From liberating presbyopia patients of reading glasses to correcting imperfect vision, ophthalmologist JULIAN THENG is the one to see, discovers Sara Yap.

According to ophthalmologist and cornea specialist Dr Julian Theng, new treatment options such as corneal inlays are an alternative for those unwilling to be saddled with clunky bifocals. Apart from treating presbyopia (he even wrote a book about it in 2007), Theng is trained in cataract surgery, Lasik and refractive surgery as well as cornea transplants. He graduated with a Medicine degree from the National University of Singapore in 1992, and pursued further studies in his subspecialties at the Singapore National Eye Centre.
Despite his fruitful career, Theng remains humble: “I believe in giving my all and serving with love. All of us have talent. It's just about how we make use of it to help others.”...

Read full article →