YAP TIONG PENG
Senior Consultant Optometrist, IGARD Group
Principal Consultant in Paediatric Optometry & Orthoptic Vision Therapy
BSc(Hons)Optom UMIST, MSc Imperial, DIC London
ENQUIRIES & APPOINTMENT (+65) 6732 3233 | IGARD- SMS (+65) 9025 6677 | Research & Teaching: tiongyap@igard.com.sg
Yap Tiong Peng is a Senior Consultant Optometrist at IGARD Group in Singapore. As the principal consultant in Paediatric Optometry, Tiong Peng sees mainly children and vision therapy cases, but he also attend to clients who need spectacles and contact lenses. Tiong Peng is a part-time lecturer with the Singapore Polytechnic - University of Manchester Optometry Degree Programme. He is currently also a visiting optometrist at the university medical centres in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Tiong Peng is registered with the Singapore Health Ministry since 1998. His special interest is in Complex Optical Prescriptions, Orthoptic Vision Therapy (Binocular Vision), Paediatric Optometry, Low Vision and Occupational Vision. He is a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Occupational & Environmental Health Society.
He received his optometry training in Manchester where he earned a UMIST Honours degree with a distinction in his research dissertation and project entitled 'ocular accommodation through spectacle reading addition lenses in myopia' (supervised by Emeritus Professor W.N. Charman at The University of Manchester). He also completed a Master of Science degree and the prestigious Diploma of the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London. He had worked on a research project & dissertation in visualising the neuronal connectivity and functionality in the retina under the supervision of Senior Lecturer and Reader in Medical Imaging Dr A. Bharath and Dr H. Momiji.
He works actively on research and speaks frequently at professional conferences. Formerly a Research Fellow in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Alexandra Hospital, he worked on research projects in evaluating the Quality-of-Life of patients suffering from eye diseases and visually-disturbing symptoms. Besides work, he is currently serving the Imperial College Alumni Association as the Honorary Secretary. In 2009, he relinquished his post as Vice President of University of Manchester Alumni Association which he served since 2005. At the community level, he has organised numerous community eye-care awareness projects with non-profit organisations.
More information
Last updated Oct 2009. Anderson.
Contact Information:
IGARD PTE LTD - 360 Orchard Road (International Building #01-11)
Eye Appointment 67323233 (Available at Kent Ridge, Jurong, Orchard)
Optical Services 67332123 / Manager 90256677
FACE BOOK
www.IGARD.com.sg/appointments 
Current Appointments
Senior Consultant Optometrist, IGARD Group, Singapore (2004 - Present)
Principal Consultant, Orthoptic Vision Therapy (Binocular Vision), Paediatric Optometry (2008 - Present)
Visiting Lecturer, Optometry Degree Programme, Singapore Polytechnic - University of Manchester (2009 - Present)
Visiting Optometrist, University Health Centre (Optometry), National University of Singapore (2007 - Present)
Visiting Optometrist, NTU Medical Centre (Optometry), Nanyang Technological University (2006 - Present)
Honorary Secretary, Imperial College Alumni Association (Singapore) (2009 - Present, Executive Committee since 2007)
Past Appointments
Vice President, University of Manchester Alumni Association (Singapore) (2005 - 2009)
Resident Optometrist, ValueHealth Family Clinic (Eye/Vision), Singapore (2007 - 2009)
Member of Award Committee, ICAAS Bursary, Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (2008/9)
Member of Interviewing Panel, Most Outstanding Student Award, Imperial College Alumni Association (2008/9)
Member of Interviewing Panel, Manchester Medical School, University of Manchester (2005 - 2008)
Research Fellow, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore (2003 - 2008)
Visiting Lecturer and Clinic Supervisor, Singapore Polytechnic Optometry Centre (2004 - 2006)
Memberships and Affiliations
Member, Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (2009 - Present)
Member, College of Optometrists in Vision Development (2009 - Present)
Member, Singapore Optometric Association (2009 - Present)
Member, Occupational and Environmental Health Society (2005 - Present)
Registered with Ministry of Health, Singapore (1998 - Present)
Professional Interest
Occupational Optometry / Industrial Eye Protection (Prescription Safety Glasses / PPE)
Paediatric Optometry (Children Vision)
Orthoptic Vision Therapy
Low Vision Optometry
Contact Lenses & Cornea Health
Presbyopia Management
Complex Prescription Spectacles Dispensing
Research Interest
Quality-of-Life and Eye Diseases, AMD, Vitreous Floaters (Alexandra Hospital)
Effect of Tropicamide on Race & Diabetes Mellitus (Alexandra Hospital)
Ocular Accommodation through Near-reading Addition Lenses in Myopia (UMIST)
Visualising the neuronal connectivity & functionality of biological visual system (Imperial)
Read more
Contact Information
IGARD PTE LTD (Eye Centre) - 360 Orchard Road - International Building #01-11 - Singapore 238869
Phone: (+65) 67323233 (IGARD Reception)
IGARD Appointment/General Enquiries: enquiries@IGARD.com.sg
Official Company Email: tiongyap@IGARD.com.sg
University Matters: tiongyap@alumni.manchester.ac.uk / tiong.yap02@imperial.ac.uk
A member of IGARD (Singapore) - A Dedicated Group of Optometrists
www.IGARD.com.sg/optometrists
References
T.P.Yap, A.M. Wagle, W Lim, K. Neelam and K.G. Au-Eong (2010). Health-Related Utility Value Measures in Visually Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters (In Publication).
A.M. Wagle, T.P. Yap, B.C. Tai, K.G. Au Eong, C.C. Yip (2010). Efficacy of a single drop versus 3-drop regime using 1% Tropicamide for mydriasis in patients with dark pigmented Irides (In Publication).
T.P.Yap
, A.M. Wagle, W Lim, K. Neelam and K.G. Au-Eong (2009). Visually Symptomatic Floaters and its Impact on Quality-of-Life, 4th Singapore Public Health and Occupational Medicine Conference, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
T.P.Yap, A.M. Wagle, B.C. Tai, K.G. Au-Eong and C.C. Yip (2009). 3-drop 1% Tropicamide Regime and its Effect on Pupil Size and Rate of Mydriasis: A Comparison between different Races and Diabetes Mellitus (Poster-Presentation),17th Asia-Pacific Optometry Congress, Hong Kong
T.P.Yap (2009). Keeping an Eye on Visual Health, Nanyang Technological University.
A.M. Wagle, W. Lim, T.P.Yap, K. Neelam, K.G. Au Eong (2009/10). Health-Related Quality of Life and Utility Values Associated with Vitreous Floaters. In Press
T.P.Yap (2007). Improving Eyesight and Guarding Against Reading Difficulties. Nanyang Technological University.
T.P.Yap (2007). What is the best way to examine the ocular fundus. In: Advanced Retinal Imaging Workshop. 6th National Congress for Optometrists and Opticians - A New Era for Primary Eye Care in Singapore, Singapore.
A.M. Wagle, V.S.N. Tan, W.Y. Lim, T.P. Yap, K. Neelam, K.G. Au Eong (2007).Health-related Quality of Life (HR-QoL) and Utility Values Associated with Age-related Macular Degeneration, 3rd TEI Research Day, The Eye Institute, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
T.P.Yap (2007). Marketing your Eye Care Practice, In: Pearls on Optometric Practice Management Workshop. 6th National Congress for Optometrists and Opticians - A New Era for Primary Eye Care in Singapore, Singapore.
A.M. Wagle, T.P. Yap, B.C. Tai, K.G. Au Eong, C.C. Yip (2006). Efficacy of a single drop versus 3-drop regime using 1% Tropicamide for mydriasis in patients with dark pigmented Irides – a randomized controlled trial (Poster Presentation), Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
A.M.Wagle, T.P.Yap, B.C.Tai, K.G.Au Eong, C.C.Yip (2006). Efficacy of a single drop versus 3-drop regime using 1% Tropicamide for mydriasis in patients with darkly-pigmented irides - a randomized control trial. Asian J. Ophthalmol. 2006 Vol 8 No 3 Suppl 1 pp152.
A.M. Wagle, H.Y. Neo, T.S.H. Lim, T.P. Yap, K.G. Au Eong (2006). Quality of Life associated with Diabetic Retinopathy – Perceptions of Ophthalmology Outpatients, Annual Scientific Congress, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
A.M. Wagle, V.S.N. Tan, W.Y. Lim, T.P. Yap, K. Neelam, K.G. Au Eong (2006).Health-related Quality of Life (HR-QoL) and Utility Values Associated with Vitreous Floaters, 2nd TEI Research Day, The Eye Institute, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
T.P. Yap, A.M. Wagle, B.C. Tai, K.G. Au Eong, C.C. Yip (2005). The effect of race and diabetes mellitus on the rate of mydriasis and pupil size using a 3-drop 1% Tropicamide regime, 1st TEI Research Day, The Eye Institute, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
A.M. Wagle, T.P. Yap, B.C. Tai, K.G. Au Eong, C.C. Yip (2005). Efficacy of a single drop versus 3-drop regime using 1% Tropicamide for mydriasis in patients with dark pigmented Irides – a randomized controlled trial, 1st TEI Research Day, The Eye Institute, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
A.M. Wagle, T.P. Yap, C.C. Yip, B.C. Tai, K.G. Au Eong (2005). Efficacy of a single drop versus 3-drop Regime Using 1% Tropicamide for Mydriasis in Patients with Darkly Pigmented Irides – Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, 1st TEI Research Day, The Eye Institute, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
T.P. Yap (2004). Visualisation of Connectivity and Functionality of Biological Visual System, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine Dissertation submitted towards Degree of MSc/DIC, University of London.
T.P. Yap (2004). Quality of life and eye diseases: the perception of patients, clinicians and the community, TEI Research Meeting, The Eye Institute, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
T.P. Yap (2004). Small Gadgets with Big Impact in Optometry, Annual Scientific Congress, National Healthcare Group, Singapore.
T.P. Yap (2004). Quality-of-life and eye diseases, International Federation on Aging.
T.P. Yap (2003). Visualisation of Connectivity and Functionality of Biological Visual System, Department of Bioengineering, Research Presentation, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, University of London.
T.P. Yap (2002). Accommodation through Nearvision Reading Addition Spectacle Lenses in Myopia, Department of Optometry and Neuroscience, UMIST Honours Degree Dissertation, University of Manchester.
T.P. Yap (2002). Development of Atherosclerosis - Mechanics in Medicine, Literature Review for course in Engineering & Physical Science in Medicine Course, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, University of London.
T.P. Yap (2002). Viewing blood vessels - Medical Imaging, Literature Review for course in Engineering & Physical Science in Medicine, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, University of London.
T.P. Yap (2002). The Impact of Vision in the drive to avoid Road-Traffic Accidents, Literature Research Project submitted for course in Occupational Optometry, Department of Optometry & Neuroscience, UMIST (University of Manchester).
T.P. Yap (2002). The Worldwide Web and the Visually-Impaired User, Literature Research Project submitted for course in Low Vision, Department of Optometry & Neuroscience, UMIST (University of Manchester).
Official Company Matters : tiongyap@IGARD.com.sg
Matters relating to University of Manchester : tiongyap@alumni.manchester.ac.uk
Matters relating to Imperial College London: tiong.yap02@imperial.ac.uk
Scientific and Clinical Research are essential aspects of ophthalmology and optometry because they can be translated into useful clinical applications. It is also useful in engineering applications Read more
(Adapted from my research presentation in 2003 on how my project can help in visualising the connectivity & functionality of biological visual system at the Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, University of London)
Lectures and conferences.
Photo of the optometry group at UMIST Manchester.
Photo of CooperVision Proclear 1 Day Advertorial
