Do You Have Cataracts? Which Cataract Surgery Is Suitable for You?
Book a pre-cataract surgery assessment to find out. A thorough eye examination — consultation with our experienced cataract surgeon included.
Are You Experiencing the Following Symptoms of Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. If left untreated, it can progressively worsen and significantly impact your quality of life. Common symptoms include:
- Cloudy or blurred vision
- Haziness in the form of a 'film' over the eye
- Extreme glare from sunlight, lamps, or car headlights
- Haloes around bright lights
- Hard to see in dim light or at night
- Encountering a brown or yellow tinge in your vision
- Faded or less saturated colours
- Double vision
- Frequently changing prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses
Get a cataract assessment which includes a consultation with our cataract surgeon to understand more about your condition.
$230 Cataract Assessment
A thorough eye examination which helps our cataract surgeon determine whether you have cataracts and which surgical option is most suitable for you.
A thorough eye examination which includes:
- Visual acuity test
- Eye pressure test
- Manifest refraction
- Pupil dilation
- Examination of the anterior and posterior segment
- Cataract video and counselling
- Consultation with cataract surgeon
Intraocular Lens Types
The Intraocular Lenses available for cataract surgery fall under the following classifications:
Monofocal IOL
Corrects vision at a single fixed distance — typically distance vision. Spectacles may still be required for near tasks.
Multifocal IOL
Corrects vision at multiple distances, reducing dependence on spectacles for both near and far tasks.
Toric IOL
Corrects moderate to high corneal astigmatism in addition to cataracts, available in both monofocal and multifocal designs.
Note that both monofocal and multifocal lenses can correct moderate to high corneal astigmatism if they incorporate toric lens design, having different powers in different meridians of the lens.
Ophthalmologist With > 20 Years of Experience
Dr David Chan
Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon
Medical Director
MB ChB (UK), M Med, FAMS, MRCS (Edin), FRCS (Edin)
Dr David Chan is the Medical Director and Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon at Atlas Eye Specialist Centre. He specialises in complex cataract surgery, anterior segment surgery and refractive surgery. Dr Chan graduated from the University of Leicester Medical School, United Kingdom. He obtained his Masters of Medicine from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland as well as the Academy of Medicine of Singapore. Holding post-graduate degrees in Ophthalmology from both the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, Scotland, and NUS, Dr Chan completed his surgical training fellowship in both anterior segment surgery and refractive surgery at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada under the direct tutelage of Professor Howard V. Gimbel.
Find Out Which Cataract Surgery Is Right for You
Depending on your assessment results, Dr Chan will advise if you have cataracts and if cataract surgery is necessary.
Book a cataract assessment — $230There Are Mainly 2 Types of Cataract Surgery
Surgery fee from $7,000 per eye (Medisave and insurance claimable)
Micro-Incision Phacoemulsification Surgery
The cataracts in the lens of the eyes are liquified by ultrasound energy. The emulsified remnants are then removed via a narrow incision measuring 2 to 3mm. As the wounds are self-healing, no stitches (sutures) are required, allowing for a faster recovery.
Bladeless Cataract Surgery — Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (Flacs)
Also known as femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. This procedure utilises the femtosecond laser used in LASIK surgery to create the incision and fragment the cataract. Ideal for complex surgeries, this method is also minimally invasive, has improved wound construction, and allows for accurate lens positioning. However, the procedure costs more than micro-incision phacoemulsification surgery and its benefits are not seen as significant enough to warrant a higher fee.
Depending on your assessment results, the cataract surgeon will advise if you have cataracts and if cataract surgery is necessary.
Medisave and Insurance
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents can claim up to $3,210 per eye from Medisave.
Cataract surgery is claimable through Medisave and insurance. You can claim from either your own, spouse's, or children's Medisave account. Most insurance policies also provide coverage for cataract surgery. The amount claimable will depend on the coverage of your policy.
Why Choose Atlas Eye Specialist Centre for Cataract Surgery?
Experience
Our cataract surgeon has more than 20 years of experience in treating cataract, and specialises in complex and high risk cataract surgery.
Technology
We offer US FDA-approved and evidence-based surgical options — be it blade or bladeless cataract surgery. You also have an entire range of intraocular lenses (IOL) including monofocal, multifocal, toric or non-toric IOLs to choose from based on your eye condition, lifestyle and budget.
Service
We believe in partnering and empowering you to be an active participant in your eye care as our team of eye surgeons and clinical optometrists guides you through every step of your journey with us — from pre- to post-surgery.
Book Your $230 Pre-Cataract Surgery Assessment
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Book appointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Most cataracts develop slowly over time and affect people over the age of 50. About half of the population has cataracts by age 65. In rare cases, infants can have congenital cataracts. These usually are related to the mother having measles, chicken pox, or other infectious disease during pregnancy, but sometimes they are inherited.
If you have cataracts in both eyes, surgery is typically performed on one eye first followed by the second eye a few days or weeks later. This approach allows the first eye to recover and vision in that eye to stabilise before surgery is performed on the other eye.
A cataract usually starts with mild symptoms and may be unnoticeable to the patient at first. With time, it grows larger and cloudier. The time to consider cataract surgery may arise when the vision worsens to the point where performing daily tasks becomes a challenge (e.g. driving, working, sports or reading).
At this time — and for the foreseeable future — cataract surgery is the only viable treatment for visually significant cataracts.
Our cataract surgery starts from $4,600 per eye. Treatments are claimable via Medisave or insurance.
Visit Us at Our Clinics
Two convenient locations in Singapore
Access via Lift Lobby E or F
Tel: +65 6737 9119 | Email: info@atlaseye.sg
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Book a pre-cataract surgery assessment and let Dr David Chan guide you through your options.
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