Eye Screening in Singapore
Senior optometrist-led eye screening from $29, at our community clinics in Bedok, Clementi, Toa Payoh and Jurong.
- Four packages, $29 to $249
- Every report reviewed by an ophthalmologist
- Results shared with you by our team
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Generally painless
Gentle, non-invasive checks, and staff who put you at ease.
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Quick and thorough
Allow 30 minutes to an hour, or an hour and a half for the comprehensive one. We keep your wait as short as we can.
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Convenient
Near an MRT, and no need to come back for results. Our staff email you the report.
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Eye screening and check-ups
An eye screening — also called an eye check-up or an eye test — is a set of non-invasive checks on how well you see and how healthy your eyes are. The Straits Eye Community Clinic offers four senior optometrist-led packages, from $29 to $249, at Bedok, Clementi, Toa Payoh and Jurong. Every package includes the same five core tests and a report reviewed by an ophthalmologist.
If you want the tests rather than the packages, what each eye test looks at explains them one by one.
Not sure which one you need? Here is what each one covers:
- Cataract screening looks at the lens.
- General screening covers a routine check and your prescription.
- Diabetic retinal screening photographs the retina for diabetes-related changes.
- Comprehensive screening adds side vision testing and a scan of the back of the eye.
Eye screening packages in Singapore
Every package includes the same five tests. Below those, each one adds something different.
| Test | Cataract $29 Cloudy vision, glare sensitivity, or difficulty seeing at night. | General $99 Routine eye health reviews, prescription checks and general vision assessment. | Diabetic retinal $99 Individuals living with diabetes who require retinal monitoring. | Comprehensive $249 A more detailed assessment, including side vision and a scan of the retina. |
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| In every package | ||||
| Visual acuity How clearly you see on a Snellen letter chart. | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Automated refraction A machine estimate of your spectacle prescription. | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eye pressure check Tonometry — measurement of the pressure inside the eye. | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Slit lamp examination A magnified look at the eye, layer by layer. | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Doctor-reviewed report | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| What each package adds | ||||
| Prescription screening | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Fundus photo A photograph of the retina, at the back of the eye. | Not included | Included Non-dilated | Included Dilated where necessary | Included Non-dilated |
| Amsler test A grid chart that checks central vision. | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Colour vision test A check for colour vision deficiency. | Not included | Included | Not included | Included |
| Anterior segment OCT A cross-section scan of the front of the eye. | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Visual field testing A check of your side vision. | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Posterior segment OCT A cross-section scan of the retina. | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
A cataract screening prescription check can be added for an additional $20.
Prices shown are for our community clinics at Bedok, Clementi, Toa Payoh and Jurong. All fees shown are nett. Consultation fees at all seven clinics are published separately. See the full price list
How your screening works
Three steps, and all three are included in every package.
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01
Your screening
One of our optometrists carries out the tests in your package.
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Reviewed by a doctor
Your results are reviewed by an ophthalmologist.
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Your report
Our staff email you the report.
There is also an option to follow up with our Primary Eye Care Physician for $76.30 nett. Where a screening finds something that needs specialist care, you are referred on to an eye specialist.
When to book an eye screening
Six reasons people come in for one.
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Cataract concerns
Cloudy vision, glare sensitivity, or increasing difficulty seeing at night.
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Diabetes
Diabetes may affect the retina before symptoms become noticeable.
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A child’s eyes
Short-sightedness that is being tracked, or a first eye test before school.
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A prescription review
Changes in vision that may need updated glasses or lenses.
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A routine check-up
A regular eye check-up supports long-term eye health.
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Family history
Some eye conditions, glaucoma among them, run in families.
Myopia screening for children
Our optometrists provide ongoing monitoring to assess visual development and support long-term eye health.
$95.92
A comprehensive eye check (age 7–16) for your child’s growing years.
Prices shown are for our community clinics at Bedok, Clementi, Toa Payoh and Jurong. All fees shown are nett. More about myopia screening.
- Visual acuity How clearly you see on a letter chart.
- Intraocular pressure Measurement of the pressure inside the eye.
- Refraction Measurement of the spectacle prescription.
- Fundus photography A photograph of the retina, at the back of the eye.
- Axial length measurement Measurement of the length of the eye.
- Slit lamp examination A magnified look at the eye, layer by layer.
- Colour vision testing A check for colour vision deficiency.
- Orthoptic assessment A check of how the two eyes work together.
- Stereovision check A check of depth perception.
Common questions
Who carries out the eye screening?
The screening is carried out by one of our optometrists. Your results are then reviewed by an ophthalmologist, and our staff email you the report. Both are included in every package.
Do I need to book a consultation as well?
No. A doctor already reviews your results and our staff email you the report, at no extra cost. If you would like to sit down and go through it, that is a separate consultation with our Primary Eye Care Physician and it costs $76.30 nett.
Which eye screening should I book?
If you have cataract symptoms, the cataract screening. If you are living with diabetes, the diabetic retinal screening. For a routine check or a prescription review, the general screening. The comprehensive screening adds side vision testing and a scan of the retina. If you are not sure, message us and we will help you choose.
Will my eyes be dilated?
Only in the diabetic retinal screening, and only where it is necessary. Dilating drops blur near vision for several hours, so plan not to drive yourself afterwards. The other screenings photograph the retina without dilation.
How much does an eye check-up cost in Singapore?
At our community clinics an eye screening starts at $29 for the cataract screening, $99 for a general or diabetic retinal screening, and $249 for the comprehensive screening. Each price covers the whole package, including a report reviewed by an ophthalmologist.
What is the difference between an eye screening and an eye test?
In everyday use they mean the same thing, and an eye check-up is the same again. A sight test at an optical shop usually checks how well you see so that glasses can be made. Our screenings also check the health of the eye — the pressure inside it, the front structures and, in most packages, a photograph of the retina.
Where can I have an eye screening?
At our four community clinics — Bedok, Clementi, Toa Payoh and Jurong. The prices on this page are for those four clinics.
40
The age to start
When should I get an eye check-up?
A baseline comprehensive eye examination is recommended at the age of 40, even when nothing feels wrong — it is when the early signs of cataract, glaucoma and diabetic changes first become detectable.
| From age 40 | At least once |
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| With diabetes | At least once a year |
Come sooner for anything new in between — blurring · glare · floaters · pain or redness.
Your interval may be shorter if you have a family history or an existing eye condition.
Book an eye screening
Tell us what is troubling you and we will help you choose the right screening. Our optometrists see patients at Bedok, Clementi, Toa Payoh and Jurong.
