In April 2026 I had the privilege of attending the Staar Surgical experts meeting in Guangzhou, where I was honoured to be the only Singaporean ophthalmologist to receive the prestigious EVO ICL Toric 3000 award. This award recognises surgeons who have amassed significant experience implanting toric ICLs, which correct refractive errors and astigmatism.
ICL surgery involves placing a biocompatible collamer lens between the iris and the natural lens. Unlike LASIK, which uses lasers to reshape the cornea, the ICL lens “doesn’t change the structure of your eye” and can be removed if necessary. The procedure is indicated for longsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. Toric ICLs are particularly valuable for patients with significant astigmatism. Receiving this award was both humbling and motivating, reinforcing my commitment to offering patients the safest and most advanced vision-correction options available.
