International Eye Clinic

International Eye Clinic is a ophthalmology clinic in Orchard, Singapore.

International Eye Clinic is a private ophthalmology practice at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Orchard, led by Dr Currie Chiang. Dr Chiang has over 28 years of private practice experience and trained in ophthalmology at Singapore General Hospital and in London and Scotland, including corneal and glaucoma work. The clinic offers general specialist eye care for adults, with particular experience in conditions of the cornea and glaucoma.

Services at International Eye Clinic

Based on Dr Chiang’s training, the clinic’s work includes corneal and glaucoma care. Private ophthalmology clinics of this kind typically also offer the services below; please confirm with the clinic which it provides.

• Comprehensive eye examinations: a full check of vision, eye pressure and the front and back of the eye.
• Glaucoma assessment and treatment: measuring eye pressure and the optic nerve, visual field testing, and eye drops or laser to lower pressure.
• Corneal conditions: diagnosis and treatment of infections, scarring, dry eye and other surface problems.
• Cataract assessment: deciding when a cloudy lens is affecting daily life enough to consider surgery.
• Red or painful eyes: assessment of conjunctivitis, inflammation and other causes.

Doctors

The clinic is led by Dr Currie Chiang, a consultant ophthalmologist with over 28 years of private practice experience.

What a comprehensive eye examination involves

Many serious eye diseases, including glaucoma, cause no symptoms until vision is already lost, which is why a full specialist examination is different from a vision test for glasses. A typical examination includes:

• Visual acuity: reading letters on a chart, with and without your glasses.
• Eye pressure: measured with a gentle puff of air or a small probe after numbing drops.
• Slit lamp examination: a microscope view of the eyelids, cornea, iris and lens.
• Dilated retinal examination: drops widen the pupils so the doctor can see the retina and optic nerve.
• Extra tests if needed: visual field testing for glaucoma, or scans of the retina and optic nerve.

Adults over 40, people with diabetes, those with a family history of glaucoma and people with high myopia benefit most from regular checks. Read our guides to glaucoma and cataract to learn more about two of the most common age-related eye conditions.

How to choose an ophthalmologist in Singapore

• Check that the doctor is on the SMC Specialist Register for ophthalmology.
• Consider the route: polyclinics and CHAS GPs can refer to public eye centres for subsidised care, while private clinics can usually be seen without referral.
• Ask about experience with your specific problem, such as corneal disease or glaucoma.
• Bring your glasses or contact lenses, previous eye reports and a list of medicines. Avoid driving if your eyes will be dilated.

To compare options, see our best eye clinics in Orchard and the eye clinic directory.

When to seek urgent eye care

Call 995 or go to A&E for sudden loss of vision, a severely painful red eye with blurred vision, headache or vomiting, an eye injury, or a chemical splash. Contact lens wearers with a painful red eye should stop wearing lenses and be seen the same day, as corneal infections can worsen quickly.

Common questions

Where is International Eye Clinic?

The clinic is at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Orchard. Contact the clinic directly for the unit number and appointments.

Where did Dr Chiang train?

He trained in ophthalmology at Singapore General Hospital and in London and Scotland.

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