Dr Heng Li Wei is an experienced ophthalmologist, subspecialising in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, lacrimal system, and orbit. She is also skilled in general ophthalmology, dealing with common conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and dry eyes.
In 2003, Dr Heng completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the National University of Singapore and was conferred with a Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology) degree in 2008. She attained a fellowship with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Ophthalmology) in 2012 and is also a fellow with the Academy of Medicine Singapore. Dr Heng was awarded the Singapore Ministry of Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) scholarship in 2013 and subsequently undertook a one-year clinical fellowship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She completed her fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive and orbital surgery under the mentorship of Clinical Assistant Professor Yasser Khan and Professor John Harvey.
Over the past decade, Dr Heng has gained extensive experience in managing surgical oncology-related cases such as eyelid tumors and post-surgical excision eyelid reconstruction, as well as orbital tumors such as orbital lymphoma. Her past appointments include teaching medical students at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in Singapore.
She can converse in English, Mandarin, Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese (basic), and Japanese (basic), and looks forward to supporting her patients and their loved ones in a language they are familiar with. Dr Heng accepts referrals for all eye conditions, with a special clinical interest in general ophthalmology and cataract surgery, eyelid disorders, lacrimal disorders, and orbital disorders.