Dr. Kelvin Teo
Ophthalmology (Eyes)
Credentials | MBBS, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor |
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Language | English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Dialect, Hokkien Dialect |
Info | Adjunct A/Prof. Teo is senior consultant ophthalmologist at Advanced Eye Clinic and Surgery with specific interests in retina diseases in the eye. He is an accomplished cataract surgeon and retinal specialist, with interest in age related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal vascular disorders.
He graduated from the Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and obtained his PhD in Medical Research from the University of Sydney. Dr Teo completed his ophthalmology specialist training in the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). He practised in SNEC for over 10 years with 2 fellowships in Medical Retina, one from SNEC and the other from Sydney Eye Hospital, University of Sydney where he also obtained his PhD in Medical Research. A/Prof Teo continues his academic pursuits as an adjunct Associate Professor at the Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Programme (EYE ACP) Duke NUS Medical School and a lead researcher at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) with a focus on the aging eye and age related macular degeneration. He has published more than 100 peer review papers and was awarded numerous grants including the prestigious National Medical Research Council, (NMRC) Transition Award. This unique blend of clinical experience and strong research expertise makes him a key opinion leader in advancing the field of medical retina and allows him to provide the latest and most novel and effective management for conditions affecting the eye and retina. |
Associated Treatments | Cataract Surgery, low vision enhancement surgery, Intra vitreal Injections, Laser treatments for the retina, treatments for other general eye conditions |
Special Treatments | Low vision enhancement surgery, Intra vitreal Injections, Laser treatments for the retina |
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Achievements | Adjunct Associate Professor, Duke NUS, Eye ACP Associate Lecturer, University of Sydney, Save Sight Institute Theme Principle Investigator, Translational Asian Age-related macular degeneration Programme (TAAP) |
Associations | Macular Society, Member International Steering Committee, Fight Retinal Blindness Registry, Member International Retina Imaging Society, Member |
Awards and Honours | NMRC New Investigator Grant Award, 2016 National Health Innovation Centre Grant Award, 2017 NMRC Transition Award, 2019 |
Fellowships and Accreditations | Medical Retina Fellow, Singapore National Eye Centre Medical Retina Fellow, Sydney Eye Hospital MBBS, University of London MMED (Ophth), National University of Singapore FAMS, Singapore PhD, University of Sydney |
Media |
https://www.todayonline.com/brand-spotlight/world-looks-brighter-better-eyesight https://www.facebook.com/SNEC.SERI/photos/a.843120025859630/1690604807777810/?type=3&_rdr https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Body-and-Soul-S8-E5-Diabetic-Retinopathy-186199 https://www.singhealth.com.sg/news/tomorrows-medicine/timely-eye-injections-help-preserve-vision |