Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)

4.6 stars ·

Singapore National Eye Centre is a national and regional referral center for ophthalmology and regularly receives international patients seeking specialized eye care. It offers comprehensive services including cataract, corneal, retina, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, and laser vision correction (LASIK/SMILE).

80%
Satisfaction Rate
1990
Established

Our Treatments

Eye & Vision

$80 - $300

Ophthalmological and vision correction procedures

95.0% success

LASIK

$1,500 - $3,500

Laser vision correction surgery

98.0% success
1-3 days
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-3 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Cataract Surgery

$2,500 - $6,000

Removal of clouded eye lenses

98.0% success
1-2 weeks
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Retinal Surgery

$3,000 - $9,000

Surgical treatment of retinal conditions

92.0% success
2-6 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 2-6 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: local

Lens Replacement

$2,500 - $5,000

Intraocular lens replacement surgery

97.0% success
1-2 weeks
20-40 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 20-40 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Customer Reviews

4.6

Based on 5 reviews

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"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."

Kevin Cherkas
· July 9, 2026

"5-star for Santhi from SNEC. My 81 yo mother missed her next-day appt after cataract surgery on 05/01 due to some personal reasons. I called SNEC, attended by Santhi. She was polite, helpful and she seemed knowledgeable. She took the initiative to call me back twice after the Dr confirmed the next-week’s appointment and she advised us to use a new bottle of glaucoma eye drop after cataract surgery. Santi really made my day by providing such a good-standard service without hesitation. A big THANK YOU to Santhi who deserves a 5-star commendation."

Margaret Tan
· July 9, 2026

"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!"

Tuang Meng Boh
· July 9, 2026

"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."

Virginia Entizne
· July 9, 2026

"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."

J “Nobita” O
· July 9, 2026

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Destination Score

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Savings vs. US Prices
13
JCI Accredited
#2
global rank
646,000
patients/year
83
Healthcare & Safety
76
Safety
55
Cost & Value
90
Travel & Getting There
100
Internet Speed
88
Climate
50
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 20+
JCI Accredited 13 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies Widely available
Safety Rating Very High
Insurance Accepts international insurance; major hospitals have dedicated international patient departments with multilingual support

Travel & Getting There

Airport Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Distance to City 18 km (~30 min)
English Level Very High
Public Transit Excellent
Taxis & Rideshare Excellent; rideshare and taxi services widely available

US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia: visa-free for 30-90 days. Many nationalities: visa-free entry. Others: apply through Singapore embassy.

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $130
Hotel (mid-range) $200/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Tipping Not customary; service charges typically included in bills
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
60%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%
oncology
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neurosurgery
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Climate & Environment

Average 27.8°C · Tropical rainforest

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit February to April
Air Quality (AQI) 55
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 250 Mbps
Mobile Network Excellent 5G

Medical Tourism Hub

#2 global rank 646,000 patients/year Excellent recovery environment
OncologyCardiac surgeryOrthopedic surgeryNeurosurgeryCosmetic surgeryDentistryFertility and reproductive healthCancer treatment
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

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Shopping districts
Cultural and historical sites
Gardens and parks
Dining experiences
Wellness and spa services

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Payment Methods

cashcredit_cardbank_transfer

Business Hours

Monday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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