Many will probably agree that sight is our most important sense out of the five senses. After all, 80% of all our impressions are perceived by sight and if we don’t possess this critical sense, we cannot look at things from a distance, which plays a big part in our everyday lives.
But what happens if our eyes don’t work well due to astigmatism, cataracts, myopia or other eye conditions? We will need to consult an eye specialist, also known as an Ophthalmologist, who specialises in the medical and surgical care of the eyes.
Choosing a good eye specialist is critical for those who want to ensure that the efficacy, efficiency, and safety of their eye surgery are not compromised. Not sure where to start? As a guide, here’s what to look out for.
1. Work with a professional eye surgeon specialist with an established track record
An ophthalmologist with a long list of patients typically has more experience in dealing with various eye problems.
An experienced eye surgeon can detect certain eye conditions early, making a significant difference in the patient’s life. For example, if cataract is diagnosed at an early stage, it can be easily treated with cataract surgery, allowing vision to be restored.
A professional eye specialist can also provide reliable, responsive support and won’t try to hard-sell treatments that are unnecessary. Also, if your vision is deteriorating very quickly, you need answers and treatments fast. Find an eyecare clinic that has fully-trained eye doctors that can treat you quickly.
It is best to follow trusted friends’ word-of-mouth recommendations as they have personally experienced the services of the eye surgeon.
2. Provides Various Eye Surgical Services
Choose a one-stop eye specialist centre that provides a wide range of services to treat both general and complex eye diseases. Some common services that should be provided include eye screening, cataract surgery, and LASIK treatments (iLASIK surgery or LASEK/Epi-LASIK surgery).
Typically, these eye centres will offer different choices of the same treatment for patients to choose from. For patients with thin corneas or who are unsuitable for LASIK surgery, LASEK and EpiLasik are alternatives to LASIK surgery.
Be it eye surgeries or regular eye screenings, you’ll have an eye doctor who is familiar with your conditions. He/She can give you the best advice and will be a comfortable figure to turn to for all your eyecare needs.
3. Up-To-Date, Quality Medical Equipment
The medical equipment used by the eye surgeon plays a big part in the success of the patient’s procedure. Typically more expensive, up-to-date medical equipment like the femtosecond laser for bladeless cataract and LASIK treatments allows the surgeon to perform surgeries with greater accuracy and predictability.
Opting for an eye surgeon who will work with more advanced equipment can make a big difference to your operation results.
At Lang Eye Centre, our eye surgeon Dr Leonard Ang has an established track record and only uses top quality, precision medical equipment, giving you a peace of mind that you’re in good hands.
We are committed to providing you with the safest and best treatments that can lead to clearer vision in life. To schedule an appointment, please call (65) 6684 1000 / (65) 9760 3020 or email manager@langeye.sg.
