The NUH LASIK Centre is dedicated to providing tailored, laser vision correction services for patients who desire optimum vision. Our team of highly trained ophthalmologists upholds the highest standards of safety, ethics and professionalism.
We recognise that laser eye surgery is a major decision. Our surgeons are dedicated to offering personalised care, guiding patients from initial assessment to treatment and follow-up.
Safety
The Centre maintains a strong focus on patient safety, leveraging technology to enhance care quality. Our LASIK suite, designed with strict control over humidity, temperature and air quality, features a positive pressure airflow system with HEPA filters, ensuring an optimal environment for surgery.
Technology
Equipped with innovative laser technologies, including the MEL 80 excimer laser and femtosecond lasers, we provide various treatment options that are precise, fast, safe and comfortable.
Academic Medical Centre
As part of Singapore's first academic health system, our affiliation with leading clinical and scientific minds enables us to integrate strengths in clinical care, education and research for our patients' benefit.
Refractive surgery, a term for laser surgery correcting vision problems such as
myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism, reduces dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
The NUH LASIK Centre assesses and treats patients aiming to lessen their reliance on glasses or contact lenses.
We offer Advanced Surface Abalation techniques such as Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) and Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK), as well as Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) such as All Laser LASIK (Femto LASIK) for the correction of myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism.
We also offer ReLEx SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction), a minimally invasive, bladeless technique with a fast recovery rate. Additionally, we perform phakic intraocular lens implants and advanced cataract surgery for those unsuitable for laser vision correction or with cataracts.
| Description | *Estimated price without GST (per eye) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Consultant | Consultant | Senior Consultant | |
| PRK (Aspheric, Wavefront/Tissue Saving, Topographic) | $1430 to $1792 | $1599 to $2129 | $1655 to $2242 |
| LASIK-Bladeless | $1594 to $2005 | $1763 to $2343 | $1819 to $2455 |
| ReLex SMILE | $2187 to $2776 | $2356 to $3114 | $2412 to $3226 |
| Presbyond | $2166 to $2749 | $2335 to $3086 | $2391 to $3199 |
| Pre-LASIK assessment (per visit) | $141 | ||
| Standard medication | $80 to $370 | ||
| Note: Price includes 3 post-LASIK, 2 refraction consultations and free enhancements for the first 3 years and excludes pre-LASIK assessment consultation. *All prices quoted are exclusive of GST (All figures have been rounded up). Prices are subject to change without prior notice and are accurate as of April 2023. Payment can be made by cash, NETS or credit card. Medisave claim is not applicable to all LASIK packages. | |||
LASIK Centre
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119074
NUH Medical Centre, Level 17
Tel: (+65) 6908 2222
Email: [email protected]
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), an advanced surface ablation procedure, serves as an alternative to conventional LASIK. PRK is "flap-free" method, offering the same laser vision correction as LASIK but without the need for a corneal flap incision.
In PRK, the corneal epithelium, the outermost layer of cells, is removed. An excimer laser then reshapes the cornea to achieve the desired vision correction.
Consider PRK if you:
Step 1: The procedure begins with anaesthetic eye drops to numb the eye, then an alcohol solution is used to dissolve the corneal epithelium, which is then removed with a special instrument.
Step 2: The pre-programmed excimer laser then ablates the corneal tissue. This reshapes the curvature of the cornea to correct the refractive error.
Step 3: A bandage contact lens is then used to cover the treated cornea to assist the healing process.
Reduced risk of cornea flap complications
Maintains corneal structural integrity
Comparable long-term outcomes to LASIK
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a laser eye surgery technique used to correct myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia. The procedure involves reshaping the cornea's curvature with a high-precision laser, thereby improving the eye's refractive state and visual acuity.
In LASIK, a thin flap of corneal tissue is created using either:
1) A microkeratome, a specialised bladed instrument, or
2) A femtosecond laser keratome, also known as "bladeless LASIK", "all laser LASIK" or "femto LASIK", which is considered to offer greater safety and superior flap quality compared to the microkeratome.
After creating the flap, it is gently lifted, allowing an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. The flap is then carefully repositioned to its original place.
General eligibility for LASIK includes:
Step 1: After numbing of the eye, a mechanical blade – Microkeratome creates a LASIK flap on the cornea of desired thickness. This flap is then manually lifted revealing the Stroma.
Step 2: The Excimer laser ablates the pre calculated corneal tissue on the Stroma that in turn reshapes the cornea
Step 3: The LASIK flap is carefully repositioned over the treatment area by the surgeon, who then may or may not use a bandage contact lens.
Step 1: In Femto LASIK, a high precision Femtosecond laser is used to create a corneal flap of desired thickness, instead of a mechanical blade or microkeratome.
The rest of the steps are same as blade LASIK above
General eligibility for ReLEx SMILE includes:
Step 1: Once the eye is numbed with anaesthetic eye drops, a high precision femtosecond laser carves a pre-calculated corneal tissue lenticule.
Step 2: This lenticule is manually extracted using a 2-4 mm small incision (hence no flap on the cornea is created).
Step 3: Once the lenticule is extracted, the cornea achieves the desired shape and refractive error is corrected.
PRESBYOND offers an innovative solution for treating presbyopia, an age-related eye condition characterised by the progressive loss of the ability to focus clearly on close objects, typically noticeable after the age of forty. Unlike traditional refractive surgeries such as LASIK, which do not address both distance and near vision concurrently, PRESBYOND effectively overcomes this limitation.
The procedure combines the precision of corneal refractive surgery with an enhanced depth of field, resulting in improved visual acuity. Utilising naturally occurring spherical aberrations, PRESBYOND represents a superior alternative to conventional monovision, specifically tailored for the growing number of presbyopic patients.
Step 1: A Femtosecond laser creates a corneal flap.
Step 2: Patient is relocated from the Femtosecond laser to Excimer laser.
Step 3: Flap is elevated. The Excimer laser corrects the vision.
Step 4: The flap is carefully repositioned over the treatment area.
Consider PRESBYOND if you:
Note: Patients with very low myopia (< 2.00D) are typically advised against this procedure.
To explore if the PRESBYOND option is right for you, schedule and appointment at the NUH LASIK Centre.
Watch this video to learn more about PRESBYOND Laser Blended Vision:
Watch this video to learn more about how to care for your eyes after PRESBYOND Laser Blended Vision Surgery
Suitable treatments for patients with thin corneas include:
