LASIK - Change Your Life
Goodbye, Glasses!
Glasses and contact lenses are only able to provide temporary vision correction. Some find them inconvenient when playing sports, travelling, or during daily activities.
On the other hand, LASIK is able to grant 24/7 visual freedom, allowing you to see clearly from the moment you wake up.
Is LASIK Suitable For Me?
LASIK is suitable for the majority of people who:
- Are over 18 years of age
- Have a stable eye prescription
LASIK is able to correct a wide range of refractive errors:
Is LASIK Safe?
LASIK is an FDA-Approved procedure that has been shown to be predictable, accurate, and safe – with many years of clinical studies.
Why Choose LASIK Surgery at Asia Pacific Eye Centre?
At Asia Pacific Eye Centre, we use the iLASIK technology. iLASIK is the “new and improved” version of LASIK. It is currently the only treatment safe and accurate enough for use on NASA Astronauts and US Navy SEAL personnel. iLASIK ‘measures and treats individualized imperfections that are never treated with standard or optimized treatment‘, making it a ‘potentially superior vision correction alternative.‘
As with any surgery, LASIK has risks. Common side effects of LASIK include dry eyes, haloes and glares. In most cases, these minor side effects lessen over time. More serious complications include corneal infections, retinal detachment and glaucoma. However, the chance of serious complications occurring is very low. Side effects and complications will be discussed with you in more detail during your pre-LASIK assessment.
Your LASIK Journey at Asia Pacific Eye Centre
The Pre-LASIK Assessment can be done any day from Monday to Saturday.
For contact lens wearers, please lay off your lenses at least for 5 days (soft lenses) to 2 weeks (hard lenses) before the assessment. This is to ensure accuracy of your eye test results and surgery. During the pre-LASIK assessment, you will undergo a series of eye tests to determine your suitability for the procedure. The doctor will discuss the different treatment options with you based on your eye condition and your preferences.
If you are found to be suitable for LASIK, the next step is to arrange a date for the surgery. Surgery slots are available every Wednesday morning and Friday morning.
When you first arrive on the day of surgery, you will be prepped – a nurse will clean your eyes, apply numbing eye drops, and you will change into a surgical gown. Next, it’s time for the big moment. Not to worry, a LASIK surgery only takes 15-20 minutes, you’ll be done in no time!
After LASIK, you will be brought to the recovery room to rest for 20-30 minutes. Once you are rested, it’s time to head home. It is best to have someone to accompany you. For the first 6 hours after LASIK, your eyes may have a “sandy” feeling and your vision will be blurry – this is perfectly normal. As more time passes, your vision will gradually get clearer. In most cases, you’ll be able to resume daily activities on the very next day!
You are strongly advised to come for 1-day, 1-week, 1-month and 3-6 months follow-up visits. This is so that the doctor can monitor your recovery process and ensure that everything goes smoothly. Once you have been given the “clear” by your surgeon, you’re good to go. Enjoy your newfound clear vision, be free to do the things that you love!
Our LASIK Specialists
Dr. Lee Hung Ming
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth)
FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Ophth)
Senior Consultant | Eye Surgeon
Sub-specialty: Cataract, Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease
Trusted Eye Specialist 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 of Myopia (2005)
- Laser-Assisted Bladeless Cataract surgery via Femtosecond Laser (2012)
Dr. Tan Yar Li
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth)
MRCSEd (Ophth), FAMS (Ophth)
Senior Consultant | Eye Surgeon
Sub-specialties: Glaucoma, Cataract, Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Languages: English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew
Fellowship Trained Specialist
Former Consultant at Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)
Former Deputy Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Changi General Hospital
- Dr Tan Yar Li was awarded 3 gold medals for Best Candidate in Glaucoma,
- Vitreoretinal as well as Neuro-ophthalmology in the Eye Specialists’ Exit exam
- Dr Tan was one of the first few surgeons in Singapore to perform
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
| PROCEDURES |
PRICE (excl. GST) |
PRICE (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-LASIK Eye Screening | $197 | $215 |
| Pre-SMILE ReLEx Eye Screening | $197 | $215 |
| Standard LASIK (per eye) | $1,400 | $1,526 |
| ILASIK Wavefront Customized (per eye) | $1,688 | $1,840 |
| ReLEx SMILE (per eye) | $2,400 | $2,616 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The laser procedure itself takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Most patients can return to work the next day
For most patients, LASIK results are permanent.
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