Our ophthalmologists
Our skilled team of eye specialists is experienced in testing, diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They will guide you through the various eye test procedures with care and patient-centred service.
An eye check-up is an eye examination to evaluate your vision and test for eye conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Your doctor will also check to see if your vision needs correction with prescription lenses. If you already wear glasses or contact lenses, your prescription will be checked to confirm if there are any changes since your last vision test.
Your eye doctor will likely use specialised instruments, shine bright lights into your eyes and examine your eyes through different lens equipment. This helps them check on your eye health and detect problems that can develop over time.
There are several types of vision tests:
If your test results show that you may have an eye condition, your doctor may recommend more specialised tests for a better diagnosis.
Regular eye check-ups help detect eye problems at their earliest stage and give clues to your overall health. They also allow your doctor a chance to intervene early to help you manage your eye health and correct any eye conditions.
If you are healthy with no symptoms of vision problems, we recommend having a complete eye health check-up at age 40 when vision changes and eye diseases are likely to start. Based on the results, your doctor can recommend how often you should return for subsequent eye examinations.
People who are 60 or older should go for eye check-ups every 1 – 2 years.
You should also have your eyes checked more often if you:
Eye check-ups are generally safe diagnostic tests with low risks.
At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals in Singapore, the gift of eyesight is one we aim to protect and regain for our patients. Our team of ophthalmology specialists is experienced and skilled in testing, diagnosing and treating eye conditions to preserve your eye health and improve your quality of life.
Our skilled team of eye specialists is experienced in testing, diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They will guide you through the various eye test procedures with care and patient-centred service.
For enquiries, please call
+65 6250 0000 (Orchard) or +65 6898 6898 (Novena)
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+65 8111 7777 (Orchard) or +65 8111 5777 (Novena)