Dr Dennis Lam is one of Hong Kong’s most lauded ophthalmologists. With more than 30 years in the field, extensive education and training, and international and local experience, it’s not hard to see why.

But the most impressive thing about Dr Dennis is his philosophy on patient care and his belief that patients should always be at the centre of the entire process.

We also like his mindset that eye doctors should view the patient as a whole and not just focus on their eyes. What we like even more is that this mindset has guides not just Dr Dennis but his clinic as well.

C-MER offers various eye examinations, laser treatments, tests, therapies, and surgeries like eyelid, glaucoma, LASIK, and macular surgeries. It’s noteworthy that these services uphold international medical technology operation standards.

We also appreciate that the “patient-centred” philosophy doesn’t just apply to the services but to other matters too.

To make C-MER more accessible to patients, Dennis and his partners opted to spread their clinic locations to different districts instead of focusing on the busiest parts of Hong Kong.

Furthermore, it also offers vouchers to offset the costs of their more complex and expensive treatments.

But being riddled with his commitments as a clinical doctor with other endeavours, an opthalmologist of his calibre may not be as available as less prominent ones.

Although, we found it challenging to fault Dr Dennis for that after seeing all the good he does in the field.

On paper, Clarity Eye Surgery Centre is not as old as other eye clinics. However, its awards and success say otherwise.

Of this multi-faceted success, the first we noticed is its modern facilities. Aside from traditional waiting rooms, Clarity also has lounges where patients can enjoy snacks.

The centre is also very spacious and houses five international standardised operating rooms. Fortunately, the modernity of their facilities matches their state-of-the-art ophthalmic equipment.

Through its modern equipment, Clarity Eye Surgery Centre offers medical services like treatment for amblyopia, cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma, floaters, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and even strabismus in children.

What we found more impressive is that the eye surgery centre also co-exists with Clarity’s centre for other services, like ICL, LASIK, SMILE, and more.

But still, the most essential facet of Clarity’s success is its medical team.

With over 100 strongly-qualified professionals, the doctors have more time to be hands-on and personal with the patients, as Dr Mok Chui Yuk Jennifer does.

Like other ophthalmologists in the centre, Dr Mok earned all the necessary qualifications she needed here and abroad. But to patients, what stands out more is her way of handling patients.

Dr Mok and her team make it a point to explain every step of the procedures to the patients. So naturally, patients have raved about this, and understandably so, as it’s always good to be in the know about medical treatments you avail of.

However, all these positives come at a high price — literally. Compared to others, Clarity’s prices are more on the higher end of the spectrum, even without the fees for the anaesthesia, doctor, and other things.