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The dentist who restores confidence one lifelike prosthetic eye at a time
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Clinical Associate Professor Teoh Khim Hean (right) with Ms Lau Neng Duan, who lost her left eye due to cancer, and a sample of a prosthetic eye.
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- Professor Teoh at NDCS handcrafts prosthetic eyes, blending dental expertise with artistry to restore patients' appearances and confidence after eye loss.
- Ms Lau's cancer required eye removal; her prosthetic eye, crafted using her own hair for lashes, restored her confidence and ended public scrutiny.
- Prof Teoh trains others in eye prosthetics, citing the immense joy of seeing patients regain confidence, and noting manual artistry surpasses 3D tech for realism.
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SINGAPORE – At first glance, Clinical Associate Professor Teoh Khim Hean’s work might seem unlikely for a dentist.
Based at National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), he does not just fix teeth. He also crafts prosthetic eyes by hand, restoring not just appearances, but also confidence and dignity to patients who have lost an eye.
