Singapore National Eye Centre
Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) (GPS: 1.28105, 103.83604) is the country’s leading institution dedicated to eye care. Located within the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Campus at Outram Road, SNEC offers comprehensive ophthalmology services ranging from routine eye checks to advanced surgeries. It is a national specialty centre under the SingHealth cluster, playing a key role in delivering patient care, conducting research, and training eye specialists in Singapore and beyond.
Quick Facts
- Name: Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)
- Location: SGH Campus, Outram Road, Singapore
- Established: 1990
- Type: National specialty centre for ophthalmology
- Capacity: Over 170,000 patient visits annually
- Nearest MRT: Outram Park MRT Station (East-West Line, North-East Line, Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Nearest Bus Stop: Bus Stop 10017 “SGH/Outram Rd”
- Bus Services: 33, 63, 75, 121, 122, 174, 174e, 851, 970
- Affiliation: SingHealth cluster
- Special Role: Regional training and research hub for ophthalmology
History
SNEC was established in 1990 to centralize and enhance ophthalmic care in Singapore. Prior to its creation, eye services were provided by general hospitals. The establishment of SNEC allowed for concentrated expertise and resources, making it possible to handle a wide range of eye conditions, from cataracts to retinal diseases1.
Location and Accessibility
The centre is located at the Singapore General Hospital Campus, within the central medical hub of Outram Road.
Nearest MRT Station
- Outram Park MRT Station on the East-West Line, North-East Line, and Thomson-East Coast Line provides convenient access.
Nearest Bus Stop
- Bus Stop 10017 “SGH/Outram Rd” is situated next to the SGH Campus.
- Bus services: 33, 63, 75, 121, 122, 174, 174e, 851, 970
The campus is also easily accessible via the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and Central Expressway (CTE).
Facilities and Services
SNEC provides comprehensive ophthalmic services, including:
- Cataract surgery – one of the most common procedures performed at the centre.
- Retina services – treatment for retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
- Glaucoma services – advanced diagnostics and surgical interventions.
- Corneal services – corneal transplantation and refractive surgery such as LASIK.
- Pediatric ophthalmology – specialized eye care for children.
- Oculoplastic surgery – procedures involving the eyelids, orbit, and tear ducts.
Research and Education
SNEC works closely with the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI), which is internationally recognized for its contributions to ophthalmic science. Together, they have produced groundbreaking research in myopia, glaucoma, and retinal diseases. The centre is also an academic hub, training ophthalmologists, optometrists, and allied health staff in collaboration with Duke-NUS Medical School2.
Community Role
Beyond its clinical services, SNEC engages in public outreach through vision screening programs, health education talks, and initiatives to prevent blindness in the community. It also runs subsidized clinics to ensure accessibility to quality eye care3.
Fun Fact
SNEC is one of the busiest eye centres in Asia, with more than 170,000 patient visits annually and performing over 30,000 major eye surgeries every year4.
Singapore National Eye Centre is 
on the Map of Hospitals in Singapore
References
- Singapore National Eye Centre – About Us
- SNEC – Research and Education
- SingHealth – Singapore National Eye Centre
- Singapore Eye Research Institute
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