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How much does serious eye infection cost in Singapore?

$716 - $3,476
Ward C (subsidised) · 3.7 day average stay

Serious Eye Infection costs $716 - $3,476 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)) at a Singapore public hospital. This is the 25th to 75th percentile range from MOH Bill Size Benchmark data for January–December 2023. Costs are after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance.

Source: MOH Bill Size Benchmarks, Jan–Dec 2023 · moh.gov.sg

Cost by ward class

All Singapore public hospitals offer four ward classes. Subsidised wards (C and B2) are significantly cheaper.

Ward Low High Note
Ward C (subsidised) $716 $3,476 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $737 $3,918 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $2,069 $7,689 Non-subsidised
Private $2,896 $15,414 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 4.4x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

5 procedures for serious eye infection, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Acute eye infection (with complications)
$1,275 – $3,476 13.3 days avg
Neurological eye disorders
$1,387 – $3,451 3.2 days avg
Acute eye infection (without complications)
$737 – $2,151 5 days avg
Eye trauma
$781 – $2,119 5.4 days avg
Other eye disorders
$716 – $1,850 2.4 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 3.7 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 9x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, serious eye infection costs $716 - $3,476 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)). This is the 25th to 75th percentile range, after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance payouts.

Ward C costs $716 – $3,476 while a Private ward costs $2,896 – $15,414 — roughly 4.4x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for serious eye infection is 3.7 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for serious eye infection in subsidised wards (B2 and C) at public hospitals. Coverage depends on your claim limits and deductible. An Integrated Shield Plan provides higher coverage for B1 and Private wards.

serious eye infection treatment includes 5 different procedures: Acute eye infection (with complications), Acute eye infection (without complications), Eye trauma, Neurological eye disorders, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.