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    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong

    Refractive SurgeryOculoplastic SurgeryOphthalmology
    ⭐4.9(47 reviews)
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    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong is a specialist in Refractive Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmology practicing at Ipoh Eye Specialist Centre, KMC Medical Centre Ipoh in Ipoh, Malaysia, with approximately 25 years of experience and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 47 patient reviews. View qualifications, languages spoken and book an appointment on MedLads.

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    Who is Dr. Shin Hoy Choong?

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong is a specialist in Refractive Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmology affiliated with Ipoh Eye Specialist Centre, KMC Medical Centre Ipoh in Ipoh, Malaysia, with approximately 25 years of experience. The profile on MedLads includes verified patient reviews.

    What does Dr. Shin Hoy Choong specialize in?

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong specializes in Refractive Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmology.

    What procedures does Dr. Shin Hoy Choong specialize in?

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong focuses on procedures including Cataract Surgery, Ophthalmology Consultation, Eye Examination, Double Eyelid Creation, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). These are ranked using real signals on MedLads — patient enquiries, reviews that mention each procedure, and the doctor's own declared specialization.

    Where does Dr. Shin Hoy Choong practice?

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong practices at Ipoh Eye Specialist Centre, KMC Medical Centre Ipoh in Ipoh, Malaysia.

    What languages does Dr. Shin Hoy Choong speak?

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong speaks English, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian.

    What do patients say about Dr. Shin Hoy Choong?

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 47 patient reviews on MedLads.

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    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong

    Refractive Surgery · Oculoplastic Surgery · Ophthalmology

    25 years experience
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    4.9 (47 ratings)

    What patients say

    Dr. Shin Hoy Choong receives consistent praise for his personalized consultations, with patients noting his willingness to explain complex procedures thoroughly—even sketching visual diagrams to clarify surgical plans. Reviewers frequently highlight his calm, reassuring chairside manner, which helped ease anxiety during procedures like LASIK, ICL, and cataract surgery. Those who shared their experiences also commended his careful guidance in selecting the most suitable treatment options for their specific eye conditions.

    AI-generated summary based on 46 written patient reviews rated 4 stars or above. It never adds anything patients did not write. How we create summaries

    Procedures & Expertise

    Cataract SurgeryKey focus
    typically RM 8,800 – 14,000
    Ophthalmology Consultation
    typically RM 200 – 350
    Eye Examination
    typically RM 200 – 350
    Double Eyelid Creation
    typically RM 2,800 – 4,600
    Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)
    typically RM 7,200 – 12,000
    Entropion/Ectropion Eyelid Repair
    typically RM 4,000 – 6,500
    Nd YAG Laser
    typically RM 650 – 1,000
    Pterygium Surgery
    typically RM 3,600 – 5,900

    Typical costs are catalog estimates in Malaysian private hospitals; your final quote depends on the hospital and your clinical needs.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
    • Master of Ophthalmology (MMed (Ophth))
    • International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) certification
    • Certified LASIK Surgeon
    • Certified Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) Surgeon

    Verified credentialsMMC 38768·NSR 129154

    Registration details are manually verified by the MedLads team against the official public register for this profession.

    Languages Spoken

    English
    Malay
    Mandarin
    Cantonese
    Indonesian

    Patient Reviews

    4.9
    47 reviews
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    Ethan Wong

    October 7, 2026 at 3:46 AM

    5/5
    Google Review

    Had custom Femto LASIK done by Dr Shin. The customer service is not as good compared to other eye correction centres like Vista and there was quite a bit of waiting time. But Dr Shin is one of the more experienced doctors in Ipoh and I so I went ahead with him. You’d feel more at ease knowing you’re in the hands of a doctor with such a long track record. I did both my eye assessment and surgery on the same day. They asked me to come on Friday to assess my eyes in the morning and then proceed with the surgery in the afternoon. Most of the time was actually spent on preparation and waiting. The surgery itself only took maybe 10-20 mins and just like what everyone online said it was completely painless. One thing I was particularly worried about was dry eyes. I read so many reviews online about dry eyes after LASIK and I already get really dry and uncomfortable eyes when wearing contact lenses. I was actually choosing between LASIK and SILK and Dr Shin recommended LASIK for me. He said that for my line of work LASIK would provide better visual quality. Both can achieve 20/20 vision but the visual quality can be different. Fortunately I had basically no dry eye issues after LASIK. In fact I had to remind myself to use my eye drops because my eyes were much more comfortable compared to when I was wearing contact lenses. Dr Shin had reassured me not to think too much about the dry eye issue and I’m quite grateful that I trusted his judgement. Post LASIK my eyes were blurry for the first day before they slowly started to clear up. My vision became quite clear around the 5th-6th day. I’m now 11 days in and my vision has mostly cleared up. My right eye is still slightly less crisp compared to my left but overall I can see almost everything clearly. At night I can see but it’s still a little blurry. I don’t have any ghosting or starbursts though so hopefully this continues to improve as my eyes recover. Overall I would definitely choose Dr Shin again. The customer service could definitely be better and there was quite a bit of waiting but his experience and confidence made the whole process feel a lot more reassuring. I’m glad I trusted his recommendation and went ahead with LASIK

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    LeeTeng

    December 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM

    5/5
    Google Review

    Finally decided to take the plunge and gift myself with corrective eye surgery. The intention was to opt for lasik but was advised that the ICL procedure would be more suitable for my eye condition. Did the ICL surgery with Dr Shin and his team and am really happy with the results. The quality of the treatment and level of the service from the team are impeccable as well. Although I was nervous before the surgery, Dr Shin and the team were very reassuring. Thank you so much for the everything! 🫶🏻❤️

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    KIDD Leong

    December 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM

    5/5
    Google Review

    Dr were well equipped with info, patiently explain on my condition and advice the best solution for my eyes. After 30+ years wearing glasses, finally i got chance to feel whats like going to bathroom early morning without bother to look for glasses. For the first time in my life, i can see clearly when i do shaving .......no doubt Dr Shin one of the best eyes specialist in town. None the less all staff were helpful and friendly ........... Thumb up to all................

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    Jackie Nelson

    December 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM

    5/5
    Google Review

    I am from the UK and currently spending time in Malaysia as my daughter completes schooling here. From the Onset of finding out my cataract diagnosis I was concerned as I had previously had corrective eye surgery, LASIK and PRK in both eyes to correct short sightedness . Following a consultation at another clinic I was advised to return to the UK Moorfields hospital where they would be able to assist me. I was recommended by my good Friend Vila to contact the Ipoh Eye specialist Centre where she had seen and consulted with Dr shin .. immediately I called and visited. My consultation put me at ease 100 percent.. I felt confident as he explained the procedures also the prior checks were rigorous and the choices available to me was explained thoroughly. I immediately agreed on an Operation time within a week and felt at ease. Operation day I was nervous but still quite comfortable with the environment and as I watched fellow patients in and out without looking stressed. My concerns were alleviated. I have just completed my final check with Dr Shin, his approach his professionalism highly gratifying. I would not hesitate to recommend this procedure to anyone in Malaysia or visiting from abroad and needing to fix their cataracts Thank you Dr Shin.

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    Yip Chin Lim

    December 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM

    5/5
    Google Review

    had my lasik surgery with Dr.Shin in Ipoh Eyes Specialist, the results was excellent! And after the surgery,finally I can see the world with clearly!Dr Shin is patient and professionally doctor, he explain all the details about the surgery and Get all clear vision after the next day of surgery, no pain and feel a bit of dry eyes but is normal.Already recommended Dr Shin to few friends who interested on Lasik.

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