National University Hospital
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Dr. Paul Zhao
Consultant
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National University Hospital
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Speciality
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femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery and the use of premium intraocular lenses for correction of astigmatism and presbyopia |
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Languages
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English
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Education
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Dr Zhao graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2002. He underwent his basic and advanced specialty training in Ophthalmology in Singapore before proceeding to do his retina fellowship under Prof David Wong at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. |
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Professional Experience
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Dr Paul Zhao is a Consultant in the Department of Opthalmology at the National University Hospital and Visting Consultant to the Department of Ophthalmology at Jurong Health. He was previously the Head, Vision Performance Centre at the Military Medicine Institute from 2013 to 2015.
Dr Zhao performs cataract surgery and is trained in the latest technology using femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery and the use of premium intraocular lenses for correction of astigmatism and presbyopia(lao hua). His field of sub-specialization is in Vitreo-Retinal disease and he performs retina surgery for conditions such as retina detachment, macular holes and epiretinal membranes, diabetic eye disease (tractional retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage) and vitreomacular traction. A significant proportion of his clinical work is also involved in the medical management of patients with age-related macula degeneration, retinal vascular disorders, diabetic eye disease, retinal dystrophies and intraocular infections. |
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