years of clinical experience
Eye Doctor in Singapore
Dr Eugene Tay
MSc, MBBS (London), FRCSEd, FRCOphth, FRANZCO
Dr Eugene Tay is a senior consultant ophthalmologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College of the University of London in 1997 and is one of few surgeons to have received all basic, advanced and sub-specialty/fellowship training at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He trained to sub-specialist fellowship levels in laser refractive and anterior segment surgery at the Gimbel Eye Centre in Canada and also Oculoplastic surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital. If you’re looking for an experienced and trustworthy eye specialist in Singapore, Dr Tay can support you through your eye care needs.
20
4
countries recognize him as a specialist
25+
peer reviewed papers in international scientific journals
Profile
Experience & Achievements
Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon
Before becoming an eye specialist in Singapore, he was formerly the Medical Director of LSC Eye Clinic in Paragon (formerly Lasik Surgery Clinic) where he introduced SMILE surgery to the practice in 2013 and has performed thousands of laser refractive and cataract procedures. Prior to this, he was a Consultant Ophthalmologist with the Refractive Surgery Service and Laser Vision Centre at the Singapore National Eye Centre. Currently, Dr Tay holds specialist recognition in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
Now, as an eye specialist in Singapore, he is active in clinical research on SMILE surgery and is also an Adjunct Clinician Scientist at the Singapore Eye Research Institute, having published over 25 peer reviewed scientific papers in prestigious international scientific journals such as Ophthalmology, the Journal of Refractive Surgery, the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Dr Tay’s capabilities make him the eye doctor of choice in Singapore.
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Specializing In Complex Cataract Surgery
As a qualified eye doctor in Singapore, he is highly experienced in all forms of laser vision correction, complex cataract surgery with tri-focal implants for the treatment of presbyopia or ‘lao hua’, pterygium surgery, eyelid malposition surgery, double eyelid and eye-bag surgery and the management of general eye conditions such as myopia prevention in children, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes and contact lens related problems.
Local Accreditations At Private Hospitals
Before choosing any eye specialist in Singapore, do ensure that they possess the proper credentials and accreditations to practice and perform surgery. All doctors who wish to practise as a specialist must be accredited by the Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB) and registered under the relevant specialty by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). Dr Tay is accredited to practice and perform surgery at all Parkway Pantai (Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Elizabeth Novena, Parkway East and Gleneagles) private hospitals and Farrer Park Hospital.
After confirming the credibility and expertise of your eye doctor in Singapore, it is also important to consider other aspects including patient-doctor interaction experience and personality. Afterall, consulting a good eye specialist can make all the difference in your eye treatment and recovery processes.
Today, patient-centric doctors are growing in demand as patients prefer an eye doctor who prioritises them and recommends suitable treatments and solutions based on their unique eye conditions. Rather than focusing on profits, eye specialists that leverage a patient-centric approach genuinely care for their patients, with the goal of enhancing their vision and overall quality of life.
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