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Your Vision is Our Priority

Established in 1986, the NUH Department of Ophthalmology (Eye) comprises a team of eye surgeons offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic eye services. Our services include:

Cataract Service
Cornea Service
Glaucoma Service
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Medical and Surgical Retina Service
Ocular inflammation and Immunology Service
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Service (Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbit)
Paediatric Ophthalmology
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)

Comprehensive Eye Care Services at National University Hospital

NUH Ophthalmology is a full-service eye department offering a complete range of ophthalmic subspecialties.

The NUH Eye Surgery Centre provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for both adults and children and functions as one of Singapore’s major ophthalmology tertiary referral centres.

Clinical Services

Our team of experienced and trained eye specialists manage the full spectrum of ophthalmic conditions – from common diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration to rare conditions such as ocular inflammation and genetic diseases. Supported by a dedicated team of nurses, allied health and ancillary professionals, our centre strives to deliver quality care for our patients.

Research

Staying updated with the scientific and technological advances in ophthalmology, our commitment to research has allowed us to develop new technologies for diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Education

As part of an academic health system, we maintain a strong emphasis on education as we continuously educate patients, nurses, medical students and the community at large in the principles and practice of eye diseases.

Technology and Safety

The NUH Eye Surgery Centre is equipped with a comprehensive suite of medical equipment. Our centre assures patients of internationally benchmarked levels of safety and the provision of quality healthcare.

Vision: We aim to be a centre of excellence by providing the best tertiary level clinical services, highly regarded training and education programmes, and world-leading translational research.

Mission: To advance health by synergising care, education and research, in partnership with patients and the community.

Contact Us

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NUH Eye Surgery Centres:

Weekdays: 8.30am to 5.30pm (last appointment at 4.30pm)

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed

Tel: +65 6908 2222

Email: Eye_Surgery@nuhs.edu.sg

For contact details, operating hours and directions to 17a Eye Surgery Centre, click here.

For contact details, operating hours and directions to 17c Eye Surgery Centre, click here.

Cataract & LASIK Centre

Weekdays: 8.30am to 5.30pm (last appointment at 4.30pm)

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed

Tel: +65 6776 2015

Email: eye_surgery@nuhs.edu.sg

For directions to the Cataract & LASIK Centre, click here.

NUH Community Eye Clinic @ Keat Hong

Mon (by appointment only): 8.30am to 5pm

(Closed 12pm to 1pm and on Public Holidays)

Tel: +65 8127 2483

Email: communityeyeclinic@nuhs.edu.sg

For directions to the NUH Community Eye Clinic @ Keat Hong, click here.

NUH Community Eye Clinic @ Pioneer

Fri (by appointment only): 8.30am to 5pm
(Closed 12pm to 1pm and on Public Holidays)

Tel: +65 8127 2483

Email: communityeyeclinic@nuhs.edu.sg

For directions to the NUH Community Eye Clinic @ Pioneer, click here.

Eye Conditions We Treat

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Cataract

Cornea & External Eye Diseases

Blepharitis / Meibomitis
Contact Lens Associated Problems
Cornea Transplant
Dry Eyes
Pterygium

Common Vision Problems

Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, Presbyopia)

Glaucoma

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Oculoplastic & Facial Aesthetic

Aesthetic Eye-facial Treatment
Botulinum (Botox) Treatment
Tissue fillers
Brow Lift
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty (Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery)
Mid-Face Lift
Common Eyelid problem
Diseases of the Eye Socket
Retinoblastom
Ocular Prosthesis (Prosthetic Eye)
Tearing Disorders
Tumours of the Eye

Ophthalmic Oncology (Eye Cancer)

Paediatric Ophthalmology

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Squint
Myopia in Children
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
Paediatric Cataract
Retinoblastoma

Refractive Surgery (LASIK)

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
All Laser LASIK (Femto LASIK)
ReLEx SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)

Uveitis

Vitreo-retinal Diseases

Age-related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Floaters and Flashes
Retinal Tears and Detachment
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR)
Retinal Vascular Disorders
Vitreomacular Traction (VMT)
Epiretinal Membrane (Macular Pucker)
Macular Hole
Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

Common Eye Tests

Anterior Segment Photography
Visual Electrophysiology
Fundus Fluorescein Angiography
Fundus Photography
Heidelberg Retina Tomography (HRT)
Humphrey Visual Field Test (HVF)
Intraocular Lens (IOL) Power Calculation
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Visante Anterior Segment Coherence Tomography (ASOCT)

Our Team

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Our Doctors

Senior Consultants

Associate Professor Clement Tan
Head of Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
Group Chief, Ophthalmology, National University Health System
Sub-Specialties: Neuro-Ophthalmology, Cataract, General Ophthalmology
Special Interests: Cataract surgery, Community ophthalmology

Professor Paul Chew
Director of Glaucoma Division
Professor, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
Sub-Specialties: Glaucoma, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Loon Seng Chee
Head of Glaucoma Service
Sub-Specialties: Glaucoma, General Ophthalmology, Cataract, Uveitis

Clinical Associate Professor Caroline Chee
Head of Medical retina and Vitreo-retinal Surgery Service
Sub-Specialties: Cataract, General Ophthalmology, Retina (Medical), Retina (Surgical)

Associate Professor Lingam Gopal
Sub-Specialties: Cataract, General Ophthalmology, Retina (Medical), Retina (Surgical)
Special Interests: Retinopathy of prematurity, intra ocular tumours, vitreo retinal surgery

Dr Gangadhara Sundar
Head of Orbit & Oculofacial Surgery Service
Sub-specialties: Cataract, Oculoplastic
Special Interests: Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive, Orbital Surgery, Ophthalmic Oncology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Dacryology/Lacrimal, Thyroid Eye Disease

Associate Professor Ray Manotosh
Undergraduate Medical Education Director, Ophthalmology Department
Sub-Specialties: Cornea, Cataract, Refractive Surgery, General Ophthalmology
Special Interests: Cornea and external eye diseases, Contact lens practice, Refractive surgery and General Ophthalmology

Dr Vivien Lim
Sub-Specialties: Cataract, Refractive Surgery, General Ophthalmology

Dr Laurence Lim Shen
Sub-Specialties: General Ophthalmology, Retinal (Medical), Retina (Surgical)

Dr Dawn Lim Ka-Ann
Head of Uveitis Service
Sub-Specialties: Glaucoma, Uveitis, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Consultants

Associate Professor Victor Koh
Head of Ophthalmology Department
Sub-Specialties: Glaucoma, Cataract, General Ophthalmology
Special Interests: Paediatric Glaucoma

Dr Hazel Anne Lin
Director of Clinical Services, Ophthalmology Department
Sub-Specialties: Neuro-Ophthalmology, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Su Xinyi
Research Director, Ophthalmology Department
Sub-Specialties: Retina (Medical), Retina (Surgical), Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Chan Hwei Wuen
Programme Director, Ophthalmology Residency Programme
Sub-Specialties: Retina (Medical), Retina (Surgical), Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Charmaine Chai
Deputy Director of Clinical Services, Ophthalmology Department
Patient Safety Officer, Ophthalmology Department
Sub-Specialties: Cataract, Cornea, General Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery
Special Interests: Cataract, myopia, cornea conditions, fuchs endothelial dystrophy, keratoconus

Dr Janice Lam
Undergraduate Medical Education Director, Ophthalmology Department
Sub-Specialties: Paediatric-Ophthalmology, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Yuen Yew Sen
Sub-Specialties: Retina (Medical), Retina (Surgical), Uveitis, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr George Thomas
Sub-Specialties: Retina (Medical), Retina (Surgical), Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Katherine Lun
Patient Experience Officer, Ophthalmology Department
Sub-Specialties: Glaucoma, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Marcus Tan Chun Jin
Deputy Group Chief Technology Officer, National University Health System
Sub-Specialties: Glaucoma, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Lai Yien
Sub-Specialties: Paediatric Ophthalmology, Cataract

Associate Consultants

Dr Blanche Lim
Sub-Specialties: Oculoplastic, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr Sun Chen-Hsin
Sub-Specialties: Paediatric Ophthalmology, Cataract, General Ophthalmology

Dr David Chen
Sub-Specialties: Cataract, Glaucoma, Refractive Surgery
Special Interests: Medical Technology, Biodesign

Dr Wendy Wong
Sub-Specialties: Retina (Medical), Cataract
Special Interests: Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Oedema, Inherited Retinal Diseases

Hong Leong Professorship

Professor Graham E Holder

Our Allied Health Team

Working alongside doctors and nurses, our Allied Health team plays a significant role in the holistic management of our patients’ healthcare needs and recovery. Learn more about their expertise below.

Our Optometrists

Perform eye examinations, prescribe glasses and contact lens, and detect vision problems and eye disease.
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Our Orthoptist

Works closely with Ophthalmologist to assess, diagnoses and treats patients with eye disorders.

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Our Ophthalmic Technicians

Perform clinical investigations that aid Ophthalmologists in diagnosing and prescribing treatment.

Our Facilities

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An integrated facility with medical and surgical eye care under one roof

The Eye Surgery Centre is well equipped with a suite of diagnostic and surgical equipment, complemented by a team dedicated to delivering high quality patient care in a comfortable, safe and amicable environment.

Our facilities include:

A full range of diagnostic and imaging tools including Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) analyser, Fundus camera and Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA)
Procedure rooms with high-quality Operating Microscope for minor surgeries
A Cataract & LASIK Centre, furnished with contemporary laser technologies (Excimer & Femtosecond Laser) and a Laser Surgery Suite with comfortable waiting area for patients

17a - Eye Surgery Centre

Comprises 9 sub-specialties: Cataract, Glaucoma, Medical & Surgical Retinal, Orbit & Oculofacial Surgery, Cornea, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Ocular Inflammation & Immunology (Uveitis) and Refractive Surgery.

17c - Eye Surgery Centre

Staffed by experienced and sub-specialty trained eye specialists. General eye screening and eye problems are attended to and cataract surgeries are performed by all eye specialists.

Community Engagement and Outreach

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At NUH, we aim to create a positive difference in the local community through the partnership with local healthcare providers, state agencies and the public in driving various community eye care programmes.

NUH Vision Care Services

With the increasing number of older adults in Singapore, eye diseases and visual impairment from age-related eye conditions are becoming more prevalent and a major public health concern.

NUH Vision Care Services was set up to offer two eye care programmes - Seniors’ Eye Rehabilitation (SEER) and Eye Care for Empowered Community (EC2) to address the visual issues of our ageing population.

Eye Care for Empowered Community (EC2) Programme

Developed in 2015, EC2 aims to address undetected eye problems amongst the elderly in eldercare institutions, including day care facilities, senior activity centres, day care rehabilitation set-ups and nursing homes.

Elderly detected to have undiagnosed eye ailments are referred directly to various subspecialty services at the NUH Eye Surgery Centre, easing the process from diagnosis to early treatment.

Nurses, nursing aids and care givers are enrolled into a one-day eye care programme with the aim of increasing awareness of eye ailments in the elderly. They are trained in basic skills such as visual acuity assessment, proper techniques in eye drop instillation, care of individuals with low vision and managing them in the immediate post-operative period.

Senior Eye Rehabilitation (SEER) Programme

In partnership with Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), SEER offers customised visual rehabilitation programmes to help seniors with low vision function safely and effectively within their homes and the community, with the help of a multidisciplinary team involving ophthalmologists, optometrists, occupational therapists (OTs) and care coordinators.

Upon identification by ophthalmologists, patients are referred directly to SEER through a low vision care coordinator who facilitates the intake and navigates the patients through various service points in the programme.
Optometrists assess visual functions and prescribe optical and adaptive aids to optimise patients’ remaining usable vision. A range of optical aids may be prescribed for various tasks, such as high-powered reading glasses, hand-held magnifier and electronic desktop magnifier. The optometrist also advises on lighting and contrast enhancement to improve function.
Trained OTs guide seniors in visual remediation skills, including the use of adaptive aids and developing adaptive skills to remain independent at home, at work and in the community. Home assessments and environmental modifications are also made to create a safer home environment for the patient. Examples include placing tactile markings on electrical appliances, designing a system to organise clothes and consolidation of medications.
Volunteer welfare organisations (VWOs) provide other rehabilitation services including orientation and mobility training, counselling services and support groups.
SEER Programme also aims to build community capability in low vision rehabilitation. By training OTs based in VWOs or community hospitals in low vision rehabilitation, care can be continued for the seniors within their homes or in step-down care facilities.

Family physicians who would like more information about the NUH Vision Care Services or SEER Programme can email us at low_vision@nuhs.edu.sg.

Our Primary Care Partners

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NUH Ophthalmology works closely with our primary care partners with the aim to appropriately transit patients who are medically stable and no longer require specialist care at our clinic, into the community and closer to home for continued care and management.

Primary Care Partners

St Luke’s Hospital is our community hospital for step-down and rehabilitative care. The hospital provides an outpatient follow-up clinic for all discharged patients who require continual treatment.

Keat Hong Family Medicine Clinic (KHFMC) is a one-stop medical facility that provides affordable, holistic and quality primary care in the community for both acute and chronic conditions. Since June 2018, KHFMC started to treat patients with non-complex eye conditions such as early cataract, stable glaucoma and mild to moderate retinopathy.

NUHS-Frontier Family Medicine Clinic was set up in 2013 together with Frontier Healthcare Group and adopts a patient-centred medical home approach, which is primary physician-led and team-based. While the primary physician manages the needs of patients holistically, he or she is supported by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. This team-based care is also facilitated through shared medical records and the use of tele-consultations.

Our Research

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The future of ophthalmology lies in the creation of new knowledge and technology and its rapid translation into the clinic to help people. Our mission is to make this happen through innovative research. We aim to be among the nation’s pre-eminent research centres for the advancement of medicine and technology to conquer eye disease, prevent blindness, and improve quality of life.

Glaucoma Research

The Glaucoma Service of the NUH Eye Surgery Centre is committed to be a forerunner in glaucoma research under the guidance of A/Prof Paul Chew, who is one of the key movers in glaucoma research worldwide. The Service recognises the importance of understanding the disease process and the need for continued development of novel diagnostic and treatment approaches through research in order to improve and provide quality eye care. From 2004 - 2005, the Glaucoma Unit conducted trials on Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography. Presently, the unit is involved in two multi-centre trials, working with researchers from USA and England.

The Glaucoma Service is also actively participating in research on laser and surgical glaucoma management. These are randomised controlled trials on the efficacy of treatment with laser or surgery on patients with open angle and angle closure glaucoma.

Retina Research

The Retinal Service at the NUH Eye Surgery Centre collaborates with eye centres across the world to participate in international multi-centre clinical trials that will benefit patients in Singapore and beyond. The Service is investigating the treatment of two leading causes of blindness and low vision worldwide - age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. These research projects aim to investigate novel pharmocologic treatments which will transform the care and visual outcomes for all patients with AMD and diabetes. On the local front, doctors at the Retinal Service are investigating the ocular effects of dengue fever in order to better understand the condition of dengue patients who suffer visual loss. The unit also aims to develop knowledge in the fields of genetic diseases of the eye and visual electrophysiology.

Oculoplastics Research

The Division of Oculoplastics and Oculofacial Surgery has been actively involved in clinical and basic science research pertaining to various aspects of oculoplastic diseases. Some of the research are in collaboration with other specialties like radiology, pathology, otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat) and facial plastic surgery. Special interest topics include molecular genetic analysis of eyelid and orbital tumours, epiblepharon in children, ophthalmic manifestations of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, pediatric orbital fractures, use of bioresorbable implants in orbital surgery, facial anthropometry, etc. Their findings have been presented at various regional and international meetings.

Cataract Research

At the NUH Eye Surgery Centre, we aim to reduce surgery time and increase efficiency of the surgeries. Machines used in cataract surgery allow cataracts to be removed through tiny wound openings with smaller probes which have more efficient delivery of energy to soften the cataract before it is removed. Biotechnology companies which design these machines are working in tandem with our surgeons to improve their systems for cataract surgery.

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) which are used during surgery have seen vast improvement in material and lens design over the last 10 to 15 years. Foldable lenses which can go through small incisions and recent designs of multifocal lenses, which allow for both far and near vision, are in use at our Centre.

Cornea Research

The Cornea Service is actively involved in the research of cornea and external eye diseases. The current areas of research include dry eyes (medical treatment and acupuncture treatment), allergic eye disease in children (newer medications that help stop the attack and control the disease), new methods of cornea transplant and pterygium surgery.

Education and Training Opportunities

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Click here to learn more about our Education and Training Opportunities.

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