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Cze H. Low

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Cze Low is an ophthalmologist practicing in Singapore, . Dr. Low specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Low can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Low can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Cze H. Low
  • National University of Singapore
  • Accepting new patients

How long does the flap take to heal after LASIK?

Initially 5 hours. Firm healing takes a few weeks.

Can you wear your contacts overnight?

You can damage your eyes.

What are the disadvantages of laser eye surgery?

Your cornea is permanently altered and could be damaged in an accident.

What is the difference between Lasik and Femto Lasik surgery?

Lasik uses a microkeratome to cut the corneal flap. Festive second laser uses a laser to cut the corneal flap or pocket but still requires a knife to lift the pocket.

Does Lasik flap fully heal?

Yes, after a few months

What can disqualify you from LASIK?

If you are too highly myopic like minus 8 or 10 diopters and you have a thin cornea.

Does astigmatism come back after LASIK?

Usually not if adequately treated.

Who is not suitable for laser eye surgery?

Those over 40 years old, because reading glasses would be needed soon after once your distance vision is corrected.

How many years does Lasik last?

It works well till you are 40 years old. Thereafter, you need reading glasses.

What causes sudden increase in eye pressure after LASIK?

Underlying glaucoma or a reaction to steroid usage.

Why do I see better with contacts than glasses?

Contacts smooth your corneal irregularities.

Cataracts?

Traditionally eye doctors do one eye at a time. However i had both mine done at the same time, one after another. Your eyes are not covered and you can see almost immediately. READ MORE
Traditionally eye doctors do one eye at a time. However i had both mine done at the same time, one after another. Your eyes are not covered and you can see almost immediately. Only concern is you have to be very careful and clean and hygienic to prevent infections on the eye for 2 weeks.

Can you see floaters when your eyes are closed?

Usually you don't see floaters when your eyes are closed. However for a while after you close your eyes ,the positive after images are still perceptible for a while after you close READ MORE
Usually you don't see floaters when your eyes are closed. However for a while after you close your eyes ,the positive after images are still perceptible for a while after you close your eyes.

Can lack of sleep cause eye floaters?

Lack of sleep does not cause floaters. Have his eyes checked by an ophthalmologist.

Which lasts longer PRK or LASIK?

The effects last the same time if successful.