OUR DOCTORS
DR. TONY HO
Director
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
DR. PHILEMON HUANG
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
DR. JAMES NG
Consultant Ophthalmologist
DR. WONG HON KIAT
Consultant Ophthalmologist
DR. YAP ENG YIAT
Consultant Ophthalmologist
DR. PIYAH PHONG
Consultant Ophthalmologist
DR. JON GOH
Consultant Ophthalmologist
DR. ERROL CHAN
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Dr. Errol Chan
Consultant Ophthalmologist
MBBS, MMed(Ophth), MRCSEd, FRCSEd, FRCOphth, FRCS(Glasg), FRCS(Canada), FAMS
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Dr Errol Chan is a fellowship-trained experienced Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist.
Dr Chan graduated MBBS from the National University of Singapore with Distinction and placement on the Dean’s List, and completed Ophthalmology specialist training at the National University Health System in Singapore. He gained professional subspecialty expertise after 4 years of clinical fellowship training at some of the most prestigious eye centres internationally, including Moorfields Eye Hospital London and Optegra Eye Hospital London in the UK, and at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Dr Chan’s approach to every patient is highly personalised and he customizes every treatment plan to the patient he serves. He is driven to provide the most appropriate and safe treatment for every individual to achieve the best possible vision, without spectacles or contact lenses if so possible.
Dr Chan consults for a wide range of eye conditions:
• Laser vision correction: SafeSight TransPRK, LASIK, SMILE
• Standard, laser-assisted and high-risk cataract surgery
• Presbyopia (‘Lao Hua’) treatment with laser vision correction and premium lens implants
• Floaters removal
• Treatment of macular degeneration & diabetic eye disease, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy with intravitreal injections and lasers
• Surgery for vitreoretinal conditions: retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, vitreous bleeding
• Surgery for dislocated lens implants or implant exchange
• Pterygium surgery
• Glaucoma treatment with lasers and minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery
• Myopia control in children
• Removal of eyelid lumps and styes
• Keratoconus monitoring and treatment
• Episcleritis and uveitis treatment, vitreous and retinal biopsies
• Dry eye and blepharitis treatment
Dr Chan’s expertise has been recognized with multiple international awards. He has published more than 40 academic articles in Ophthalmology journals and textbooks, and is committed to medical education through mentoring specialist trainees. He is also a clinical trial investigator for new devices and drugs for eye diseases. Dr Chan is a regular speaker at international conferences, and has been featured in the local media such as The Straits Times and CNA93.8.
Dr Chan is conversant in English, Mandarin, Bahasa and Cantonese.
Fellowship Affiliations
Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada
Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow
Professional Memberships
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retinal Specialists
Vitrectomy Buckle Society
Why Do Home Vision Testing?
The purpose of Home Vision Testing is to encourage early detection and treatment of eye disorders. These tests are not a substitute for a complete eye examination by your eye doctor. However, they may help you discover a vision problem that needs medical attention. Remember, most eye disorders can be effectively treated if detected early. Unfortunately many eye diseases are detected too late for effective treatment. It is estimated that one third of all new blindness is potentially avoidable if people take full advantage of early diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, you should perform these tests periodically. Please select the test that you want to try out :Dr. Wong Hon Kiat
Consultant Ophthalmologist
FAMS (SG), MMed (Ophth), MBBS (SG), FRCS (UK)
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Bringing with him a wealth of experience and expertise from previous positions at the Ministry of Health and Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Dr. Wong Hon Kiat is eager to provide safe and thoughtful care for his patients.
Dr. Wong has taken on many research projects over the years and subsequently published his findings in well-respected medical journals like the Eye Journal and Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. His research mainly concerns eye health in Asian populations. He has also given presentations about his research at international conferences in Singapore and around the world.
In addition, Dr. Wong is a recipient of multiple awards, including those from the International Ophthalmology Congress and The Eye Institute.
Previous Appointments
- Medical Officer, Ministry of Health – Vaccination Operations Task Group (VOTG)
- Senior Manager, Ministry of Health – Department of Professional Training and Assessment Standards (PTAS)
- Senior Resident Physician, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Ophthalmology Department
Awards
- Fourth International Ophthalmology Congress 2011
- The Eye Institute – HOYA Research Prize 2005
- Dean’s List Award – MBBS First Professional Exam 2001 – 2002
Publications
- Eye Journal – Outcome of 23-gauge Sutureless Transconjunctival Vitrectomy for Endophthalmitis
- Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery – Epidemiology of Postoperative Endophthalmitis in an Asian Population
Research
- Rate of progression of diabetic retinopathy in an Asian population
- Prevalence of endogenous and exogenous endophthalmitis in an Asian population
- Factors affecting surgically induced astigmatism
Presentations
- Euretina 2017 – Barcelona, Spain
- AAPOS 2013 – Singapore
- ARVO 2013 – Seattle, USA
- ASCRS 2012 – Chicago, USA
Dr. Piyah Phong
Consultant Eye Specialist
MBBS (London), Dip (Ophth), FRCSEd (Ophth), FAMS (Ophth)
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Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Piyah Phong specialises in phacoemulsification cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, glaucoma surgery, strabismus surgery, lachrymal surgery and reconstructive eye lid surgery. He also performs laser treatment for diabetic retina disease, degenerative retina disease, retinal holes and age-related macular degeneration.
Education
MBBS from University of London in 1972
FRCS (Ophth) from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 1979
FAMS (Ophthalmology) from Academy of Medicine, Singapore in 1982.
Professional Positions and Memberships
Member, Singapore Society of Ophthalmology
Member, Academy of Medicine
Member, Fellow Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Member, Singapore Medical Association
Dr. James Ng
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
MBBS (UK), FRCOphth (UK), FAMS
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Dr James Ng, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, specialises in both retinal surgery (such as retinal detachment repair, macula hole and epiretinal membrane surgery, vitrectomy for diabetes) and medical retina diseases (age-related macular degeneration, retinal artery/ vein occlusions, diabetic retinopathy etc). He also performs laser vision correction surgery such as Trans PRK surface ablation, LASIK and SMILE surgery. His other area of specialization is in the diagnosis and management of Uveitis (ocular inflammatory disease) which includes diagnostic vitrectomy biopsies and immunosuppression treatment which includes biologics.
Dr Ng obtained his MBBS medical qualification at the St. Bartholomew’s and The Royal London Medical School at the University of London in the UK. He also obtained a BSc (Hons) degree in the History of Medicine at the world famous Wellcome Institute in London. At Tan Tock Seng Hospital, he completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London (FRCOphth).
After obtaining Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS) and Specialist Accreditation Board accreditations, he did 3 years of subspeciality fellowship in the United Kingdom. The fellowships were in internationally renowned eye hospitals:
1. Bristol Eye Hospital, Bristol, UK.
– Professor Andrew Dick, Uveitis and Vitreoretinal Surgery.
– Clare Bailey, Medical Retina and Macula Disease.
2. Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford, UK.
– Professor Robert MacLaren: Medical Retina, Gene Therapy, Genetic Eye Disease and Vitreoretinal Surgery.
– CK Patel: Paediatric Vitreoretinal surgery.
– Srilakshmi Sharma: Uveitis and Medical Ophthalmology.
3. Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
– Professor David Charteris, Louisa Wickham, and Mahi Muqit: Vitreoretinal Surgery.
Areas of Specialisation
- Diabetic retinopathy- medical, laser and surgical vitrectomy.
- Age-related macular degeneration.
- Floaters and retinal detachment surgery.
- Complex cataract surgery.
- TransPRK, LASIK and SMILE laser vision correction surgery.
- Secondary intraocular lens fixation by iris fixed or scleral fixed techniques.
- Pterygium excision with/ without fibrin glue.
- Eye reconstruction after trauma or surgery.
- Uveitis / immune disorders and infective conditions of the eye.
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology- including but not limited to glaucoma, drug monitoring, dry eye and myopia control.
Fellowship and Accreditations
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of London, UK
FRCOphth Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, UK
FAMS Fellow of the Academy of Medicine
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Dr. Philemon Huang
Consultant Eye Specialist
MBBS (S’pore), MMed(Ophth), FAMS, FRCOphth (refraction)
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Dr Huang is an established consultant ophthalmologist, who specializes in glaucoma screening, early intervention, and management. He completed his MBBS in 2008, obtained MMed(Ophth) in 2012. He was awarded the Ministry of Health Human Manpower Development Program Award (HMDP) and completed his glaucoma fellowship in Sydney Hospital & Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He returned to Head the Glaucoma Services at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Dr Huang has a keen interest in development of community eye screening and home monitoring programs. He is involved in the grant application and successful pilot of the Community & Home Eye Screening Services (CHESS) which won national awards. He has currently obtained grants to develop a comprehensive glaucoma community screening program tearmed Glaucoma Community-based Augmented Review and Empowerment (G-CARE).
Dr Huang is a growing expert in glaucoma management and cataract management. He specializes in Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS implants such as Istent inject, Hydrus microstent), glaucoma lasers such as Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation, Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty and drainage procedures like trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube implants. He also gives MIGS-related glaucoma talks to fellow specialists and international audience.
He is in the Patient Care Committee of the Glaucoma Association of Singapore.
Besides clinical work, Dr Huang is a passionate teacher and was recognized with the National Healthcare Group Teaching Awards for Senior Doctors 2020.
Dr Huang is active in engaging youths through his church leadership appointments. He is a Core leader and Lead Overseer in the Children’s Ministry, New Creation Church, appearing on Youtube and Instagram videos.
Other Appointments
Visiting Consultant
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Alexandra Health
Faculty Training committee member (Clinical Lecturer)
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Alexandra Health
Glaucoma lead & Team Member, Community & Home Eye Screening Services
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Alexandra Health
Patient Care Committee
Glaucoma Association of Singapore
Clinical Lecturer
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Adjunct Lecturer
LKC School of Medicine
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