Lasik eye Surgery

[babaking]

anyone knows what’s the price for no touch all laser epi lasik at EEC? please advise. thanks

 

[jayz89]

anyone knows what’s the price for no touch all laser epi lasik at EEC? please advise. thanks

you can call them up or emial them or go down and have a chat. you go do assessment first.

cos not everyone can do Epi-LASIK

http://www.eagleeyecentre.com.sg/service/lasik-refractive/financing-options-cost-lasik/

 

[Sapphy]

anyone knows what’s the price for no touch all laser epi lasik at EEC? please advise. thanks

EEC epilasik cost is in the range of 3.5 - 5.5 k for both eyes.

You can request to find out a price quote for the costs of LASIK from 5 different clinics in Singapore at once here.

The price advertised on website etc is higher, because doctors cannot offer discounts online etc.

However, in private correspondence, its common for doctors to waive consult fees, etc etc.

 

[shoosie]

Hello. Just did epilasik 6 days ago. Removed bandage lens today. Vision is relatively clear for both eyes. But is it normal for one eye's vision to be sharper than the other? How long does it take for both to be equally sharp? Hoping that they didn't under or overcorrect it omg.

 

[Malingsoo]

I think it would be best to go for the pre-assessment for those interested in lasik. It'll take 3 hours. Probably only the doctor would be able to recommend what type of surgery is suitable for you.
I just called up Atlas and have an appt with Dr Chan next Sat for lasik to be done on 27 Dec.
If anyone is interested, i will keep you guys posted on how much are the charges next week.

 

[jayz89]

Alright, just got my IntraLase done at Shinagawa Eye Centre with Dr See.

Been 8hr30min, vision is hazy/cloudy, can see but not perfect yet.

Eye drops every hour.

just bathe trying not to get any water inside my eyes, successful

no pain no teary eyes, i dont even wear my sunglasses. even after ops i walk out of wheelock without it. but as i am typing this on my desktop i am wearing my sunglasses cos abit too bright to my liking after a surgery. i can dont wear it too.

hmm nth much to update now, tomorrow need to go back again to take out my protective contact lens

Total paid today
$4011.00

Day 2
Went back Shinagawa to remove the protective contact lens. Brought 2 box of eye drops total $35~

No need to wear sunglasses. My normal daily routine as usual. Only thing is when bathing must be very careful.

Eye sight test came out to be 6/6 according to the lady who took the eye test just now. But still hazy/cloudy.

I can tell not perfect yet. Shall see after one or two weeks.

Signing out

 

[LonelyMan]

Anyone tried LASIK or ICL in JB?

 

[jayz89]

Anyone tried LASIK or ICL in JB?

I think dont bother if u dont live near custom.

U need to go back after a day, a week and a month for review.

Plus, not that expensive, around $3500 to $4000 in sg only

 

[yangboy93]

I just did ReLex Smile at Atlas Eye 2 days ago. Results are amazing to me. On the day itself after the procedure, I can see quite clearly (just abit cloudy).
On the second day, I went back for checkup and I was told that my eyesight was 6/6 already. I can read everything including all the smallest letters for the eye test. It feels like I already have perfect eyesight.
I haven't felt any side effects like dry eyes or so, just that sunlight is a little bright, but wearing sunglasses for now works and Dr Chan said that I just need to let my eyes adapt for awhile more.

 

[LonelyMan]

I think dont bother if u dont live near custom.

U need to go back after a day, a week and a month for review.

Plus, not that expensive, around $3500 to $4000 in sg only

Thanks for your info.

ICL is easily $10k in SG from what I understand.

 

[jayz89]

Thanks for your info.

ICL is easily $10k in SG from what I understand.

my quote is for LASIK.

anyway for ICL i cant comment much but for that amount of $ for such surgery i will do in my own homeland.

 

[Adelynelovestosing]

hi im thinking of doing lasik (im currently 18 y/o )
Isit possible to do so at 18 without parental consent bc im actually a foreigner studying in sg and my parents r in my home country??? I mean my parents r ok with me doing lasik but my peers told me that if im below 21 here in sg, i need a responsible adult (i.e. parents/guardians) to follow me and accompany me for the procedure????

 

[talkingpigger]

Happy New year everyone !

I am planning to go for lasik end of Feb and is considering Shinagawa! Anyone has any tips or referral to share?

Anyway, I've signed up for the talk next week! Because I read somewhere that there will be discount given after the talk lol. Just wanted to know if there is any ohejr better promotion.

 

[veryred]

hi yall,

I'm considering between epilasik @ EEC & transPKR @ Clearvision, though i think im a bit more inclined towards transPKR.

read a lot of good recommendation on Dr Theng. Wanna know if anyone has first hand exp with clearvision, and which doc? I googled for reviews and all of them are sponsored post, which I don't trust.

TIA!

Hi guys,

So in the end I chose transPKR @ clear vision, I did my procedure in Oct 17 & just wanted to share my exp with y'all.

1st appointment was eye check up, I went on a weekday morning, so it was empty and I completed my check-up + doc's review within an hour. My cornea thickness and eye shape is suitable for this procedure, so there wasn't much concern. My eyesight was L 3.00, R 3.25, astigmatism 1.75 on both sides.

surgery day:
- Filled up some forms, paid money, and went through a briefing on post-care and how to use the medications, etc.
- after the briefing, you are asked if you need the toilet, otherwise they will "suit you up".
- there was 4 patients going thru surgery that day, and I was no.3 (I think it's first come first serve, so if you come in early and register first, you get to go first).
- "suit up" basically is wearing of the gowns and eye drop to dilate ur eyeballs. After suiting up, we sat outside the Operation Theatre and waited for our turn. (it's a relatively fast procedure, about 15 mins each).
- when it was my turn, I was literally shaking... but very excited at the same time...
- so anyways, I was instructed to lie down on the operating table. Doc go through with you briefly what will happen, and ask you not to worry and put numbing eye drop on 1st eye (mine was right).
- after the eyedrop, doc will fix the eye clamp on you. The eye clam obviously is to prevent u from blinking during the procedure.
- after a few mins, the doc will start the procedure... so basically you just have to lie there, look into the green light and hold as still as possible.
- doc will do a countdown.. and basically I'm just telling myself to hold as still as possible. I actually did smell some burning smell on my first eye and was freaking out lol. Once its done, doc said "well done! 1 eye done!" and then he will clean ur eyes with eyedrops and antibacterial wipe, which was kinda weird cause u can see him poking ur eyes, but you don't feel a thing. The doc will also put some sort of contact lens thats suppose to help your recovery.
- now, same thing repeat for the second eye. Personally I thought the second eye was much harder to go through. As after the procedure, my first eye was already going through light sensitivity, so it was damn hard and painful to keep my eyes wide open without moving. But didn't have much of a choice but to grit through ur teeth and finish that 30seconds of laser.
- after I'm done with both eyes, I sat up and saw clarity!!Was super excited, and got to take a obligated photo with the doctor before moving to the dark room for a 40mins rest.

Dark room:
- so basically there are 5 different eyedrops u have to put with a 10-mins interval, so the assistant/nurse will help you with your first set of eyedrops, thus the 40mins "rest" in the dark room.
- after my first eye drop, it was ok. I can feel the light sensitivity at this point already, but all's good.
- after a 10mins rest and the second eye drop, eye was starting to having burning sensation (feels like I got chilli padi in my eye)
- by the time the nurse come for 3rd eye drop, I could barely open my eyes... I was like ... is this normal? did the doc lasered the wrong thing, why is there so much pain... I guess much to my relief, the first 2 patient before me felt the same... and they were already in the "advanced" stage of pain lol
- 4th eye drop, the nurse had to pry open my eye... at this point I wanted to cry. the pain was intense, I don't know why did I spend so much money to torture myself....
- after the final eye drop, I could leave already. THANK GOD I had my partner come pick me, otherwise I don't know how I was going to get home.
- as soon as I got home, I took 2 Panadol Xtra and went to sleep.
- I woke up about 3hrs later and there wasn't the intense pain anymore! But I was super super sensitive to light. I had to wear my sunglasses around the house, and I can't even look at my handphone screen, but at least there was no pain.

Recovery
- post op day 1-5, I went back to the doc twice for review. I guess I took quite good care of my eyes, doctor mentioned that I healed very well, so I have to come back in 3 days to remove the contact lens.
- by Day 3, my light sensitivity has pretty much subsided.
- I went out in the evening on day 3, I couldn't really see well but I was bored to death at home, and was a bit shocked to see halo effects on the night lamps, but thank goodness it eventually healed.
- I went back to work on Day 5 , and it was quite hard to read the computer screen. So if you can, best to take longer break.
- In general, eye was ok except for the dryness from the contact lens. Especially when you just wake up, opening your eyes can be a bit painful.
- Day 8 I took out the contact lens, and I felt immediate relief. No more dry eye, but I still couldn't see clearly. Also to note, this was the last time I went back to the doc.
- Day 14, I can look at computer screen without squinting my eyes. Though my eye sight wasn't perfect yet, but it's manageable.
- 1 month post op, I pretty much can read/see most things already. But at this point, I still feel slight pain when I bring something too close to my eye (not touching). For example, when I wear eyeliner, or mascara, my eye actually feels quite stressed....eventually this feeling went away, not sure when exactly though.

- I am about 2.5months post op now. all's good, no light sensitivity, no dry eyes, no pain, no halo effect, no anything! I also went for an eye check up at the optometrist when I wanted to do a pair of computer glasses. and I am 20/15 with 0 astigmatism!

all in all, the surgery is a success for me, and of course I hope it lasts for as long as possible.

Is clearvision a good choice? I would say I am glad I went with transPRK, the healing time was a bit longer but the risk for side effect was very low and I am super happy with my results. If I had the money to spare, I wouldn't go for clearvision. The service level was pretty ****. I felt like I was just another patient, the doctor/nurses wouldn't spend extra effort to explain the procedures unless you ask. But if you haven't go through it, how would you know what to ask?
During one of my follow up appointment, it was a 10am appt, the doc only got to the clinic at 1030am, and I only got to see him at 11am... I was freaking pissed obviously, so I didn't go back for further review after removing my contacts even though it was FOC. But I guess, if you already know what to expect, know exactly what you want, and is looking for a reasonably priced and safe procedure without the bells and whistles, clearvision is a good choice.

HIH!

 

[HCS_HCS]

13th mth post surgery updates: Finally had an appt with Dr Julian at EEC since he was fully scheduled previously. It was a 2-3 mth wait time.

Came for a consultion regarding my post surgery side-effects (Glare and Halo) that has been bothering me ever since the last review session with Dr Julian.

Did all sort of eyesight tests, which had indicated that my left eye (Astigmatism residual) is weaker than my right eye.

As usual, Dr Julian went through the consultation fast and stated that there is nothing more he can do on his part. Also, advised not to do anymore for both eyes.

I’m probably not seeking help from Dr Julian anymore as I find him not really helpful in resolving this issue.

 

[Sapphy]

LASIK costs in Singapore

Happy New year everyone !

I am planning to go for lasik end of Feb and is considering Shinagawa! Anyone has any tips or referral to share?

Anyway, I've signed up for the talk next week! Because I read somewhere that there will be discount given after the talk lol. Just wanted to know if there is any ohejr better promotion.

You can find out about the realistic total cost of LASIK in Singapore here, broken down by the various types of procedures (eg. RELEX SMILE, epilasik etc).

You can also get free quote from 5 different eye centres at the same time, if that helps to give you a better sense of how much LASIK will cost for your condition. Hope that helps

 

[kaikaibird]

Thinking of doing TransPRK soon, deciding between who to go to. Would you guys recommend Dr Por at Novena Eyesurgeons or Dr Tony Ho at Clearvision or Dr Chan at Atlas Eye?

Worried about the personalisation of the service and if they will take time to understand your situation

 

[talkingpigger]

Hello all! I've booked pre-laser evaluation at Atlas and signed up for lasik talk by Shinagawa. Gonna see which clinic makes me feel better then I shall go with it!

Anw, I'm torn between lasik or smile. Anyone has any recommendations or advice? So far what I know is that smile is supposed to be a better and improved vision correction procedure than lasik but it is still too new to determine its Long term effectiveness.

Anyone went with smile or know someone who did smile? Care to share your experience?

 

[TwinHeartzzz]

Thinking of doing TransPRK soon, deciding between who to go to. Would you guys recommend Dr Por at Novena Eyesurgeons or Dr Tony Ho at Clearvision or Dr Chan at Atlas Eye?

Worried about the personalisation of the service and if they will take time to understand your situation

If you are considering transprk, i would definitely vote for dr ho at clearvision! i went for epilasik years back with him, had a wonderful experience and still seeing 6/6 till now. epilasik is also surface based, but it has upgraded to transprk now. apparently, dr ho is the first surgeon who did this surface based surgery, so he is the most experienced. oh, by the way, my bro did this new transprk procedure with dr ho also, he is very pleased with the results!

Wouldn't personally consider both doctors from novena eyesurgeons or atlas eye, as i believe that they're new players in this market. choosing transprk under dr ho would still be the safest choice. just my two cents worth!

 

[Miharu]

Hi everyone. After reading up on various places, I have decided to do LASIK at Shinagawa with Dr Lee.

I have booked my assessment this Saturday.

I have low myopia with less than 200 on each eye, along with some Astigmatism (san guang)

I'm leaning towards Intralase Lasik but i will need to have the final evaluation by the doctor to determine if i'm a suitable candidate.

Wish me good luck!