Hi, I went to Optimax for an eye checkup and was informed that I have cataracts. Would love some recommendations on where or which ophthalmologist is best to do cataract surgery in Penang.

Optimax itself?
Vista?
ISEC Penang?
Others? (Island / Gleneagles / LWE / LGL / Adventist?)

Also how much did it cost for one eye? I am trying to compare the cost also before deciding as Optimax Penang quoted me a price range starting from RM5k+ per eye for monofocal lens to RM10k+ per eye for multifocal lens.

What lens did you choose and any side effects / discomfort / issues with the lens you chose? Feel free to share your experience!

Gov eye specialist, operation 50 buck lens depend on what u want total around 5k for my dad . I don't really see the need to pay few k for the operation .

waiting list especially at Serdang Hospital is kinda long - can expect around 6-9 months, but if you are 60 yo and above can ask for priorities if possible

Next to the lotus at selayang got one gov eye specialist, super fast can get appointments date one.

Serdang is not in Penang

optimax 5k is also total cost (operation + lens)

Gov 5k?

Yr case most likely operation few k + lens , the lens alone aldy can range from 1-3k++

Lens is like 90%++ the fee , gov won't pay for yr lens one.

Which gov hospital? My uncle do gov 800 each eye x 2.

If can wait, do at GH. Few ringgit only.
My dad kena, private one at first check both but wan do 1 side only. Because second side got some complications so they dont wan to do. Give GH do.

Several Dr advise monofocal lens. They say that has less complication.

Surgery also have to depend on luck. Complications do sometimes unfortunately occur with the most reputable hospital/Dr.

if can afford or covered by insurance then go for isec, my parent did there and result is good

U go ask him the lence how much , gov eye one cheap cheap .

Isec

I do have insurance to cover. Looks like I will go check out ISEC then

This post has been edited by Xflkekw: May 5 2025, 12:58 AM

Also I found something interesting. The ophthalmologist in charge in Penang GH is the same doctor at Optimax Penang???

https://jknpenang.moh.gov.my/hpp/index.php/...=124&Itemid=190

https://www.optimax2u.com/dr-ang.php

Rm800 each eye.

Dr Ho Phuay Har Pantai Hosp Penang
did ops for my mum. very good and detail doctor. explain very well

Like I said the operation cost gov charge 50 buck je , the bill expensive becos due to the lens . The lens u need go buy by yr self one and they limit yr option to 3 brand je if tak silap .

Oh you remember how much total cost?

for the operation cost is 3k + for 2 days -1 night stay ( many years ago). now i am not sure
consultation i do not remember as well

But queue manyak lama. Almost 1 year only can operate. Go private next day can operate. Ada wang semua boleh. Malaysia bole