Best Lasik & Refractive Surgeons in Singapore: Editorial Directory by Sub-Specialty

A neutral, editorial directory of notable LASIK & refractive surgeons practising in Singapore, grouped by sub-specialty to help you find the right expertise. This is not a ranking and not a paid listing.

How we compiled this directory

We list established, currently-practising LASIK & refractive surgeons with a clear public professional footprint, chosen to cover the main areas of vision-correction and refractive eye care — not by who pays. Profiles are compiled from public sources and we omit ratings and prices, which we cannot independently verify. This is an independent editorial selection, not an advertisement — see our editorial policy. Always verify a doctor’s current registration on the SMC public register and choose based on your own needs, your GP’s referral and your insurance.

LASIK & laser vision correction

• Dr Tony Ho — Clearvision Eye Clinic & LASIK Centre (general refractive surgery (flapless/bladeless))

SMILE (ReLEx) keyhole laser correction

• Dr Mohamad Rosman — Advanced Eye Clinic & Surgery (cataract & refractive (lasik, smile, icl))
• Dr Marc Tay — The Lasik Surgery Clinic (smile (relex))

ICL — implantable collamer lens

• Dr David Chan — Atlas Eye Specialist Centre (icl (implantable lens) & refractive)

Presbyopia & lens-based correction

• Dr Wesley Chong — Eagle Eye Centre (presbyopia & lens-based correction)

Cataract & refractive surgery

• Dr Chua Wei Han — Advanced Eye Clinic & Surgery (cataract & refractive)

Cornea, keratoconus & refractive

• Dr Jimmy Lim — JL Eye Specialists (cornea & refractive (lasik))
• Dr Cordelia Chan — Eye Surgeons @ Novena / @ Napier (keratoconus & cornea (refractive))

How to choose

• Match the procedure to your eyes — LASIK or surface ablation, keyhole SMILE, or implantable ICL for higher prescriptions or thinner corneas. A suitability assessment determines which is safe for you.
• Get a thorough pre-assessment — corneal thickness, prescription stability and eye-surface health all affect candidacy; not everyone is suitable.
• Check registration on the SMC register and confirm fees; LASIK is elective and not MediSave-claimable, while cataract surgery is.
• Costs & suitability — see our guides on LASIK cost, LASIK vs SMILE vs ICL and am I suitable for LASIK?

Looking for a clinic rather than a named doctor? See our shortlist of LASIK clinics in Singapore.

Independent editorial directory — not a paid listing or ranking, and not medical advice. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.

What a refractive surgeon treats, and when to consider surgery

LASIK and refractive surgeons correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, reducing or removing the need for glasses or contact lenses. Common options include LASIK and surface ablation, keyhole SMILE, and implantable collamer lenses (ICL) for higher prescriptions or thinner corneas. Vision-correction surgery is elective, so it suits people whose prescription is stable and who want greater freedom from glasses. It is not suitable for everyone, and a careful assessment determines which procedure, if any, is safe for your eyes.

What to look for when choosing a LASIK surgeon in Singapore

• Registration and training: Confirm the surgeon is on the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) public register, ideally as an ophthalmology specialist with refractive-surgery experience.
• Thorough pre-assessment: Corneal thickness, prescription stability, tear-film and eye-surface health and pupil size all affect candidacy. A good clinic screens carefully and is willing to advise against surgery when it is not appropriate.
• Procedure fit: The surgeon should explain why a particular technique suits your eyes rather than offering only one option.
• Aftercare: Ask how follow-up visits and any enhancement procedures are handled.

Costs and financing

Laser vision correction is classified as an elective procedure and cannot be paid for using MediSave, and it is generally not covered by insurance. This is because LASIK and similar refractive surgery are considered optional rather than medically necessary. By contrast, cataract surgery, which treats a medical condition, can be claimed within MediShield Life and MediSave limits. Confirm the full fee, including pre-assessment and follow-up, before deciding.

Questions to ask at your first consultation

• Am I a suitable candidate, and which procedure is safest for my eyes?
• What are the risks, including dry eye and the chance of needing an enhancement?
• What does the fee include, and are follow-up visits covered?
• What is the expected recovery time and aftercare routine?

Common questions

Can I use MediSave for LASIK?

No. Laser vision correction is treated as an elective procedure and is not MediSave-claimable. Cataract surgery, which is medically necessary, is treated differently and can draw on MediSave and MediShield Life within set limits.

What is the difference between LASIK, SMILE and ICL?

LASIK reshapes the cornea after creating a flap, SMILE is a keyhole technique that removes a small lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, and ICL implants a lens inside the eye without removing corneal tissue, often used for higher prescriptions or thinner corneas. Your assessment determines which is suitable.

Is LASIK permanent?

The corneal reshaping is permanent, but your eyes can still change with age, and conditions such as presbyopia or cataracts may develop later and affect vision independently of the original correction.

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