Editor’s List For Finding The Best Eye Specialists In Singapore, Korea, Thailand

People in Singapore are vulnerable to eye diseases and disorders at every life stage, according to Singapore National Eye Centre. In addition, 83% of children in the country develop myopia by the age of 18. Our eyes are fundamental to our daily functioning. Having healthy eyes is key to optimal well-being. As such, when problems arising, we would want to find the best eye specialist, whether in Singapore or in other countries such as Korea, Thailand, etc. 

Types Of Eye Specialists

Optician, Optometrist, And Ophthalmologist

There are 3 types of eye care professionals who help people protect their vision. Hence, if you are looking for the best eye specialist in Singapore for your condition, it is important to first know the differences between the 3 – opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists. 

• Opticians – These are technicians who dispense and fit glasses based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists.
• Optometrists – These are the professionals who specialise in performing eye examinations. If eye-infections and eye diseases are detected, they may refer the patient to an ophthalmologist for treatment. Optometrists are not doctors.

Practicing opticians and optometrists in Singapore are required to be registered with the Optometrists and Opticians Board and have valid registration and practising certificates.

• Ophthalmologists – These eye care specialists are medical doctors who specialise in managing eye problems. They diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe medications and perform eye surgeries.

Editor’s List To Help Your Search For The Best Eye Specialist In Singapore, Korea, Thailand And More

We have compiled a list of eye specialists that you can consider when looking for an eye care professional. This is a changing and growing list – if you have a medical professional that you would like to recommend as the best eye specialist in Singapore or in popular medical tourism countries like Thailand, Korea and more, Whatsapp us your recommendation!

Eye Specialists In Singapore

	Name	Focus Eye Conditions	Clinic
1	Dr Wesley Chong	1. Cataract Surgery 2. Refractive Surgery	StarMed Specialist Centre / Eagle Eye Centre
2	Dr David Goh	1. Cataract Surgery 2. Glaucoma 3. Diabetic / Degenerative Eye Management	Novena Bladeless Cataract Surgery & Eye Specialist Centre
3	Dr Hoh Sek Tien	1. Cataract Surgery 2. Glaucoma Surgery	Eye Surgeons
4	Dr Lee Hung Ming	1. Refractive Surgery 2. Cataract	Asia Pacific Eye Centre
5	Dr Natasha Lim	1. Refractive Surgery (iLASIK, LASIK, epi-LASIK, PRK, SILK), 2. Implantation Contact Lens 3. Cataract Surgery	Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre
6	Dr Zena Lim	1. Refractive Surgery 2. Cataract Surgery 3. Paediatric Ophthalmology.	Children’s Eye And ENT Centre
7	Dr Tan Yar Li	1. Glaucoma 2. Cataract Surgery 3. Refractive Surgery (LASIK)	Asia Pacific Eye Centre
8	Assoc Prof Marcus Ang	1. Corneal ＆ External Eye Disease 2. Refractive Surgery 3. Cataract Surgery	Singapore National Eye Centre
9	Dr Deborah Tan	1. Amblyopia 2. Cataract Surgery 3. Childhood Myopia	KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
10	Dr Koh Liang Hwee	Dr Koh is an Optometrist	Pearl Optical Pte Ltd

Eye Specialists In Korea

	Name	Focus Eye Conditions	Clinic
1	Dr Ik-hee Ryu​	1. Lens Implantation 2. Refractive Surgery (SMILE, LASIK, LASEK) 3. Refractive Cataract Surgery	B&VITT Eye Centre

[More Korea eye specialists will be added to the list.]

Eye Specialists In Thailand

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A Primer On Eye Health

Common Symptoms Of Eye Conditions

Different eye diseases may present with different symptoms. While specific symptoms vary according to the type of eye condition, some common symptoms that may indicate an underlying eye problem include:

• Blurred Vision 
• Eye Pain or Discomfort
• Redness and Irritation
• Double Vision
• Light Sensitivity
• Floating Spots or Flashes of Light
• Changes in Peripheral Vision
• Sudden Loss of Vision
• Halos Around Lights
• Headaches

Common Eye Conditions

Some common eye conditions include:

• Cataract – Clouding of the natural lens in the eye, which leads to a gradual decrease in vision.
• Myopia – Commonly known as near-sightedness. It is a refractive error where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. 
• Hyperopia – Commonly known as farsightedness. It is a refractive error where distant objects are seen more clearly than close ones. 
• Astigmatism – A condition leading to blurred or distorted vision.
• Glaucoma – Group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, usually due to increased pressure within the eye. 
• Diabetic Retinopathy – Complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. 
• Floaters – Tiny specks or spots that appear in a person’s field of vision. These are actually shadows cast on the retina by small, suspended particles in the vitreous, the gel-like substance that fills the eye.

Common Treatments For Eye Conditions

For refractive errors such as near-sightedness and farsightedness, corrective measures like glasses or contacts are prescribed. However, for more serious eye diseases, a comprehensive strategy involving medications or surgical interventions may be recommended such as: 

• Refractive surgery (LASIK – click to learn more about LASIK in detail, LASEK, PRK, or SMILE).
• Cataract surgery.
• Corneal transplant.
• Other medications and prescriptions.

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