About:
Dr Khor Wei Boon is a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in Cornea and External Eye Diseases and Refractive Surgery. He is in full-time practice at the Singapore Eye & Vision clinic in Paragon Medical and also serves as a Visiting Consultant with the Shinagawa Eye Centre and the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC).
Education & Advanced Training
- MBBS, National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Residency in Ophthalmology, Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), completed in 2010
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- Subspecialty training in Cornea & Refractive Surgery at SNEC and Duke University Eye Center, North Carolina, USA
Clinical Experience & Leadership
Before joining Singapore Eye & Vision at Paragon Medical, Dr Khor held several key positions in public service:
- Senior Consultant, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services, SNEC
- Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
- Head, SNEC Eye Clinic at Sengkang Hospital (2016–2022)
- Director of Clinical Governance and Chair, Quality Assurance Committee (2023–2024)
Areas of Expertise
Dr Khor’s clinical expertise covers a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and advanced surgical techniques, including:
- Cataract Surgery – suture-less phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implants (monofocal, multifocal, toric, EDOF)
- Corneal Transplantation – partial-thickness lamellar transplant techniques such as DSAEK and DALK
- Refractive Surgery – LASIK, SMILE, and TransPRK to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses
- Corneal Infections & Ocular Allergies – diagnosis and treatment for both children and adults
Research & Publications
- Published widely in international peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and American Journal of Ophthalmology (AJO)
- Research focus includes infectious keratitis and advances in corneal transplantation techniques
Professional Affiliations
- Elected Councillor and Treasurer, College of Ophthalmologists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- Member, Refractive Subspecialty Committee, College of Ophthalmologists, Academy of Medicine
Articles
The Evil Eye: The Hidden Dangers of Social Media: An Ophthalmologist’s Perspective by Dr Khor Wei Boon
Social media apps like TikTok and Instagram are now brimming ...
Videos
Heard of LASIK but have questions? by Dr Khor Wei Boon
Are you searching for clear answers to your LASIK surgery questions? 👁️ If you’ve been considering laser vision correction, you ...
