Asia Pacific Eye Centre

Asia Pacific Eye Centre is a ophthalmology clinic in Singapore.

Asia Pacific Eye Centre is a private specialist eye centre at Gleneagles Hospital on Napier Road, operating since 2007. Its team of senior consultant eye surgeons covers cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastic and refractive (vision correction) surgery, and it also sees children for myopia and general eye problems. The centre lists minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) among its procedures, and its team has fellowship-trained surgeons in glaucoma and cataract.

Services at Asia Pacific Eye Centre

• Eye check-ups and screening: routine examinations to pick up conditions such as glaucoma, cataract and retinal disease early.
• Vision correction: LASIK and related laser procedures, surface laser (ASA/PRK/LASEK), SMILE and implantable contact lenses (ICL) for people who want to reduce reliance on glasses.
• Cataract surgery: replacing the cloudy natural lens with an artificial one; the centre also mentions light-adjustable lens options.
• Glaucoma care and MIGS: eye drops, laser and surgery to lower eye pressure, including stent-based minimally invasive procedures.
• Retina: laser for retinal tears, care for retinal detachment and age-related macular degeneration, and assessment of floaters.
• Dry eye: LipiFlow treatment for blocked oil glands in the eyelids.
• Children’s eyes: myopia control and paediatric eye care.
• Oculoplastic surgery: eyelid procedures such as blepharoplasty for droopy lids.

Doctors

The centre’s website lists four senior consultant eye surgeons: Dr Lee Hung Ming (cataract and LASIK), Dr Tan Yar Li (glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery), Dr Wong Chee Wai (retina) and Dr Gillian Teh (oculoplastic, cataract and comprehensive ophthalmology).

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery explained

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, usually because pressure inside the eye is too high, and lost vision cannot be restored. Most people start with daily eye drops. When drops are not controlling pressure well, cause side effects or are hard to use consistently, surgery becomes an option.

MIGS refers to procedures that improve drainage of fluid from the eye through very small incisions, often using a tiny stent. They are frequently combined with cataract surgery, so one operation deals with both problems. Compared with traditional glaucoma surgery, recovery is generally quicker, but MIGS is mainly suited to mild to moderate glaucoma, and some patients still need drops afterwards. Your surgeon will explain whether it fits your type and stage of glaucoma. Read more in our guides to glaucoma and glaucoma surgery.

How to choose an eye centre in Singapore

• Specialist status: check that each surgeon is an ophthalmologist on the SMC Specialist Register.
• Subspecialty match: for glaucoma or retinal problems, ask to see a surgeon with fellowship training in that area.
• Subsidised route: polyclinics and CHAS GPs can refer you to public eye centres at subsidised rates; private centres can be booked directly.
• What to bring: your current glasses, previous eye reports, a list of eye drops and medicines, and someone to drive you home if your pupils will be dilated.

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Eye emergencies

Call 995 or go to A&E for sudden loss of vision, a shadow or curtain across your sight, a sudden shower of new floaters with flashes, a painful red eye with headache and vomiting, or a chemical splash (rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes on the way).

Common questions

Where is Asia Pacific Eye Centre?

It is in the hospital block of Gleneagles Hospital, 6A Napier Road.

Does the centre see children?

Yes. It lists paediatric eye care and childhood myopia control among its services.

Details such as services, doctors and opening hours can change. Please confirm directly with the clinic before your visit.