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Restoring Vision under the care of a Retina specialist

Dr. Paul Zhao — Fellowship-Trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon & Retina Specialist dedicated to treatment of complex retina conditions, subluxed dislocated lenses and complex cataract surgery

2,000+

RETINA SURGERIES

Director

RETINA SERVICES AT EAGLE EYE CENTRE

Former Head

OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE, ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL

Symptoms That Need a Retina Specialist's Attention

 

The retina is the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye. Some changes need prompt assessment.

 

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Seek assessment on the same day

  • A sudden shower of new floaters

  • Flashes of light in one eye

  • A curtain, shadow or dark veil across part of your vision

  • A sudden drop in central vision

These can be signs of a retinal tear or retinal detachment. Retinal detachment | Retinal tear | Floaters and flashes

For same-day assessment, call +65 9066 8811.

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Arrange an assessment soon

  • Straight lines looking wavy or bent

  • Blurred or distorted central vision

  • A dark or missing patch in the centre of your vision

  • Colours looking faded

These may relate to the macula, such as a macular hole, epiretinal membrane or age-related macular degeneration. You can check your central vision with an Amsler grid. Macular hole | Epiretinal membrane | AMD

Book an appointment or call +65 6456 1000.
 

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ABOUT

Dr Paul Zhao

Dr Paul Zhao, vitreoretinal surgeon and retina specialist at Eagle Eye Centre Singapore

Dr Paul Zhao is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon and retina specialist in private practice in Singapore.

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Key Clinical Focus
   •    Retinal detachment
   •    Macular hole, Epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction
   •    Diabetic retinal disease and vitreous haemorrhage

  •    Age-related Macula Degeneration (AMD)

  •   Retina Vein Occlusion

  •   Subluxed and dislocated cataracts/lenses

  •   Cataract surgery with use of Premium lenses

Fellowship-Trained (Queen Mary Hospital, HK)

Committee Member, Retina Society of Singapore

Elected Council Member, College of Ophthalmologists

Author of 20+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

SPECIALIZATIONS

Retina & Lens Conditions

Retina detachment shown on a fundus photograph

Retina Detachment

Symptoms: Curtain or shadow over your vision, new floaters and flashes

Age-related macula degeneration affecting the central retina

AMD

Symptoms: Recent blurring / distortion of central vision or blocked central vision

Epiretinal membrane causing wrinkling of the macula surface

Macular Pucker

Symptoms: Wavy or distorted straight lines

retina tear treated with laser retinopexy

Retina Tear

Symptoms: Sudden floaters or flashes of light

subluxed intraocular lens displaced within the eye

Dislocated Lens

Specialized sutureless scleral-fixation techniques for shifting intraocular lenses.

Diabetic tractional retina detachment with fibrovascular tissue

Diabetic Eye Disease

Comprehensive management of diabetic retinopathy and macula swelling.

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Symptoms: Sudden floaters or flashes of light

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Symptoms: Blurring or distorted central vision or missing words in the centre

ACCREDITED SPECIALIST PANEL

Dr. Paul Zhao is on the insurance panel for most personal and corporate insurers in Singapore.

FAQ

Patient Guidance & FAQ

Understanding your retinal health and surgical options.

Eye Health Insights

Stay informed with latest articles on retinal wellness.

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Retina specialist cataract surgeon

Dr. Paul Zhao

Cataract, retina detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macula hole, epiretinal membrane, AMD, vitrectomy surgery, lens dislocation

CONTACT US

+65 64561000

LOCATION

Mount Alvernia

Novena

Orchard

Parkway East

Emergency Hotline

+65 9066 8811

Immediate specialist advice for sudden vision changes or retina tears.

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