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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Surface conflicts, don't smooth them over. Where Singapore eye clinics and hospitals genuinely disagree (recovery timing, cost, candidacy thresholds, exercise restrictions), we show each position with attribution and explain the underlying clinical reasoning — so you can ask the right follow-up at your consultation.

  • Aged 18+ with a stable prescription for at least 12 months.
  • Healthy corneas of adequate thickness and no active eye disease.
  • Pre-op workup: topography, pachymetry, dilated retinal exam, tear film test.
  • Usually unsuitable: pregnancy/breastfeeding, autoimmune disease, severe dry eye, keratoconus, very thin corneas.
Consensus across:TTSHSNECNUHAtlas EyeShinagawa

Positions sourced from publicly available FAQs by Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore National Eye Centre, NUH, and several private refractive centres in Singapore (Atlas Eye, Shinagawa, Eagle Eye). Always confirm specifics with your treating ophthalmologist.