MEDICAL
OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE PROVIDER & PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR IN ASIA-PACIFIC
EAGLE EYE CENTRE
“ Helping the blind to see and restoring vision to many . There ’ s no higher calling for me .” That ’ s according to Dr Julian Theng , Founder and Medical Director of Eagle Eye Centre Singapore . “ I was taught at a young age by my parents to administer daily insulin jabs for my grandmother who had diabetes . I have a soft spot for old folks and it warms my heart to bring joy to them . That ’ s probably what led me to practise medicine , a field where genuine love and care for others is pivotal .”
Dr Theng saw the world of opportunities for holistic eye care more than 17 years ago . “ I and Dr Lim Wee Kiak , my best friend , co-founder of Eagle Eye and fellow practicing ophthalmologist , saw many new emerging technologies in the world , especially for presbyopia , or what we call “ lau hua yan ”. Most doctors at that time hardly thought of making patients independent of reading glasses . We felt that we could gather the right team and help embrace these technologies more promptly and thus founded Eagle Eye Centre in 2006 to provide the best comprehensive and patient centric eye care in Singapore and the region with advanced technologies ,” added Dr Theng .
In the 17 years since its inception , Eagle Eye Centre ( EEC ) has seen a year on year growth of about 15-25 percent . Currently , the centre treats almost 8,000 patients a month .
Beyond LASIK and Presbyopia , EEC has expanded to 9 branches in Singapore with 18 eye doctors who are specially trained in different
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subspecialties in order to provide comprehensive eye care services . EEC ’ s senior consultant surgeons are subspecialised in the following areas :
• Corneal Services and Transplants
• LASIK & Refractive Surgery
• Medical and Surgical Retina Services
• Uveitis , Ocular Inflammation & Immunology
• Oculoplastics , Orbit & Lacrimal Services
• Paediatrics Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus
• Neuro Ophthalmology
• Comprehensive & Complex Cataract Services
EEC is able to handle complex cases as multiple specialists can come together to discuss what is the best solution for the patient . These services are spread out over 8 clinics in Singapore , with branches at Mount Alvernia Hospital , Parkway East Hospital , Mount Elizabeth Hospital at Novena , Mount Elizabeth Hospital at Orchard , Royal Square Medical Centre at Novena , Westgate Mall , and King Albert Park Residences Mall , and Starmed Specialist Centre .
Dr Theng and Dr Lim are driven by the same motivation to help as many people as possible through their work . “ I am humbled and grateful that we have many patients who have placed their trust in Eagle Eye Centre and have become like family to us ,” said Dr Theng . “ They advocate our warm and heartfelt services so much that over 80 % of our patients come in through strong wordof-mouth referrals , knowing that Eagle Eye is a one-stop-shop centre where patient-care always comes first .
“ I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to our success . Eagle Eye Centre ’ s mission of improving lives through better vision will continue to guide us , and this award strengthens our resolve to make a meaningful impact in the field of ophthalmology ,” said Dr Theng .
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