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Dr. Currie Chiang

Ophthalmology (Eyes)

Credentials MBBS (Singapore) FRCSEd (Ophth)
Language English,Mandarin Chinese,Behasa Melayu. Cantonese Dialect, Hokkien, Behasa Indonesia, Japanese
Background

Dr Currie Chiang received her early education in Taiwan and Thailand. Her family migrated to Singapore in the year
1970 and continued her education in Singapore.
Dr Currie Chiang obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Singapore in 1980.
Following her training in ophthalmology at the Eye Department of the Singapore General Hospital, she went to the UK to work
with Professor Noel Rice at the Corneal Clinic. She completed her fellowship at the Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, and at
the Princess Alexendra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh.
Dr Chiang established her own practice in Mt Elizabeth in 1993, where she has developed special interest in the anterior segment,
including cataract and refractive surgery.

Publications

1 Published a study on radial keratotomy with Professor George Waring
2 Published co- written book – 101 Questions and Answers on Cataracts and Implants

Achievements

She has also held the following professional offices:
Committee member of the 26th International Congress of Ophthalmology in Singapore, at which she conducted a video
presentation on cataract surgery;
Secretary for the Joint Meeting of the International Society of Reflective Keratoplasty and the European Society of Refractive
Surgery
Dr Chiang has also performed live demonstrations of cataract surgery, and in 2002, she has also been an active participant in
various local community services as well as overseas missions to deliver free eye treatment to the villagers in countries such as
Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Associations

Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (FRCS) in 1986
FAMS, FRCOphth (UK) MEMBER OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
CONSULTANT EYE SURGEON

Fellowships and Accreditations

She obtained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (FRCS) in 1986, Fellowship of the College of
Ophthalmology, UK. Member of the American Society if Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Returning to Singapore, Dr Chiang worked at the Department of Ophthalmology at SGH before joining private practice in Mt
Elizabeth Medical Centre.