WHY PEOPLE CONSIDER VISION CORRECTION
Many people explore vision correction because they want daily life to feel clearer and more comfortable.
CLEARER MORNINGS
There is a quiet relief in waking up and seeing the room without searching for your glasses first.
LONG HOURS COMFORT
Long days with screens and meetings feel kinder when your eyes work a little less.
FREEDOM IN MOVEMENT
Sports, travel and busy days feel lighter when you are not working around lenses.
HOW REFRACTIVE CARE WORKS AT THE STRAITS EYE CENTRE
Good care begins with paying attention. We study how your eyes behave day to day, how stable your prescription has been and what you need for comfort and confidence. We explain each step with clarity, so your decisions feel calm and grounded rather than rushed or uncertain.
YOUR TWO STEP EVALUTION JOURNEY
Every journey has a beginning. This one begins gently.
STEP ONE
A community based screening at a Straits clinic near you, including Toa Payoh, Bedok, Clementi, Parkway East or Camden We help you understand your eye health and whether refractive correction.
STEP TWO
Your full suitability evaluation takes place at The Straits Eye Centre at Camden. Here we study your corneal shape, thickness, tear film and retina. These details guide safe clinical planning.
YOUR OPTIONS
Eyes differ. Vision needs differ. These approaches support different visual profiles.
ICL
Implantable Collamer Lens
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No laser or corneal tissue removal
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Collamer lens placed behind the iris
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Reversible, long-term vision correction
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Ideal for high myopia or thin corneas
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SMILE
Small Incision Lenticule Extraction
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Flapless laser procedure
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~2 mm corneal incision
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Preferred by active lifestyles individuals
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For moderate myopia & mild astigmatism​
PRK
Photorefractive Keratectomy
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Flapless, surface-based laser procedure
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Outer corneal layer gently removed
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Often chosen for thinner corneas
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Recommended when LASIK or SMILE are not suitable
THE WAY WE CARE
Refractive decisions begin with understanding your eye anatomy. Corneal thickness, corneal shape, prescription stability, dry eye behaviour and retinal health all play a role. No two eyes move through life the same way. These details help us understand what your eyes can safely support.