Getting old is inevitable, and
sooner or later we will be needing to go to the eye doctor for some consolation
because there will come a point in our lives where we will experience some
discomfort in our eyes. Our eyes are one
of the most soft and delicate part of our body, we must take care of it since
it plays big role in accomplishing important activities in our lives.
Visiting the eye doctor is easy, but
finding a trustworthy and respectable one, well that is hard. Here are some of
the things you can do before choosing an eye doctor:
Ask for References
Remember the time when you bought
something online and you checked the reviews first before you purchased the
item? Well, that works well with doctors too. The internet is vast and immense
and it can tell you a lot of things if you just choose the right keywords when
searching. Look for some reviews in the internet, or ask your friends or
relatives if they can recommend a trusted eye doctor in Singapore. You can also
think of everyone you know who wears glasses, they all have eye doctors.
Find a Pleasant Clinic
A pleasant office will build long-lasting
relationships to patients. These offices have qualities like sincerity and
genuineness.
They take their time to know
their patients very well, like the details about their vision requirements and
lifestyle, the right prescription for their eyeglasses or contact lenses. A
good office will encourage their patients to have regular eye exams even though
they do not wear eyeglasses or contacts, and even if their vision is sharp.
Most patients want a clinic that
can help them with everything about their eye care needs. Choose a doctor you are
comfortable with and that you can confide in, because eye health has a big
impact in the quality of life.
Look for an Eye Doctor that is Punctual
If your doctor shows up on time,
it means that he is dependable. Being punctual shows that your doctor respects
you and your time. There are doctors that will try to work in emergency visits
during the day, that is why they tend to leave gaps in their schedules in case
they have emergency visits in a day. These are the good doctors, who think
ahead of time for their patients.
Your eyes serve as a window to
your overall health. It is a vital part of your everyday life, that is why your
choice of a good eye doctor is not one that should be taken lightly.
Dr Steve Seah is a senior
consultant ophthalmologist, He has a vast clinical experience in the treatment
of glaucoma. He is recognized for his work in LASIK and received training by
world-renowned presbyopia LASIK expert and he was also selected as the head and
senior consultant of Glaucoma Service in Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)
as well as head of Glaucoma Research Unit in Singapore Eye Research Institute. If
you have any questions or would like to request for additional information concerning
our Singapore Eye Surgeon, then click on our website http://www.steveseaheyecentre.com.
