Avg Price
$3,482
Avg Review Rating
4.6/5
Avg Recovery Duration
2-3 days
At-a-Glance Comparison (Sortable)
Clinic | Rating | Location | Outlets | Year founded | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlas Eye Specialist Centre | Central | 2 | 2015 | $3535 onwards | |
NUH Cataract & LASIK Centre | South | 1 | 1986 | $2187-$2776 | |
Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre | Central | 1 | 2012 | – | |
Eagle Eye Centre | West, East, Central | 7 | 2006 | $3250 onwards | |
Dr. Cordelia Chan Eye Surgeons | Central | 1 | 1995 | – | |
Lang Eye Centre | Central | 1 | 2013 | $3680-$4770 | |
Lee Hung Ming Eye Centre | Central | 1 | 2007 | $2,834 | |
SNEC Laser Vision Centre | South | 1 | 1989 | $2384-$2493 | |
Nova Eye Centre | South | 1 | 2020 | $5,790 | |
Dr David Goh Eye Specialist Centre | Central | 1 | 2017 | $3300 onwards |
You must have grown tired of wearing spectacles or realized that purchasing contact lenses every month is a waste of money. So you’ve finally decided to get ReLEx SMILE surgery to improve your vision permanently.
Finding the best ReLEX SMILE clinic for your eyes, on the other hand, can be difficult. Urban Living compiled a list of ReLEX SMILE clinics in Singapore to help you decide which one best fits your budget and location.
Related article: ReLEx SMILE in Singapore: Side effects, costs, suitability, risks
1. Atlas Eye Specialist Centre
Unique advantage
Independently owned and managed by fellowship-trained and accredited specialist eye surgeons.
Highlights
Offers comprehensive eye treatments from common conditions like myopia to complex disorders arising from diabetes or aging.
Utilizes advanced technologies including the VisuMax Femtosecond System for ReLEx SMILE surgery that reduces laser incisions by up to 5 times compared to traditional LASIK.
Dr. David Chan completed specialized surgical training fellowships in anterior segment and refractive surgery at the University of Calgary under Professor Howard V. Gimbel.
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290 Orchard Road, Paragon Medical Tower 1, Level 7 Unit 9, 238859
6737 9119
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Atlas Eye Specialist Centre, led by Medical Director Dr. David Chan, provides evidence-based and FDA-approved treatments for a range of eye conditions from myopia to complex disorders related to diabetes or aging.
The center is independently operated by fellowship-trained specialists supported by experienced optometry and surgical staff. The facility employs modern technologies including the VisuMax Femtosecond System for ReLEx SMILE surgery, which reduces laser incisions compared to traditional LASIK, and the IOLMaster 700 for precise measurements in cataract surgeries.
Related article: ReLEx SMILE vs LASIK. Which is right for you?
Atlas Eye offers customized solutions with a focus on patient safety, surgical precision, and comprehensive care from initial consultation through aftercare, while maintaining multilingual services in English, Bahasa, and Chinese.
2. NUH Cataract & LASIK Centre
Unique advantage
NUH LASIK Centre offers complimentary enhancement services if required within 3 years post-surgery.
Highlights
Maintains a positive pressure airflow system with HEPA filters to ensure optimal surgery conditions.
Provide multiple refractive surgery options including PRK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and PRESBYOND to address various vision correction needs.
As part of Singapore’s first academic health system, they integrate clinical care, education, and research capabilities.
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5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 119074, NUH Medical Centre, Level 17
6908 2222
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
The NUH LASIK Centre provides comprehensive refractive surgery services for vision correction, including PRK, LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and PRESBYOND procedures tailored to individual needs.
Located in Singapore’s National University Hospital Medical Centre, the facility features a specialized LASIK suite with controlled environment systems and advanced laser technologies including MEL 80 excimer and femtosecond lasers.
Their team of ophthalmologists conducts thorough assessments to determine suitable procedures based on factors like corneal thickness, lifestyle requirements, and existing conditions such as dry eyes or presbyopia. The centre offers post-surgical follow-up consultations and complimentary enhancement services within three years of the initial procedure, while maintaining connections to academic medical resources as part of Singapore’s first academic health system.
3. Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre
Unique advantage
Dr. Lim is the only ophthalmologist from Singapore elected to publish her LASIK results on the worldwide AMO iDesign Registry that provides guidance to other LASIK surgeons.
Highlights
Dr. Lim received fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London for over seven years before returning to Singapore.
Her eye centre was accredited as a Centre of Excellence for the use of LENTIS multi-focal intra-ocular lens implant for presbyopia correction.
Dr. Lim participates in pro-bono cataract surgeries through the “Keeping Hope Alive” charitable organization.
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101 Irrawaddy Rd, #19-01/02/03/07, Royal Square Medical Suites, 329565
6570 2220
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dr. Natasha Lim Eye Centre offers specialized eye care services including LASIK, cataract surgery, and treatments for various eye conditions in Singapore.
Dr. Lim, trained at the University of Nottingham Medical School and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, brings over 20 years of ophthalmology experience to her practice.
The centre provides bladeless laser cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and presbyopia correction among other services. As the only Singaporean ophthalmologist selected to publish LASIK results on the worldwide AMO iDesign Registry, Dr. Lim applies her international experience and technical expertise to eye care while also contributing to community health through charitable initiatives like “Keeping Hope Alive.” The clinic is located at Royal Square Medical Centre in Novena, Singapore.
4. Eagle Eye Centre
Unique advantage
Integrates ophthalmic and optometric eye care under one roof, providing comprehensive subspecialty services.
Highlights
Seven locations across Singapore for improved accessibility.
Dr. Julian Theng, the founder, was selected to represent Singapore in conducting Phase 4 Clinical FDA approval trials for Restor +300ADD Multifocal Lens Implants.
EEC was involved in Singapore’s first “tooth-in-eye” surgery that successfully restored sight to a blind teenager.
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38 Irawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, #08-22/23/24, 329563
6570 1000
Monday – Friday : 9am to 5pm, Saturday : 9am to 12pm
Eagle Eye Centre (EEC) is a multisubspecialty eye treatment centre in Singapore established in 2006 that integrates ophthalmic and optometric care under one roof.
With seven locations across Singapore, EEC provides accessibility to a wide range of eye care services. The centre offers subspecialty treatments including refractive surgery, cataract surgery, retina services, corneal transplants, glaucoma management, diabetic eye treatments, myopia control, and presbyopia treatment.
Founded by Dr. Julian Theng, who has conducted clinical trials for multifocal lens implants and participated in Singapore’s first “tooth-in-eye” surgery, EEC aims to deliver comprehensive eye care while maintaining affordability for patients across the region.
5. Dr. Cordelia Chan Eye Surgeons
Unique advantage
Dr. Chan is one of the earliest surgeons to perform bladeless LASIK, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE), and lamellar corneal transplantation in Singapore.
Highlights
Dr. Chan spent 21 years at SNEC as Head of Refractive Surgery Service and Senior Consultant of Cornea and External Eye Disease Services.
She has mentored and trained both local and international ophthalmologists in various surgical procedures.
Dr. Chan maintains an active research presence with publications in high-quality peer-reviewed international journals and works with the ophthalmic industry on new treatments and devices.
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Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, 38 Irrawaddy Rd, #09-28, 329563
6694 0400
Mondays to Fridays: 8:30am to 5:30pm, Saturdays: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Dr. Cordelia Chan Eye Surgeons @ Novena offers specialized ophthalmology services with a focus on cornea and refractive surgery. Based at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre in Singapore, Dr. Chan brings nearly three decades of experience, including 21 years at Singapore National Eye Centre.
The practice provides treatments for various eye conditions including cataract surgery, LASIK, corneal transplantation, keratoconus, dry eye, and myopia management for both adults and children. As one of the region’s pioneering surgeons in bladeless LASIK, SMILE, and lamellar corneal transplantation, Dr. Chan combines clinical practice with ongoing research contributions and international teaching engagements to deliver current treatment approaches.
6. Lang Eye Centre
Unique advantage
Dr. Leonard Ang performed the earliest series of Boston keratoprosthesis artificial cornea transplantations in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Highlights
Dr. Ang introduced bioengineered oral stem cell transplantation for severe cornea disease in Singapore.
The clinic offers comprehensive eye care with specializations in cataract surgery, cornea disease treatment, glaucoma treatment, and refractive surgery.
Dr. Ang has published over 90 articles in international journals and received 32 scientific awards including the Singapore National Academy of Science Young Scientist Award.
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Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-58/59, 329563
6684 1000
Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 5:30pm, Sat: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Lang Eye Centre, established in 2013 and located at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre in Singapore, provides comprehensive eye care services under the leadership of Dr. Leonard Ang, who brings over 25 years of experience as a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist.
The centre offers treatment for a wide range of conditions including cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, and retinal disorders, along with refractive surgical options such as LASIK and Implantable Contact Lens procedures.
Dr. Ang, who introduced bioengineered oral stem cell transplantation in Singapore and performed the first series of Boston keratoprosthesis artificial cornea transplantations in Southeast Asia, heads a team that utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment to address both routine and complex eye conditions, including specialized pediatric treatments and stem cell therapy.
7. Lee Hung Ming Eye Centre
Unique advantage
Dr. Lee Hung Ming was the first in Singapore to perform Bladeless LASIK Surgery (2004), ICL Surgery (2005), and Laser-Assisted Bladeless Cataract surgery (2012).
Highlights
The centre has performed over 30,000 procedures since its establishment in 2007.
APEC is a joint venture between Parkway Pantai Hospitals and ISEC Healthcare, combining exceptional medical facilities with vast eye care experience.
The centre offers a comprehensive range of surgical procedures including LASIK, Cataract Surgery, and treatments for conditions like glaucoma and myopia.
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6A Napier Road, Gleneagles Hospital, Hospital Block Level 3, 258500
6470 3366
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Saturday: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Asia Pacific Eye Centre (APEC), established in 2007 at Gleneagles Hospital Singapore, is an eye specialist clinic formed as a joint venture between Parkway Pantai Hospitals and ISEC Healthcare.
The center features a team of four resident specialists including Dr. Lee Hung Ming, who pioneered several eye procedures in Singapore including Bladeless LASIK (2004) and Laser-Assisted Bladeless Cataract surgery (2012).
With over 30,000 procedures performed to date, APEC provides comprehensive services ranging from LASIK, cataract surgery, and implantable contact lenses to treatments for conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and childhood myopia. The center combines Parkway’s medical facilities with ISEC Healthcare’s experience to deliver eye care services six days a week at their Napier Road location.
8. SNEC Laser Vision Centre
Unique advantage
SNEC records every single major operation for teaching and monitoring to ensure high standards, contributing to their 99% success rate in cataract surgeries.
Highlights
SNEC offers 10 subspecialties in ophthalmology and provides specialist eye care to more than 50% of patients in Singapore’s public sector.
The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) established in 1997 conducts high-impact research with Singapore generating the highest number of eye publications per capita globally.
As a national eye center, SNEC trains one in two ophthalmologists in Singapore and maintains international educational programs that have benefited thousands of eye specialists across Asia.
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11 Third Hospital Ave, 168751
6227 7255
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm, Saturday, 8.30am – 12.30pm
Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), incorporated in 1989 and operational since 1990, serves as Singapore’s designated national eye center within the public healthcare network.
Part of the SingHealth academic cluster, SNEC provides specialist ophthalmological services through a team of nearly 80 ophthalmologists across 10 subspecialties, handling more than 50% of public sector eye care in Singapore. The center maintains a practice of recording all major operations for quality assurance, contributing to its 99% success rate in cataract surgeries.
SNEC works in conjunction with the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI), established in 1997, which conducts research on eye conditions common among Asians, helping Singapore produce the highest per capita eye-related publications globally. Beyond clinical care, SNEC trains half of Singapore’s ophthalmologists and operates educational programs that reach thousands of eye specialists throughout Asia, cementing its position as a regional hub for ophthalmic education and research.
9. Nova Eye Centre
Unique advantage
Dr. Eugene Tay received all basic, advanced, and subspecialty training at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Highlights
The eye clinic offers ReLex SMILE laser vision correction that can be completed in under 10 minutes for both eyes.
Nova Eye Centre provides comprehensive treatments ranging from routine eye examinations to advanced surgeries including ICL and Dacryocystorhinostomy.
The clinic accepts various insurance plans and offers assistance checking coverage for plans not listed.
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81 Marine Parade Central, #01-642, 440081
6970 4960
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays – 9am to 5pm, Wednesday – 1pm to 5pm, Saturdays – 9am to 4pm
Nova Eye Centre is an eye specialist clinic in Singapore that offers a comprehensive range of eye care services including routine examinations, laser vision correction, cataract treatments, glaucoma management, and refractive procedures.
Led by Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr. Eugene Tay, who has over 20 years of clinical experience and received training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, the clinic provides personalized eye care using evidence-based practices. The clinic’s signature service is Zeiss SMILE, a minimally invasive laser vision correction procedure that can be completed in under 10 minutes for both eyes. Nova Eye Centre accepts various insurance plans and is located at Marine Parade Central, operating six days a week with extended hours on weekdays.
10. Dr David Goh Eye Specialist Centre
Unique advantage
Dr. Goh personally conducts all consultations, examinations, and treatments for his patients.
Highlights
The clinic is the first private facility with an in-house MOH-licensed Eye Ambulatory Surgery Centre offering 100% bladeless cataract surgery.
Dr. Goh completed his Glaucoma Fellowship at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the top eye hospitals in the world.
The centre features three fully-equipped operating theatres and comprehensive equipment covering all aspects of eye care under one roof.
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6 Nutmeg Road, Nutmeg Court, 228337
6733 3316
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5 PM, Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dr. David Goh’s NOVENA Bladeless Cataract Surgery & Eye Specialist Centre offers comprehensive ophthalmological services with a focus on technology-assisted treatments.
As the first private clinic with an in-house MOH-licensed Eye Ambulatory Surgery Centre, it provides 100% bladeless cataract surgery alongside treatments for presbyopia, myopia, astigmatism, glaucoma, and retinal conditions. Dr. Goh, who trained at UK institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital and holds multiple medical credentials, personally conducts all consultations and procedures.
The facility features three operating theatres and integrates artificial intelligence with surgical expertise to address eye conditions ranging from routine to complex. Dr. Goh combines his international training with local experience to provide services including computer-guided cataract surgery, glaucoma treatments, LASIK, and acute eye emergency care.