Cornea · Refractive Surgery · Oculoplastics
Dual subspecialist expertise in Cornea & Refractive Surgery and Oculoplastics, shaped by cross-continental training and a core belief that no two eyes are the same.
Background
Dr Chris Lim is a consultant ophthalmologist whose expertise is built on comprehensive general ophthalmic training followed by dual subspecialist fellowships — a two-year clinical fellowship in Cornea, External Eye Disease, and Refractive Surgery within the National University Health System in Singapore, and a further fellowship in Cornea and Oculoplastics at the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia.
His clinical interests centre on comprehensive ocular surface management, complex cornea and anterior segment reconstruction, and refractive correction. He founded and leads the Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Service at NUHS Singapore, which has grown into a major regional referral centre. He is frequently consulted by colleagues for complex pre-operative surgical planning across specialties.
Dr Lim completed a PhD at the University of New South Wales on contact lens-related infectious keratitis across Asia. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, with a pioneering interest in the impact of microplastics and environmental contaminants on ocular health — his group was the first to identify microplastics in commercial lubricant eyedrops and investigated PFAS in myopia control contact lenses.
A dedicated educator, he holds an Adjunct Assistant Professorship at the NUS Centre for Sustainable Medicine and is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He also lectures at LASALLE University of the Arts, where he co-founded the Sustainable Medicine Design Lab.
His diverse, cross-continental training has shaped his core clinical philosophy: that no two eyes are the same.
Cornea · Refractive Surgery · Oculoplastics · Ocular Surface · Sustainability
Clinical Services
Dr Lim consults local and international patients in Singapore and Perth, Western Australia, commuting regularly between locations. Select procedures may only be available at a specific site due to equipment availability — please contact us prior to confirming your consult.
Academic & Research
Founder and Clinical Lead of the NUHS Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Service — a major regional referral centre. Extensive work on novel diagnostics and therapeutics.
Pioneering research identifying microplastics in lubricant eyedrops and PFAS in myopia control contact lenses — world-first findings covered by international media.
PhD on contact lens-related infectious keratitis across Asia (Asia Cornea Society Infectious Keratitis Study). Expertise in corneal cross-linking and transplantation outcomes.
Publications on SMILE, LASIK, refractive lenticule re-implantation for presbyopia, and visual outcomes of premium IOL platforms including EDOF lenses.
NUHS Ophthalmology Sustainability Cluster Lead; Green OT Committee; co-founder of the Sustainable Medicine Design Lab at LASALLE; published on plastic reduction in dry eye practice.
Research on AI implementation barriers in eye care and competency-based ophthalmic surgical training assessment.
Interested in collaborating?
If you're a researcher or industry partner, or a junior colleague keen to get involved in research, give Chris a shout via the form at the end of this page
Speaking & Events
Dr Lim is a sought-after educator on the international speaking circuit, having lectured at local, regional, and international meetings across Asia, Australia, and beyond.
Get in Touch
To arrange a consultation, referral, or research collaboration enquiry, please use
the form or reach out directly. Dr Lim consults in both Singapore and Perth, WA on a
regular basis — please indicate your preferred location.
Anticipated email response: 3–5 business days.