Pre Surgery | Singapore National Eye Centre

We take a holistic approach on your medical needs.

This guide is for you as you have been listed for surgery to treat your eye condition. It aims to answer questions about your surgery – explaining what you can expect before, during and after your surgery.

Patients who are prepared for surgery and who take part in their care can recover in less time and with fewer complications. This guide will provide you the information you need to get yourself, your caregiver and your family ready for the surgery. Please note that the information in this guide does not replace the advice or directions provided to you by your ophthalmologist.

Pre-Surgery

Getting Ready for Surgery
To prepare for your surgery, you may be asked to:
a) Undergo pre-operative tests

Go through a pre-operative assessment to check on your heart (ECG), blood pressure and blood sugar (urine test)
Undergo a biometry test to measure the size and shape of your eye. This helps determine the right type of lens implant (intraocular lens, or IOL).

b) Stop taking certain medications

Check with your ophthalmologist or nurse if you should take your prescription medications before surgery.

c) Use eye drops to reduce infection risk

Antibiotic eye drops may be prescribed for use one or two days before the surgery.

Fasting Instructions
Depending on the time of your surgery, you may be instructed to fast for a specific period of time before surgery. It is important that you follow the set of fasting instructions carefully.

For your safety, if you do not follow the fasting instructions, your operation may have to be postponed to a later date.

Contact Us
If you feel unwell in the week before / on the day of surgery – have a cough, cold or fever, or develop redness or discharge from your eye – please call our Listing Room staff to reschedule your surgery to another date.

Singapore National Eye Centre
Day Ward (65) 6322 9476 (before 8.30am)
Listing Room: (65) 6227 7657 (during office hours, from 8.30am to 5.30pm)

SNEC DAY WARD

The SNEC Day Ward offers day recovery facilities for patients undergoing surgery in SNEC. It houses two VIP suites, nine beds, 16 private cubicles, 31 recliner chairs and two dedicated nursing counters.

The day ward is staffed by experienced nurses who review patients’ physical health to ensure they are fully prepared for surgery upon arrival at the day ward, monitor patients closely after surgery for complications as well as counsel patients on post-surgery care prior discharge.

Location
2B Day Ward, Level 2, Lobby B
2C Day Ward, Level 2, Lobby C