The Trusted Eye Care Clinic in Singapore

Whilst an optometrist is skilled in performing vision tests and prescribing spectacles or contact lenses, a medical doctor, specifically an Ophthalmologist, is required for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

At Ava Eye Clinic, we operate as a full-service eye specialist clinic where our ophthalmologists provide a much deeper level of care. While we do have in-house optometric support to assist with initial measurements, our doctors take over to examine the internal structures of your eye, such as the lens, the retina and optic nerve. If you are experiencing symptoms like sudden flashes of light, persistent eye pain, or blurred vision that is not well addressed by glasses, you need the medical expertise of an eye specialist who can provide both medical prescriptions and surgical interventions that an optometrist is not licensed to help with.

Yes, your vision is in highly qualified hands. Ava Eye Clinic is headed by our Medical Director, Dr Audrey Looi, a renowned oculoplastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience who previously served as the Head of the Oculoplastic Service and Clinical Director of the General Eye Clinic at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). We have expanded our team to include Dr Lee Sao Bing, a celebrated refractive and cornea specialist with over two decades of experience, formerly the Medical Director of Shinagawa Eye Centre and Head of Cornea Service at the National University Hospital.

Every eye doctor in Novena practicing at our clinic is fully registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and accredited by the Specialist Accreditation Board. This means our surgeons have undergone rigorous, multi-year residency and fellowship training in their respective sub-specialties. Whether you are seeing us for aesthetic eyelid concerns or advanced vision correction, you are being treated by specialists who meet the highest medical and ethical standards in Singapore.

We aim to make your surgical journey as seamless and comfortable as possible. While many of our common procedures, such as LASIK, cataract surgery, and minor eyelid corrections, are performed in specialised, Ministry of Health-accredited day-surgery centres, some surgeries which are more complex or require a higher level of care ( eg when managing patients with multiple medical conditions) are scheduled at main operating theaters within private hospitals. Wherever the surgery is organised, our doctors take care to select well-regarded and well-equipped centres and hospitals to ensure a good and safe experience for all our patients.

We believe that patient care does not end the moment you walk out of our doors. For all patients who undergo surgery at Ava Eye Clinic, we provide detailed post-operative instructions so you know exactly what to watch out for during your recovery. We also provide instructions on where to proceed should any worrisome symptoms be experienced following surgery. Having said all that, it is rare to encounter this problem. Patients with more complex problems and who need more care are likely to be kept overnight to ensure patient safety.

We respect that our patients lead busy lives, and we strive to keep our scheduling as efficient as possible. Generally, for a standard consultation, we aim to have you seen by the doctor within 30 minutes of your scheduled appointment time. However, please keep in mind that a comprehensive first eye exam often involves several steps: an initial work-up by our clinical assistants, a review by the specialist, the likely administration of pupil-widening (dilation) drops, which take about 20 to 30 minutes to work, various tests and a final detailed examination by the specialist.

Because we are a specialized surgical clinic, we occasionally encounter emergency cases or complex consultations that require extra time. We appreciate your patience in these instances, as we strive to provide the best eyecare to every patient.