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Dr Laurence Lim
Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon
Adult and paediatric retinal care
Dr Lim manages retinal conditions in adults and children, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and complex myopic maculopathy. His practice also includes cataract surgery and general eye care.
Adults and children | English and Mandarin
Consulting at Camden and Toa Payoh
Previous Roles
Former Senior Consultant at NUH and SNEC
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Further training
Paediatric retina and retinal prostheses at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Qualifications
MBBS, MRCS, FRCS, FAMS
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Retinal Conditions and Other Eye Care
The retina is the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Dr Lim provides medical and surgical care for retinal conditions in adults and children, alongside cataract and general eye care.
Retinal Detachment
The retina separates from its normal position at the back of the eye. Sudden flashes, new floaters or a curtain across vision require urgent assessment.
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Macular Degeneration
Changes in the macula can affect central vision, making reading or recognising faces more difficult. Assessment establishes the type and extent of the condition.
Macular Holes
A hole in the macula, the central part of the retina, can cause blurred or distorted central vision and difficulty with detailed tasks.
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Myopic Maculopathy
High myopia can cause changes in the macula that affect detailed central vision. Examination and imaging help assess these changes.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the retina. Eye examinations help identify changes and guide monitoring or treatment.
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Retinal Conditions in Children
Dr Lim’s clinical interests include retinopathy of prematurity, retinal detachments and retinal dystrophies in children.
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Cataract and General Eye Care
His practice also includes cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. An examination helps identify the cause of vision changes and the appropriate next steps.
Sudden changes in vision?
Sudden flashes, new floaters, a curtain across vision or sudden vision loss need urgent assessment. Do not wait for a routine appointment reply.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
About Dr Laurence Lim
Dr Lim studied medicine at the National University of Singapore and trained in ophthalmology at the Singapore National Eye Centre. He undertook further subspecialty training in paediatric retinal conditions and retinal prostheses at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear, supported by a Ministry of Health Healthcare Manpower Development Plan award.
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Before entering private practice, he served as a Senior Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National University Hospital. His previous appointments also include Senior Consultant in the Vitreoretinal Department at the Singapore National Eye Centre, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duke NUS Graduate Medical School, and visiting retinal consultant appointments at Changi General Hospital, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
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His professional experience includes leading the SINBION retinal prosthesis implantation programme at SNEC and introducing macular buckling for myopic maculopathy at NUH. These describe his previous institutional work and training.
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Dr Lim has coauthored publications on retinal disease and ophthalmic surgery, including work published in The Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and Ophthalmology. His current clinical interests include adult and paediatric retinal care, complex myopic maculopathy, cataract surgery and general ophthalmology.
Clinical Focus
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Adult and paediatric
retinal care
Complex myopic
maculopathy
Cataract and
general eye care
Approach to Care
Clinical Evidence
Assessment and treatment decisions are guided by clinical findings and relevant evidence.
Clear Communication
Patients receive explanations of their findings, options and next steps.​
Individual Needs
Care planning considers the diagnosis, medical history and circumstances of each patient.​​
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Qualifications and Professional Training
Medical qualifications, further retinal training and previous clinical and academic appointments.
Qualifications
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
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MRCS
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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FRCS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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FAMS
Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
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2011 Top Candidate in Retina
Ranked #1 in the vitreo-retinal disease
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2011 Top Candidate in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Ranked #1 in the paediatric ophthalmology
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2011 Top Candidate in Oculoplastics
Ranked #1 in the oculoplastic surgery
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Further Training and Previous Appointments
Singapore National Eye Centre
Ophthalmology training; former Senior Consultant, Vitreoretinal Department
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National University Hospital
Former Senior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology
Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Further training in paediatric retinal conditions and retinal prostheses
Duke NUS Graduate Medical School
Former Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Changi General Hospital
Previous visiting retinal consultant appointment
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Previous visiting retinal consultant appointment
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FV Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City
Previous visiting retinal consultant appointment
Academic honours
1998–2002 Dean’s List in all five years
National University of Singapore, Faculty of Medicine
2002 Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal
National University of Singapore
Selected Publications
Selected publications coauthored by Dr Lim on retinal disease and ophthalmic surgery.
2015 British Journal of Ophthalmology · Article
Prognostic factor analysis of vitrectomy for myopic foveoschisis
2011 American Journal of Ophthalmology · Editorial
Emerging evidence concerning systemic safety of anti-VEGF agents, should ophthalmologists be concerned?
2011 The New England Journal of Medicine · Letter
Bevacizumab for retinopathy of prematurity
2012 The Lancet · Review
Age-related macular degeneration
2011 JAMA · Letter
Fibrate use in the United States and Canada
2010 The Lancet · Letter
Mixed messages on systemic therapies for diabetic retinopathy
Where to See Dr Lim
Dr Lim consults at Camden and the Toa Payoh Community Clinic. Contact the team with your preferred location and main concern. The clinic will confirm the available appointment time and any preparation required.