Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung | Singapore National Eye Centre

About Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung

Expert In
Expert In: Surgical Retina
Sub-specialties: Surgical Retina

Qualifications
MBBS, FRANZCO, MD(Ophth)

Operating Hours:

Mondays – Fridays: 8.30 am – 5.30 pmClosed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays

Address
Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Ave, Singapore 168751.

Appointment Process

Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung Appointment Number (For Serial): Phone: (65) 6227 7266, Phone: (65) 6100 9393 (from overseas).
Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung Online Appointment :

Chamber Name & Address: Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Ave, Singapore 168751, Phonel (65) 6227 7255.

Qualification

• MD(Ophth) (2015)
• FRANCO (2013)
• MBBS (2004)
• BMedSc (2004)

Awards

• Clinician-Scientist Award, National Medical Research Council (2020)
• Travel Grant, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) (2018)
• Outstanding Research Award, SingHealth (2017)
• Transition Award, National Medical Research Council (2015)
• Global Ophthalmology Award (Clinical Training), Bayer (2012)
• Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology Scholarship (2012)
• High Commendation, Australian Society for Medical Research (2011)
• Progress in Retinal and Eye Research – Top Cited Article (2008 – 2010)
• Travel Grant, Pfizer Cardiovascular (2010)
• Translational Clinical Research in Major Eye Disease Fellowship Grant (2010)
• Diabetes Research Innovation Award (2009)
• Heart Foundation Travel Grant (2008)
• Best Poster Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) (2007)
• Travel Award, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (2007)
• Most Creative Paper Award – Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (2007)
• Travel Fellowship, The Association for Research of Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) (2007)
• Hugh Noel Puckle Scholarship (2007)
• Travel Award, Centre for Eye Research (2006)

Biodata

Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung, serving as an Associate Professor, holds a prominent role as a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist within the Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology, as well as the Surgical Retina Departments at the Singapore National Eye Centre. His expertise lies in the adept management of cataract conditions and encompasses both the medical and surgical aspects of retinal conditions. Additionally, he assumes the role of Senior Faculty and Associate Professor in the SingHealth Duke-NUS Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program.

Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung earned his undergraduate medical Qualification from the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2004. Subsequently, he achieved his postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (Ophthalmology) from the same institution. His foundational training as a general ophthalmologist transpired at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, culminating in the attainment of his Australian Specialist Qualification in 2013. Further honing his skills, he completed four years of subExpert In fellowships in retinal diseases, splitting his time between Hong Kong and the Singapore National Eye Centre.

Beyond his clinical roles, Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung is a clinician-scientist at the Singapore Eye Research Hospital. His research focus spans retinal investigations, showcasing a remarkable academic trajectory in ophthalmic epidemiology, retinal imaging, diabetic retinopathy, and surgical retinal diseases. His scholarly contributions comprise over 130 scientific papers and numerous book chapters, published in esteemed journals such as the Lancet, British Medical Journal, Diabetes Care, Brain, Annals of Neurology, and Progress in Retinal and Eye Research.

Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung is actively engaged in leading eye studies in Singapore, including pivotal clinical trials on neuroprotective therapy for retinal detachment and surgical management for epiretinal membrane (macular pucker). Additionally, he spearheads investigations on novel therapeutic targets for prevalent sight-threatening retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusion.

His impactful research has garnered national and international acclaim, receiving prestigious awards such as the Australian Society for Medical Research High Commendation, Bayer’s Global Ophthalmology Award, Diabetes Research Innovation Award, National Medical Research Council Clinician-Scientist Award, and the SingHealth Outstanding Research Award in Singapore.

Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, Qualification, and research. His proficiency as a cataract surgeon extends to both routine and complex surgeries, with a specialization in intraocular lens implants, including multi-focal and toric lenses tailored to meet individual visual needs. Leveraging his expertise as a retinal surgeon, he adeptly manages various retinal diseases, including macular pucker (epiretinal membrane), macular hole, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.

Dr Assoc Prof Danny Cheung treasures his interactions with patients, considering it a privilege to offer patient-centered and evidence-based eye care compassionately. Finally, he invests substantial time and passion in translational eye research, aiming to bridge scientific discoveries to clinical applications, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the treatment and outcomes of sight-threatening eye diseases.

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