Meet Dr Kelvin Teo, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist 

Adjunct A/Prof. Teo has specific interests in adult and childhood retina diseases in the eye. These include myopia, inherited retina conditions, and retinopathy of prematurity.  In addition, he is an accomplished general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon with over 15 years of experience.

His training & achievements

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 obtained 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).  His work includes new therapies for retina conditions such as gene therapy.  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 ophthalmology and allows him to provide the latest and most novel and effective management for conditions affecting the eye and retina.