LEC Eye Centre Sdn. Bhd.
Our Founder
Dato’ Dr Y.C. Lee was born in Perak and obtained his MBBS degree from University of Singapore in 1967. In 1970, he furthered his ophthalmology training in Moorfields Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons England in 1972. He subsequently returned to Malaysia the following year.
Vision
To be the Preferred Lifetime Eye Care Provider.
Mission
Comprehensive affordable quality eye care with cutting-edge technology, professionalism, and excellent customer service.
Core Values
Teamwork, Innovation, and Community Service
LEC 50th Anniversary
Our Timeline
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Lee Eye Clinic humble beginnings
1974
Lee Eye Clinic was started by Dato Dr YC Lee and located at No 2 Jalan Chamberlain.
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AIA building
1976
As the practice grew, the clinic subsequently relocated to the AIA building.
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Ipoh Specialist Centre – Suite 9
1982
In collaboration with other specialists, Dato Dr Y.C. Lee had been instrumental in the opening of one of the first few multi-disciplinary private hospitals in the state of Perak. At the same time, Lee Eye Clinic had also expanded to include a clinic in Ipoh Specialist Centre as well as the AIA building.
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Lee Eye Centre
1992
Lee Eye Centre started in its new premises at 44-46 Persiaran Greenhill where it remains until today. It became one of the largest private group practice with the addition of 2 further Consultant Eye Specialists.
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Satellite Clinic in Sitiawan
2000
The first LEC branch clinic was started in Sitiawan.
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Start of Retinal Service
2009
With the addition of Dr Lee Mun Wai, LEC became one of the first private eye centre in Perak to offer Retinal Services by a Fellowship trained Surgeon.
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Launch of Wavelight Refractive Suite for Bladeless LASIK
2011
The Wavelight Refractive Suite had the advance technology for LASIK surgery at the time and LEC procured one of the First unit in Asia.
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Glasses and Contact Lens Service – iCARE Optical Sdn. Bhd.
2012
iCare Optical Sdn. Bhd, a subsidiary company of LEC, was formed at 58, Persiaran Greenhill and hence, the provision of Glasses and Contact Lenses became part of the repertoire of LEC’s clinical services.
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Ambulatory Care Centre
2013
LEC became one of the first Ministry of Health accredited Day Surgery Centre for Eye Care Services in Perak. With this accreditation, our patients would now enjoy modern facilities to complement the advance technology available at LEC.
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Official Launch of the Blindness Prevention Programme
2015
Through this programme, we provide free eye screenings and surgeries to the needy as well as
continuous patient education via public forums and social media engagement. -
Rebranding
2020
Lee Eye Centre was rebranded to LEC Eye Centre with LEC representing our core values of
Leadership, Excellence and Comprehensive Care.