Dr Leo Adult & Paediatric Eye Specialist

Dr Leo Adult & Paediatric Eye Specialist is a ophthalmology clinic in Orchard, Singapore.

Dr Leo Adult & Paediatric Eye Specialist is a private ophthalmology practice at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Orchard, led by Dr Leo Seo Wei. Dr Leo is a senior consultant ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, and the practice sees both adults and children for a wide range of eye conditions. Families looking for a paediatric eye clinic in the Orchard area often consider practices like this one, where the same specialist can look after a child’s eyes and a parent’s.

Services at Dr Leo Adult & Paediatric Eye Specialist

The practice covers adult and paediatric eye conditions. Eye specialist clinics of this type typically offer the services below; please confirm with the clinic which ones it provides.

• Children’s eye examinations: checking vision, focusing and eye alignment in babies, toddlers and school-age children.
• Squint and lazy eye: assessment and treatment with glasses, patching or surgery to help both eyes work together.
• Myopia control: measures to slow the progression of short-sightedness in children.
• Eyelid and tear duct problems in children: such as droopy lids or a watery eye from a blocked tear duct.
• General adult eye care: red or painful eyes, dry eye, cataract assessment and glaucoma screening.

Doctors

The practice is led by Dr Leo Seo Wei, a senior consultant ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience in adult and paediatric eye care.

When should a child see an eye specialist?

Many eye problems in children are silent, because young children rarely complain that they cannot see well. School vision screening catches some problems, but parents should arrange a specialist check sooner if they notice any of the following:

• An eye that turns in, out, up or down, even occasionally.
• Squinting, head tilting, sitting very close to screens, or covering one eye.
• A white or unusual reflection in the pupil in photos.
• A droopy eyelid that covers part of the pupil.
• Constant watering or sticky discharge in a baby.
• A family history of squint, lazy eye or high myopia.

Lazy eye (amblyopia) responds best to treatment in early childhood, which is why early assessment matters. A child’s first visit usually involves age-appropriate vision tests, checking eye alignment and movement, and eye drops to measure the true glasses prescription. The drops make vision blurry and light sensitive for some hours, so plan a quiet afternoon. Our guides to squint and lazy eye and myopia control in children explain more.

Choosing an eye specialist for your family

• Check that the doctor is an ophthalmologist on the SMC Specialist Register, and ask about their experience with children.
• For subsidised care, your polyclinic, GP or school health service can refer your child to a public hospital eye clinic. Private specialists can usually be booked directly.
• Bring your child’s current glasses, any school screening letters and previous eye reports.
• Ask how long the visit will take, as dilation drops add time.

Compare options in our best eye clinics in Orchard or the eye clinic directory.

Urgent eye problems

Call 995 or go to A&E for an eye injury, a chemical splash, sudden loss of vision, or a red, swollen and painful eyelid with fever in a child, which can signal a spreading infection.

Common questions

Does Dr Leo see adults as well as children?

Yes. The practice covers both adult and paediatric eye conditions.

Where is the clinic?

It is based at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Orchard. Contact the clinic for the exact unit and appointment details.

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