Dr. Lee Hung Ming
MBBS (Singapore), M.Med (Ophth)
FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Ophth)
Senior Consultant | Eye Surgeon
Sub-specialty: Cataract, Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease
Languages: English, Mandarin, Bahasa & Hokkien
Trusted Eye Specialist with Excellent Track Record
20+ Years of Experience
20,000+ Cataract & LASIK Cases
Former Head of Refractive Surgery at TTSH & NUH
Dr Lee Hung Ming was the first in Singapore to perform:
- Bladeless LASIK Surgery (2004)
- ICL Surgery for the Treatment of Myopia (2005)
- Laser-Assisted Bladeless Cataract surgery via Femtosecond Laser (2012)
Prior to his current appointment, Dr Lee Hung Ming was formerly the Head of LASIK surgery in 2 of Singapore’s premier hospitals — Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and National University Hospital (NUH). Unbeknownst to many, he decided to become an eye specialist after losing his grandmother to eye disease and blindness.
A sought-after speaker at many international and regional eye meetings, Dr Lee was awarded the ACE Award, the highest educator award for training Asia-Pacific surgeons in cataract and refractive surgery, by the Asia-Pacific Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery in 1994.
During his school days, he was the state badminton player for his hometown in Kelantan, Malaysia. Subsequently, he moved to Singapore to study under an ASEAN Scholarship. While in University, he played 6 sports for NUS Medical Faculty and captained the NUS Badminton Team. Apparently, he spent all his time on a badminton court, or courting his wife, a fellow medical student. They are now happily married with 4 children.
Dr. Lee Hung Ming Specialises in Treating:
Cornea & External Eye Disease
Refractive Surgery
Cataracts
Media - Dr. Lee Hung Ming in the News
– Zaobao Weekly, Lianhe Zaobao
– Zaobao Weekly, Lianhe Zaobao
– Zaobao Weekly, Lianhe Zaobao
Tired, dry & red eyes? You may have Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
“My eyes were sealed shut by all the discharge.” Last year, Ms Jenna was referred to Dr Lee Hung Ming where she underwent the LipiFlow treatment, which helped improve her MGD.’
– Health, The New Paper
Eyes red after swimming? It’s not just the chlorine
‘Dr Lee Hung Ming, said chloramine is not the only potential irritant in pools. “Other factors that can cause redness of the eye are excessive amounts of chlorine or if the water is too acidic or alkaline.”‘
– The Straits Times
Cataract patients have second chance at natural vision in sight
‘Dr Lee Hung Ming replaced the cloudy lenses in Ms Jessie Boey’s eyes with the Tecnis Symfony lenses, which enable her to see clearly at any distance and in any light condition’
– Mind Your Body, The Straits Times
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