ABOUT
Dr Jason Cheng is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon with a special interest in the management of cataract and glaucoma. He regularly performs complex cataract surgeries, often in combination with glaucoma procedures. His expertise spans a wide range of surgical techniques, including iStent, XEN, Hydrus, iTrack/ABiC, MiniJet, Preserflo, GATT, ECP, micropulse, subcyclo-diode laser, trabeculectomy, and tube implants.
Dr Cheng completed his ophthalmology training through the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital rotation in London. He then sub-specialised in glaucoma through two advanced fellowships: one at St Thomas’ Hospital in London and the other at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada, supported by a scholarship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK).
Before relocating to Australia, Dr Cheng served for three years as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Singapore, where he received awards from both the Ministry of Health and the National University of Singapore for his contributions. He is currently a glaucoma specialist at Sydney Eye Hospital, St George Hospital, and Liverpool Public Hospital. In addition, he is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and The University of Sydney. He also serves as a faculty member of the Sydney Eye Hospital MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) course.
Dr Cheng holds several international leadership roles, including Secretary of the Gateway Standing Committee and a/member of the Congress Standing Committee of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO). He is actively involved with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), where he serves on the Global Eye Health Committee, the Glaucoma Collaborative Care Working Group, and the Scientific Programme Committee.
A passionate advocate for research and education, Dr Cheng has authored and co-authored multiple books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles. He is a site investigator for several multi-centre clinical and surgical trials and registries. He also sits on the editorial board of Eye, the official journal of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK), and co-authored the children's book
The Amazing Amber and Her Lazy Laser Eye, which promotes eye health among young readers.
Dr Cheng is deeply committed to global eye health and international development. He is a Board Director of
Sight For All, an Australian NGO dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness. Through
RANZCO’s Global Eye Health Committee, he has led numerous surgical training workshops in Fiji in partnership with PACEYES,
APAO,
ISMSICS, and
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, aimed at enhancing the skills of local doctors in the Pacific region.
His medical volunteer work has spanned countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Ghana, Pakistan, Cambodia, Fiji, and China. In 2020, he served as the official ophthalmologist for the
HSBC Sydney 7s Rugby tournament. He also completed the
London Marathon in 2010 to raise funds for Fight for Sight.
Awards
- Gateway APAO Grant Award (2024 & 2025)
- Future Vision Foundation Award (2022 & 2023)
- Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Leadership Developement Programme Graduate (2020)
- Clinical Dean Teaching Award: University of New South Wales (2020)
- Teaching Excellence Award, National University of Singapore (2015)
- Stephen Drance Award for Excellence in Glaucoma Research, Canadian Ophthalmology Society (team member, 2015)
- Allergan Preceptorship Award – Singapore (2015)
- Science-Translational and Applied Research (STAR) Award, Singapore (2015)
- Health IT Excellence Award: IT Excellence in Providing Quality of Care, Singapore Ministry of Health (team member, 2014)
- Alexandra Health Innovation Award (2014)
- European Board of Ophthalmology Residency Grant (2013)
- Pfizer Fellowship Award, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (2012)
- Ethicon Travel Award, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (2010)
- Sir William Lister Travel Award Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (2010)
- Goldberg-Schachmann Award, Imperial College London (2001)
Professional Credentials
- Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
- Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (FAMS)
- Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmology (FRCOphth), London
- Member of the American Glaucoma Society
- Member of the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society
- Member of the European Glaucoma Society
Experiences
- Glaucoma & Cataract Consultant, Sydney - 2016 to present
- Glaucoma & Cataract Consultant, Singapore - 3 years
- Glaucoma Fellowship - Toronto University / Toronto Western Hospital - 1 year
- Glaucoma Fellowship - St Thomas' Hospital & King's College Hospital, London - 1 year
- Ophthalmology Training - Moorfield's Eye Hospital London Rotation - 7 years
- Medical Training: (MBBS) Imperial College School of Medicine, London UK - 5 years
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Imperial College School of Medicine, London UK
Research
