A
guide to take you through a typical patient journey at SNEC from the time of your specialist consultation to post-operative discharge.
Step 1: When you need to do surgery, the doctor will explain:
- What the surgery is for, and if there are other options
- What outcome you can expect
Step 2: You will be directed to 1C Pre-Surgery Services/Diabetes & Metabolism Centre (DMC) for financial counselling*:
- Estimated total bill of the upcoming surgery
- Any out-of-pocket cash payment to be made
*Patients at
SNEC Eye Clinic @ Bedok and
SNEC Eye Clinic @ SKH will have their financial counselling done at the respective clinics.
Step 3: You will need to go for pre-operative assessment:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Blood pressure
- Biometry (if lenses are required)
- Fasting instructions
Step 4: On the day of surgery, you should:
- Register with your Day Surgery Guide folder and relevant documents
- Bring along medications (with labels) and pre-operative eye drops
- Biometry (if lenses are required)
- Expect to be at the centre for about 3 to 5 hours, depending on the type of surgery you undergo
Step 5: After surgery
You will be taken to the recovery area by a nurse to monitor your general condition (such as blood pressure monitoring).
Step 6: Going Home
When you are alert and stable, you are ready to go home. You will receive:
- Medications
- Instructions on caring for your operated eye
- Details of your follow-up appointment
Step 7: Post-surgery
After receiving your bill via post, you can submit insurance claims for your consultation(s) and pre-operative assessment.
