Dr. Blanche Lim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Blanche Lim Xiaohong is a Co-Lead in Optometry Education at the Centre for Innovation and Precision Eye Health and an Associate Consultant at the National University Hospital. Her research interests encompass a wide range of areas within general ophthalmology, including ocular surface disease, orbital disease, and ophthalmic trauma. She has previously collaborated with the Cochrane Eye Vision group and is actively engaged with regional health systems on community eye care initiatives. As part of her commitment to vision care, she dedicates time to the Low Vision team and contributes to the undergraduate education team as a Clinical Tutor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Lim plays a pivotal role in the Clinical Lead Tutor position at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Throughout her career, she has been involved in innovative projects such as the Community Eye Clinics and Project Silver Screen, enhancing eye care screening within the community.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Lead

— Present

Centre for Innovation and Precision Eye Health • Singapore

Co-Lead in Optometry Education, focusing on innovative practices and research in eye health.

Associate Consultant

— Present

National University Hospital • Singapore

Providing consultancy in ophthalmology and engaging in community eye care initiatives.

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics