Blurry Near
Vision After 40?
It May Not Be Just Presbyopia（老花）
Some patients only need glasses.
Others may need further checks.
Experienced eye specialists
Advanced Diagnostic
Patient-Centred Care
Common Signs
• Difficulty reading small print
• Needing brighter light
• Eye strain during near work
• Glare or halos at night
• Cloudy or hazy vision
Which one feels closer to your situation?
Choose the option that best describes you.
l just need reading glasses
My near vision is not as clear as before.
My vision feels cloudy or worse
Things look dim, hazy or less clear.
I want a full eye check
I want to check my overall eye health.
Reduce dependence on glasses
I'm interested in options beyond glasses.
Why vision changes after 40 are not always the same
Presbyopia is common, but similar symptoms can also be caused by cataract or other eye conditions.
A simple assessment helps clarify this early.
Presbyopia（老花）
Reading glasses usually help.
Cataract
Vision may feel cloudy or dim.
Eye Health
May be linked to underlying conditions.
Lifestyle Options
Want to reduce reliance on glasses.
What happens during your visit
Most patients complete this in one visit
01 Arrival & registration
You will be greeted by our patient services team. There are no forms asking about your insurance status as a precondition of being seen. Please bring your NRIC or passport, your spectacles, and any referral letters if you have them.
Allow approximately 10–15 minutes for registration and initial paperwork.
04 Cost discussion & written estimate
Following the surgical consultation, our patient services coordinator will sit with you to walk through the complete cost structure. This includes the Medisave-claimable amount for your procedure, any MediShield Life benefit that applies, the cost of different lens options if relevant, and the out-of-pocket amount you would pay after all funding sources are applied.
You are under no obligation to book surgery at this stage. Most patients take one to two weeks to consider their options after receiving their estimate.
02 Diagnostic imaging & measurements
A trained ophthalmic technician will perform detailed measurements of your eyes using non-invasive imaging equipment. This typically includes biometry, corneal topography, and a slit-lamp examination. These measurements inform the surgeon's assessment and if surgery is indicated help determine the precise lens power required.
This step takes approximately 30–45 minutes and is entirely painless.
05 Your decision, in your own time
We will not follow up with sales calls or time-pressure messages. If you have questions after your consultation, you can reach us by phone, email, or WhatsApp. When you are ready to proceed or if you decide another clinic is a better fit we are available to help with either outcome.
We respond to every enquiry within the same business day
03 Surgeon consultation
Your surgeon will review the imaging results with you in plain language. They will explain what the findings show, whether surgery is clinically indicated, and if so what surgical options are appropriate for your specific eyes and lifestyle. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have. There is no time pressure.
The surgeon consultation typically takes 20–30 minutes.
What to Bring
• NRIC or passport
• Current spectacles or contact lenses
• Referral letter from GP or optometrist
• List of current medications, if any
• Questions you want answered write them down beforehand
Submit an enquiry form or WhatsApp us before 5 pm and we will be in touch before close of business. For urgent clinical questions, please call the clinic directly.
Cataract Surgery Fees, Government Benchmarks & MediSave Coverage
Cataract assessment and surgical planning are conducted by ophthalmologists experienced in managing age-related visual conditions across varying levels of complexity.
Fees From $6000
(Inclusive of GST)
Private cataract surgery fees in Singapore are not fixed. The Ministry of Health publishes Fee Benchmarks to provide reference ranges for procedures performed in the private sector. These benchmarks support informed discussion on expected charges.
Cost discussion forms part of the consultation process to support informed and confident decision-making.
MOH Fee Benchmarks
MediSave Utilisation
MediShield Life Coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
Where would you like to go?
We have three centres to serve your different needs.
The Straits Eye
Centre @ Camden
For specialist review
cataract assessment
and advanced care
The Straits Eye Community Clinics
For basic screening and routine care.
The Straits
Myopia Centre
For options to reduce dependence on glasses.
The Straits Eye Centre at Parkway East
For basic screening and routine care at the east side.
Experienced Cataract Surgeons in Singapore
Cataract assessment and surgical planning at The Straits Eye Centre are conducted by specialist ophthalmologists experienced in managing age-related eye conditions.
Dr. Jayant V Iyer
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
MBBS, MMed (Ophth), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Dr Audrey Pang
Consultant Ophthalmologist
MBBS, MMed (Ophth), FRCSEd (Ophth), FAMS
Frequently Asked Questions
Blurry Near Vision
After 40?
It May Not Be Just Presbyopia (老花)
Many people assume they simply need reading glasses.
In some cases, similar symptoms may be linked to early cataract or other eye conditions.
A simple assessment can help clarify what’s causing your vision changes.