About Dr. Christopher Khng
MBBS, M.Med (Ophth), FRCS (Edin), AMS (Ophth, 2003)
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Medical Director
Dr. Christopher Khng, specializes in Complex Cataract and Anterior Segment Reconstruction Surgery, in particular, Iris Reconstruction and surgery for Aniridia. His other areas of expertise include Complex Lens surgery, New Lens and Phacoemulsification technologies, Refractive surgery, Phakic IOLs (the Implantable Collamer Lens, ICL), and small-incision, topical anesthesia phacoemulsification cataract surgery.
He completed his first two years of medical undergraduate studies in Aberdeen University, Scotland (UK), finishing top in his medical class in both years. Because of cost, he completed his medical degrees of MBBS at National University of Singapore (NUS).
Dr. Khng served as Registrar, then Associate Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). Following his stint in SNEC, Dr Khng was a Consultant at The Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
He was previously the Senior Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Director of Cataract Surgical Services at AsiaMedic Eye Centre, and is a Visiting Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at The Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital,Singapore.
He also held a position as a Visiting Consultant at the Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences of Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.
Dr. Khng is a member of the Singapore Medical Association (SMA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ECSRS). He is registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) in Singapore and with the General Medical Council (GMC) for practice in the United Kingdom. He serves in the Singapore Armed Forces Reserve Service, holding the rank of Captain in the combat support hospital. He is Singapore’s representative ophthalmologist faculty on board Project ORBIS, the flying eye hospital.
He does several volunteer eye screening services at the Community Centres and educational talks to schools. If you are facing any discomfort with your eyes or vision, contact us to book an appointment today and visit our eye clinic in Gleneagles, Singapore.
International/National Speaking Engagements
2008 - 2011
2012 – 2014
2015 – 2017
Our Clinic @Gleneagles
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Articles by Dr Christopher Khng
What Is the Link Between Smoking and Cataracts?
Understanding the Cataract Eye Drops Used for Post-Surgery
What to Know About the Link Between Cataracts and Diabetes
Do Steroids Cause Cataracts? What to Know About Steroid Meds
Knowing the Stages of Cataract Formation and Development
What Is the Interval Between Cataract Surgery in Both Eyes?
How Do You Read an Eye Test Report?
Is Cataract Treatment Possible Without Surgery?
Underlying Health Conditions Eye Screening Can Detect
Cataract Insights: Do Cataracts Recur After Surgery?
Learn All About Cataract Surgery: Types & Procedure
Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery Recovery
Debunking Common Myths About Presbyopia
How Adults Can Benefit from Comprehensive Eye Screening
Health & Safety Tips for Individuals Living with Cataracts
Vitreous Floaters 101: Causes, Risks & Treatment
Living with Glaucoma: How to Manage Your Eye Health and Well-being
Digital Eye Strain: What It Is and How to Prevent It
Why You Should Visit A Dry Eye Specialist For Treatment
