reviews
- Advanced cataract/glaucoma procedures
- Surgery to protect patients who are dependent on one eye to see
3) Other non-urgent procedures such as LASIK will be put on hold, and we will not be able to provide a scheduled date till further notice from MOH.
However, if you are unsure if you should be coming to the clinic, feel free to contact us to clarify with our staff.
All enquiries can be directed to contact@asiapacificeyecentre.com.sg or Asia Pacific Eye Centre’s hotline (6470 3366).
We thank you for your support and understanding and will do our utmost to help you through this challenging time.
In the meantime, please take care, stay safe and healthy. Together, we can come out of this stronger.
Yours Sincerely, Asia Pacific Eye Centre Team
IMPORTANT: Updates on Asia Pacific Eye Centre services.
With the new circuit breaker measures extension, we unfortunately have to reschedule all non-urgent appointments made in May, to June instead.
As we have quite a huge amount of appointments to reschedule and contact, please be patient with us and give us some time to contact each of you individually.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this tough time as we prioritize your health and safety.
Yours Sincerely, Asia Pacific Eye Centre Team
Asia Pacific Eye Centre services in view of latest COVID-19 measures
Dear Patients,
During these unprecedented times, our top priority is your safety and that of your loved ones. On 3 April 2020, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced the new precautionary measures to minimise the further spread of COVID-19.
At Asia Pacific Eye Centre, we will do our part in preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
During this period from 6th April to 5th May 2020:
1) Our clinic will still be open for acute eye problems/emergencies during this period from Mon – Fri from 9.00am to 4.00pm and on Saturday from 9.00am to 12 noon. Do make prior appointments so that we can ensure staggering and safe distancing during your visits.
2) Patients with recent eye procedures and/or surgeries done in the last 1 month should still come for their postop reviews.
3) All other patients whose conditions are stable will receive a phone call to postpone their appointment till after 5th May.
However, if you are unsure whether you should be coming for follow-up, feel free to call our clinic to clarify with our staff.
All enquiries can be directed to contact@asiapacificeyecentre.com.sg or Asia Pacific Eye Centre’s hotline (6470 3366).
We thank you for your support and understanding and will do our utmost to help you through this challenging time.
In the meantime, please take care, stay safe and healthy. Together, we can come out of this stronger.
Yours Sincerely, Asia Pacific Eye Centre Team
LASIK
Wake up with clear vision. No glasses, no contacts, 24/7 visual freedom. Wavefront Customized iLASIK, Epi-LASIK.
Cataract Surgery
‘4-in-1’ surgery corrects myopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Monofocal, Multifocal, Extended Range of Vision IOLs.
Glaucoma Treatment
Experienced glaucoma specialist. Safe, effective, proven glaucoma medication and iStent implant available.
ICL
Safer, more stable alternative to LASIK. Does not remove any corneal tissue. Works in harmony with the natural eye.
Lipiflow
Safe, effective, FDA-approved treatment for for dry eyes caused by Membolian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
Childhood Myopia
Diagnosis and treatment of early onset of myopia in children. Atropin and Myopin medications available.
Asia Pacific Eye Centre (APEC)
Asia Pacific Eye Centre (APEC) is an eye specialist clinic located in Gleneagles Hospital in Singapore. We were established in 2007, and have been serving patients since. Our resident eye specialists at APEC are Dr Lee Hung Ming and Dr Tan Yar Li.
APEC is an established centre that offers a vast range of surgical procedures including LASIK, Epi-LASIK, LASIK Xtra, Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL), Phacoemulsification and Introcular 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. We 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.
Dr Lee Hung Ming
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Ophth)
Trusted Surgeon with Excellent Track Record
20+ Years of Experience
20,000+ Cataract & LASIK Cases
Former Head of Refractive Surgery at TTSH & NUH
Dr Lee Hung Ming was the first in Singapore to perform:
- Bladeless LASIK Surgery (2004)
- ICL Surgery for the Treatment off Myopia (2005)
- Laser-Assisted Bladeless Cataract surgery via Femtosecond Laser (2012)
Dr Tan Yar Li
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth), MRCSEd (Ophth), FAMS (Ophth)
Former Consultant at Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)
Former Deputy Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Changi General Hospital
- Dr Tan Yar Li as awarded 3 gold medals for Best Candidate in Glaucoma, Vitreoretinal as well as Neuro-ophthalmology in the Specialists’ Exit exam
- Dr Tan was one of the first few surgeons in Singapore to perform Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
Why Choose Us
Established. Experienced. Trusted.
Technology
APEC believes in continuous innovation, we regularly update our medical technology according to the latest industry developments.
Touch
Rest assured in the hands of experienced doctors with many years of surgical experience, as well as seasoned nurses and optometrists.
Trust
APEC’s reputation is one that has been built around experience and trust, as evidenced by our large pool of referral patients.