Eye Checkup & Screening Package in Singapore
Why Regular Eye Examinations Matter?
When you go for an eye checkup in Singapore, you give your doctor the chance to spot serious eye conditions early, before they affect your sight.
Through a simple eye examination, your doctor can detect:
How Often Should You Have an Eye Test or Eye Screening?
How often you should go for an eye examination in Singapore depends on your age and health. You may follow these general guidelines:
Schedule Your Child’s First Eye Checkup in Singapore by Age 5
Bring your child for their first comprehensive eye test before they enter primary school, or by age five. From then on, you can schedule yearly screenings to monitor for myopia and/or other vision changes.
Book an Eye Examination Every 1–2 Years as an Adult (Ages 18-60)
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, go for a yearly eye checkup to keep your prescription accurate. If you don’t need corrective lenses and have no symptoms, you can book an eye screening once every two years.
Get a Yearly Eye Screening After Age 61
Once you reach 61, your risk of cataracts, glaucoma, presbyopia and macular degeneration rises. Protect your sight with an annual eye examination.
Plan Annual Eye Tests if You Have Chronic Conditions
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of glaucoma, book an annual eye screening, or follow the schedule your doctor recommends.
Choosing the Right Eye Screening Package for Your Needs
When you choose an eye screening package in Singapore, you need to consider the following factors:
- Your Purpose: Do you need a routine check, a pre-surgery assessment, or a condition-specific test?
- Your Age: Children and teenagers often need screenings for myopia, while seniors may require tests for cataracts, glaucoma, or macular degeneration.
- Your Medical History: Conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease may call for packages with retinal or optic nerve scans.
- The Level of Coverage: Choose a targeted package if you have one concern, or a comprehensive package if you want a full overview in one visit.
Eye Screening Packages
At Asia Pacific Eye Centre, our eye screening packages in Singapore are designed for specific needs.
Pre-Lasik/SMILE® Pro Eye Screening
This package checks if your eyes are suitable for refractive correction through detailed corneal and vision tests.
- Visual Acuity
- Auto Refraction
- Manifest Refraction
- Eye Pressure check
- Orbscan
Cataract Basic Screening Package
Designed for patients experiencing cloudy or blurred vision, this eye screening package helps detect cataracts early and guides treatment options.
- Refraction
- Visual Acuity
- Eye Pressure Check
- Doctor's Consult
Validity Period – Upto 31 Jan 2025
Pre-LASIK Eye Screening
This eye screening package checks if your eyes are suitable for LASIK surgery. Contact lens wearers should stop wearing soft lenses for at least five days and hard lenses for two weeks before the appointment. Available Monday to Saturday.
- Visual Acuity
- Auto Refraction
- Manifest Refraction
- Eye Pressure check
- Orbscan
Pre-SMILE Pro Eye Screening
- Visual Acuity
- Auto Refraction
- Manifest Refraction
- Eye Pressure check
- Orbscan
Glaucoma Screening
If you have a family history of glaucoma or high eye pressure, this eye screening package* focuses on detecting glaucoma in its earliest stages.
- Visual Acuity/Auto-Refraction
- Eye Pressure Check (Tonometry)
- Corneal Thickness Measurement
- Optic Nerve Scan/Optical Coherence Tomography (Nerve)
- Optic Disc Photography
- Doctor’s Report
*Does not include consultation with Doctor.
Cataract/Glaucoma/Age-Related Macular Degeneration Screening
This comprehensive package screens for the most common age-related conditions in one visit, giving you a full overview of your eye health.
- Visual Acuity/Auto-Refraction
- Eye Pressure Check (Tonometry)
- Corneal Thickness Measurement
- Optic Nerve & Macular Scan/Optical Coherence Tomography (Nerve & Macular)
- Optic Nerve & Retinal Photography
- Doctor’s Consult
Refractive Surgery Prices
If you’re considering refractive surgery at Asia Pacific Eye Centre, our doctors will first confirm your suitability through one of the eye screening packages listed above. After reviewing your results, they may recommend LASIK, SMILE®, or implantable lenses. Prices are shown below per eye or per package.
| PROCEDURES | DESCRIPTION |
PRICE FROM (excl. GST) |
PRICE FROM (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Standard LASIK/Epi-LASIK (per eye) |
A laser procedure that corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea. | $1,400 | $1,526 |
|
Wavefront Customized iLASIK/Epi-LASIK (per eye) |
Another version of LASIK that maps the unique shape of your cornea for a customised treatment and also addresses your night vision. Can also be used for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. | $1,688 | $1,840 |
| SMILE® Pro (per eye) | A minimally invasive laser procedure for myopia and astigmatism. Our doctors will use a small incision without creating a corneal flap to support healing and corneal stability. | $2,600 | $2,834 |
| ICL Implantable Contact Lenses (both eye) | An option for patients with high myopia or thin corneas who may not qualify for LASIK. Instead of reshaping the cornea, we’ll implant a corrective lens in the eye to work with your natural lens. |
$7,200- $9,500 (depends on amount of myopia) |
$7,848- $10,355 (depends on amount of myopia) |
| LASIK Xtra (per eye) | An add-on procedure called corneal cross-linking, sometimes performed together with LASIK to support corneal stability. | $600 | $654 |
Our Eye Screening Specialists
Dr. Lee Hung Ming
Senior Consultant & Eye Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth)
FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Ophth)
A highly-respected eye specialist in Singapore with 20+ years of experience, Dr. Lee has performed 20,000+ cataract and LASIK procedures. He received the ACE Award for surgical training excellence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Dr. Tan Yar Li
Senior Consultant & Eye Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth)
MRCSEd (Ophth), FAMS (Ophth)
Dr. Tan was one of the first few eye surgeons in Singapore to perform Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. She’s a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with extensive experience in glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery.
Dr. Wong Chee Wai
Senior Consultant & Eye Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (OPHTH), FAMS (Ophth)
MCI (Singapore), PHD (UTRECHT)
Dr. Wong is a fellowship-trained retinal specialist in Singapore who founded the Surgical Retina Service at Sengkang Hospital. He’s a respected clinician and researcher with over 60 publications and a PhD in ocular drug delivery.
Dr. Gillian Teh
Senior Consultant & Eye Surgeon
Sub-specialties: Oculoplastic, Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology
MBBS (London), MMed (Ophth), FAMS
Dr. Teh is a fellowship-trained oculoplastic specialist in Singapore with expertise in eyelid, cataract, and comprehensive eye surgery. A former consultant at SNEC and clinical tutor at NUS, she combines surgical precision with a strong commitment to patient care and medical education.
Dedicated Insurance Support
We understand that navigating the financial aspect of healthcare can be overwhelming. We welcome all patients with or without insurance and can assist with your claims no matter your personal or corporate insurance plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Eye conditions such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy often progress without obvious symptoms. A routine eye screening in Singapore allows your doctor to detect these changes early, before they cause irreversible vision loss.
An eye examination in Singapore can reveal:
- Refractive errors such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and astigmatism.
- Cataracts, which cause cloudy vision.
- Glaucoma, linked to raised intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage.
- Diabetic retinopathy, caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina.
There isn’t one schedule that fits everyone. The timing of your next eye test in Singapore depends on your age, whether you wear glasses, and if you have medical conditions that affect the eyes. Your doctor will advise you on the interval that suits you best.
Bring your current glasses or contact lenses, along with any previous prescriptions or medical records. Some eye screening packages in Singapore involve pupil dilation, which can blur your vision for a few hours, so you may want to arrange transport home.
A standard eye checkup in Singapore may include:
- Visual acuity testing (clarity of vision).
- Refraction testing (to measure your prescription).
- Tonometry (to measure intraocular pressure).
- Retinal and optic nerve imaging.
After the screening, your doctor will explain the results and discuss whether further tests or treatment are required.
Our eye screening packages at Asia Pacific Eye Centre start from $48 before GST. The cost varies depending on the type and number of tests included in each package.
Routine eye screenings usually aren’t covered under Medisave or government subsidies. If you have personal or company insurance, you may be able to make a claim, and our team can guide you through what applies in your case.
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