Singapore National Eye Centre Paediatric Ophthalmology ✓ ACRA Verified
About Singapore National Eye Centre Paediatric Ophthalmology
About Singapore National Eye Centre Paediatric Ophthalmology
Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) Paediatric Ophthalmology is a specialist outpatient service located at 11 Third Hospital Ave, Singapore 168751, serving patients islandwide. The service has been KakiList-verified for operating details and contact channels. It holds a 3.5/5 rating across 450 Google reviews — a robust sample size that reflects a meaningful volume of patient experience. No pricing is publicly listed for this service.
Families are typically referred to SNEC Paediatric Ophthalmology via a polyclinic or GP referral letter, which routes through the public hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinic (SOC) pathway and attracts subsidised consultation fees for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents — considerably lower than a private specialist visit — with waiting times of several weeks for non-urgent appointments. Direct walk-in private bookings are available at higher out-of-pocket cost. At the first consultation, the paediatric ophthalmologist will review the child's developmental history, presenting complaint (squint, lazy eye, myopia progression, droopy eyelid, eye-movement disorder, or visual impairment), and any relevant referral notes. Investigations such as visual acuity testing, refraction under cycloplegia, slit-lamp examination, fundus imaging, or orthoptic assessment may be conducted on the same visit or at a follow-up. Treatment plans range from spectacle prescription and patching therapy to surgical intervention for strabismus or ptosis, with follow-up frequency tied to the condition's severity and the child's age and developmental stage.
Contact Singapore National Eye Centre Paediatric Ophthalmology by phone or through the online enquiry form to check appointment availability, clarify the referral pathway, and confirm your Integrated Shield Plan pre-authorisation requirements before attending.
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3.5/5 from 450 Google reviewsRobust sample of 450 reviews — reflects a meaningful volume of patient experience.
Verify the doctor's name on the Singapore Medical Council register and the clinic's MOH Healthcare Services Licence before booking, and for any planned procedure request a written financial counselling estimate that itemises insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket portions before paying any deposit.
Google Reviews ⭐ 3.5 (450 reviews)
J “Nobita” O
★★★☆☆
The staff (registration, evaluation,) were very friendly and professional. The processes from registration to evaluation were very thorough and fast. There were many people at SNEC for eyes checks/ evaluation/ consultation. For doctor consultations and many other tests were done, but may not be necessary for what i came for consultation of cataract. The extra tests were checked for retina issue and glaucoma, main doctor assistant checked my eyes in very details and told the female doctor that one of my eye nerve got issue, so this doctor referred me to a nerve doctor and he checked no issue, no glaucoma risk for now and only 20% cataract. All these extra cost for the tests…even subsidised health care for SGrean will not be affordable.
Kevin Cherkas
★★★★★
The Singapore National Eye Centre is, without question, one of the finest places in the world for retinal surgery. From the moment we arrived, we felt we were in the hands of true professionals. Dr. Danny Cheung is extraordinary. His skill, calm confidence, and clarity gave us complete trust during what could have been a very stressful time. It’s rare to meet a doctor who combines technical mastery with such reassurance and care. We are deeply grateful. We could have chosen to go anywhere for this procedure, and I am so thankful we chose SNEC. The experience was exceptional from start to finish. I’ve seen comments about waiting times, but in my view, excellence takes time. I would much rather wait for precision and world-class care than be rushed through something as important as eye surgery. When you are dealing with vision, you want it done right — and that is exactly what you receive here. Thank you, Dr. Cheung and the entire team, for your dedication and professionalism. It truly means more than words can express.
Virginia Entizne
★★★★★
I don't have words enough to share how grateful I feel to SNEC, to his amazing, warm and efficient team of professionals and specially to Dr Danny Cheung. They not only saved my eye but they were caringly by my side all the way of this scary journey and foe this, the entire center will always be in my heart. Singaporeans are extremely lucky to count on this level of specialists and should not take for granted the magic this center delivers on daily basis. Our eyes are precious and I got to keep mine thanks to Dr Danny and his team. THANK YOU.
Harley Queen
★☆☆☆☆
Accompanied my elderly mother to SNEC this morning. After spending 4 hours there, I can understand why this hospital has got such terrible feedback. While I was waiting I could tell that most of the patients are elderly. Given this, there really should be signs that are elderly friendly so that first timers know their way around. Secondly, the nurses doing counter duty really need to be retrained in bedside manners. The way they provide service, you would think the consultation and services are provided free of charge. I can understand why Filipino nurses get such good reviews because compared to the nurses in SNEC, every other nurse is good. Even the SGH nurses are so much kinder in their approach and better in patient service. Lastly, the young newbie doctors that are serving at the Laser Centre, really need to leave their exam scripts behind and start speaking to people and explain the issues in a simpler easier to understand manner. They did not even bother asking my mother whether she understood what was the diagnosis. Simply just rambled on with their medical jargon as if we are their examiners. SNEC - please go learn from SGH and improve your patient service. You are not running a free clinic and we are not queueing for sympathy service.
Tuang Meng Boh
★★★★★
Feedback for Friday, 1:30 PM SNEC SGH. I would like to commend Miss Salina Bte Masri Khan, Senior Patient Service Associate. During this time, only two counters were serving patients, and despite being interrupted multiple times while handling registrations, she remained composed and attended to all the disgruntled patients diligently. It was evident that she was overwhelmed, yet she maintained her professionalism throughout. I would also like to praise Miss Vera Sheetal, Senior Staff Nurse, who checked my eyesight and reassured me that my vision was fine. She also arranged for an earlier appointment for me. Her competence and professionalism gave me peace of mind as I left SNEC. Finally, Siti Rohaya Binte Haron gave my wife the necessary advises following her discharge from the cataracts operation today which boostered her confidence and well being. What a great teamwork and camaraderie amongst the hardworking and dedicated staff at SNEC! Keep up the excellent work!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Singapore National Eye Centre Paediatric Ophthalmology charge?›
No public pricing is listed for this service. As a public restructured hospital specialist service, fees depend on whether you attend via the subsidised SOC pathway (polyclinic or GP referral required) or as an unsubsidised private patient. For Singapore Citizens attending via referral, a subsidised specialist outpatient consultation typically runs S$30–80 after government subsidy; unsubsidised or private first consultations at specialist level are typically S$120–250. Investigations are billed on top of the consultation: refraction and visual acuity tests, cycloplegic eye drops, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and orthoptic assessment each carry separate line items. Any planned surgical procedure (e.g. strabismus surgery, ptosis correction) should be quoted in advance with a written financial counselling estimate that itemises insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket portions. Contact the centre directly for a fee estimate relevant to your child's specific presentation. See the full paediatric cost guide for Singapore →
Is Singapore National Eye Centre Paediatric Ophthalmology MOH-licensed and how do I verify the doctor?›
SNEC is a restructured public specialist centre and as such operates under the governance of the MOH Healthcare Services Act framework applicable to public healthcare institutions. No specific MOH Healthcare Services Licence or SMC registration details were provided in the listing data — confirm the treating consultant's name directly with the centre and verify their registration on the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) public register at smc.gov.sg before the appointment. SMC registration will confirm the doctor's status, specialist accreditation (in this case, Ophthalmology), and any disciplinary history. For paediatric ophthalmology subspecialists, a fellowship with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) or the Academy of Medicine Singapore (FAMS) is the meaningful additional credential beyond basic SMC registration. Ask the clinic to confirm the consulting doctor's name and qualifications when you book.
How do I use MediSave or insurance at Singapore National Eye Centre Paediatric Ophthalmology?›
Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) layered on MediShield Life cover most planned day surgery (such as strabismus correction or ptosis repair) and inpatient stays at restructured hospitals, subject to the plan's deductible, co-insurance, and any rider you hold. For planned surgical procedures, request a Letter of Guarantee from your IP insurer and a written financial counselling estimate from the hospital's billing department before consenting to surgery — this splits the expected insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket amount clearly. MediSave can be used for selected outpatient items under the MediSave 500/700 withdrawal limits and for approved surgical procedures performed as day surgery or inpatient. For routine outpatient consultations and non-surgical investigations, out-of-pocket or IP coverage applies. The Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) does not typically cover paediatric eye conditions, so check with your insurer whether the presenting condition falls within your IP's outpatient rider scope. Always confirm pre-authorisation with your insurer before any planned procedure to avoid bill disputes after discharge.