When overseas patients step into the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), they are immediately impressed with the ultra-modern facility. The entire 8-storey complex is purposefully built to look after patients who require eye care and treatment at a cost of S$50million.

FACILITIES

2 floors of eye clinics consisting of 50 consultation suites 9 high tech operating theatres Day recovery suites Refractive surgery (LASIK) centre Argon/Yag laser centre Advanced diagnostic and evaluation rooms Digital imaging and photography unit Pharmacy for the dispensing of eye drops and medications

The building also contains a large auditorium and training rooms for educational programs for the medical staff as well as the public and two floors dedicated to research clinics and basic laboratories engaged in cutting-edge trials and research projects conducted by the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI).

The Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) is the largest provider of eye care services in Singapore. The centre is known for its high quality and one-stop personalized service for patients who require eye care services provided by its staff of 450 highly specialised medical, nursing, para-medical and administrative personnel.

MEDICAL EXCELLENCE, GENUINE CARE
SNEC provides high quality, cost effective eye care to all its patients. Each year we manage:

250, 000 outpatient visits 14,000 day surgeries 3,000 LASIK procedures 8,000 laser procedures for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma etc

As soon as our overseas patients arrives, they are greeted by the friendly receptionist staff who will guide them to the International Patient Service (IPS) Centre where they will be assisted with their needs. The International Patient Service (IPS) has been set up to help our patients and their family members with:

Appointments and referrals Concierge service: Interpreters, foreign exchange and portering services Visa application and extension Accommodation Transportation Visitors’ Information

Depending on the eye condition, the patient will be referred to the relevant service among the SNEC’s 9 well-established eye subspecialties. Managed by the largest group of 40 senior consultant and consultant ophthalmologists in Singapore, each service looks after a special area of eye disease:

CATARACT AND COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY
Small Incision Phaco Cataract Surgery

Over 8,000 cases performed a year 100% audit and quality assurance for each surgery Every surgery is videotaped for audit & teaching

CORNEAL SERVICE

Pioneer in conjunctival autograft pterygium surgery Our Eye Bank is able to support our corneal transplantation 200 grafts performed a year

GLAUCOMA SERVICE
Glaucoma Surgery:

Glaucoma filtering surgery Use of anti-metabolites Use of setons Laser procedure for peripheral iridotomy

Glaucoma Diagnostics with Advanced Systems

Ultrasound biomicroscopy Stereodisc imaging Retinal nerve fiber layer analyzer Automated perimetry

LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY SERVICE (LASIK)

Over 3,000 cases performed each year to correct myopia (short-sightedness from 200 degrees to over 1000 degrees), hyperopia (long sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness), astigmatism Two laser suites with the latest iris-recognition wavefront technologies which ensure safety, accuracy and effective outcomes

NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE

Optic neuritis Ischemic optic neuropathy Ocular myasthenia Hemifacial spasms Ocular Cranial Nerve Palsy

OCULOPLASTIC & AESTHETIC EYE PLASTIC SERVICE

Blepharoplasty (double lids) Ptosis surgery (lid corrective surgery) Lacrimal surgery Orbital areas facial reconstruction Aesthetic/Medical Botox therapy Orbit tumor surgery Thyroid eye disease, orbital decompression

PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS SERVICE

Paediatric cataracts Squint surgery Myopia therapy Botox treatment Visual assessment in children Retinopathy of prematurity

UVEITIS & OCULAR INFLAMMATION SERVICE

Uveitis, full medical evaluation and laboratory investigations for the treatment of ocular inflammation Ocular infections/endophthalmitis Immunosuppression conditions

VITREO-RETINA SERVICE
Surgical Retina:

Detached retina surgery Vitrectomy surgery for vitreous haemorrhage, diabetic eye disease Ocular trauma Macular hole surgery

Medical Retina:

Laser photo-coagulation for diabetic retinopathy Photodynamic therapy (PDT) Retinal imaging, angiography Ocular coherent tomography (OCT)

SNEC - TRADITION OF QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM
The Centre conducts 100% audit of its major operations and has developed a strong reputation for its excellent results and outcomes which are comparable to top centers in the world. SNEC is distinguished by its hallmark of quality, and the tradition of high ethical and professional standards.

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For further information and assistance, please contact

International Patient Service – Singapore National Eye Centre

	Tel:	(65) 6100 9393
	Fax:	(65) 6222 9393
	Email:	ips@snec.com.sg
	Website:	www.snec.com.sg
	Address:	11, Third Hospital Avenue, Outram Road, Singapore 168751