Eye screening in Ang Mo Kio: bringing preventive eye care closer to home

Regular eye screening can help detect some eye conditions before noticeable symptoms develop.

In Ang Mo Kio, HMI Medical is bringing primary care and specialist eye care closer together through HMI OneCare Clinic Ang Mo Kio and Eagle Eye Centre Ang Mo Kio. Both are located within the same block at 452 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, making it easier for residents to consider their eye health alongside their wider health needs.

As part of this community eye health initiative, residents can access community-priced screenings for diabetic eye disease, cataracts and glaucoma at Eagle Eye Centre Ang Mo Kio.

Some eye conditions can develop gradually without obvious symptoms.

Conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy may have no symptoms in their early stages, which is why regular eye examinations can be important for early detection and appropriate follow-up.

How often you should have your eyes checked depends on your age, medical history and individual risk factors. In general, people with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of eye disease may need more regular eye assessments. HealthHub also recommends a baseline eye screening from around age 40.

The Ang Mo Kio initiative focuses on three common areas of eye health:

Diabetic eye disease
Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy. It may develop without early warning signs, making regular eye checks especially important for people living with diabetes.

Cataracts
A cataract occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes progressively cloudy. Ageing is the most common cause, and symptoms can include blurred or cloudy vision, glare, poorer night vision and colours appearing less vivid.

Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve and can lead to irreversible vision loss. It is often associated with raised eye pressure, although this is not always the case. Because some forms can progress without noticeable early symptoms, regular eye examinations can help with earlier detection.

Eagle Eye Centre Ang Mo Kio currently offers three eye health screenings at community rates:

These screenings provide a convenient way to check for signs associated with specific eye conditions and understand whether further assessment or follow-up may be appropriate.

Screening needs vary from person to person. An eye care professional can advise which assessment is appropriate based on your age, symptoms, medical history and risk factors.

Fees and screening details are current at the time of publication. Please refer to Eagle Eye Centre for the latest information.

Eye health does not sit separately from the rest of our health.

Diabetes and high blood pressure, for example, can increase the risk of certain eye conditions. This makes the connection between primary care and eye care particularly relevant for people managing chronic conditions.

At HMI OneCare Clinic Ang Mo Kio, residents can see their family doctor for acute and chronic health needs, health screening and preventive care. HMI OneCare clinics also participate in Healthier SG, supporting eligible residents in developing a longer-term relationship with their family doctor and managing their health over time.

Just a few units away, Eagle Eye Centre Ang Mo Kio provides eye screening, ophthalmology, and optometry services.

Having both services within the same neighbourhood makes it easier to consider eye health as part of a more complete approach to preventive care.

An eye check may be particularly worth discussing with your doctor or eye care professional if you:

• are aged 40 or above
• have diabetes or high blood pressure
• have a family history of glaucoma or other eye disease
• have an existing eye condition
• have noticed changes in your vision

People experiencing sudden vision loss, severe eye pain or other acute eye symptoms should seek medical attention promptly rather than wait for a routine screening.

Both clinics are located at Blk 452 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Singapore 560452:

HMI OneCare Clinic Ang Mo Kio
#01-1789

Eagle Eye Centre Ang Mo Kio
#01-1785

Bringing primary care and specialist services closer together is one way HMI Medical is making healthcare easier to navigate across its Singapore network.

For Ang Mo Kio residents, it means preventive eye care is available closer to where they already live and receive everyday healthcare.

Regular eye checks can help you better understand changes in your vision and identify when further care may be needed.

Find out more about community eye screening at Eagle Eye Centre Ang Mo Kio and book an appointment →