We had the pleasure of chatting with brothers Dr Julian Theng, Founder, Group Chairman and Ophthalmologist at Eagle Eye Centre, and Dr Colin Theng, Senior Consultant Dermatologist at The Skin Specialists & Laser Clinic. We learned how they are bonded by medicine, faith and family ties.
"I chose ophthalmology as a specialty only after I had an attachment as a medical officer at the eye department at Singapore National Eye Centre. It was quite an 'eye opener' for me. I realised how rewarding a profession it is, because it really makes the blind see. Seeing the joy on the faces of so many patients immediately after their life-changing Lasik experiences made me say - this is the job for me!" shares Dr Julian Theng.
"Cataract and Lasik surgeries are the main volume of work that I do, as well as cornea transplantation. The high prevalence of ophthalmic disorders in Southeast Asia and Singapore is primarily due to the rise in the ageing population."...

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