Special Notice to Patients of PolyU Optometry Clinic

In light of the novel coronavirus epidemic, the services of the PolyU Optometry Clinic on Hunghom campus, the Integrative Community Health Center in Lai King and the Sik Sik Yuen – PolyU Optometry Centre (Wong Tai Sin Teaching and Learning Centre) will be suspended from 10 February to 16 February. Our staff will contact the affected patients as soon as possible. The services after 16 February will be announced in due course. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Special Notice to Patients of PolyU Optometry Clinic

In light of the novel coronavirus epidemic, the services of the PolyU Optometry Clinic on Hunghom campus, the Integrative Community Health Center in Lai King and the Sik Sik Yuen – PolyU Optometry Centre (Wong Tai Sin Teaching and Learning Centre) will be suspended from 3 February to 9 February. Our staff will contact the affected patients as soon as possible. The services after 9 February will be announced in due course. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, please click here to contact us.

Special Notice to Patients of PolyU Optometry Clinic

In light of the novel coronavirus epidemic, PolyU today (28 January 2020) announced the special work arrangement from tomorrow (29 January) to 2 February in order to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus in the community. Therefore, the services of the PolyU Optometry Clinic on Hunghom campus, the Integrative Community Health Center in Lai King and the Sik Sik Yuen – PolyU Optometry Centre (Wong Tai Sin Teaching and Learning Centre) will be suspended from 29 January to 2 February. Our staff will contact the affected patients as soon as possible. The services after 2 February will be announced in due course. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Notice of Service Fees Adjustment

Owing to the upward trend of costs in The Optometry Clinic, the consultation service fees will be adjusted with effect from 1 February 2020. Please contact our staff in clinic for more details. The Optometry Clinic School of Optometry

Special Notice to Patients of PolyU Optometry Clinic

PolyU has earlier announced that all the results for several major chemical components in tear gas residue are below the applicable reference levels of international organisations. The Optometry Clinic has also completed a thorough cleanup. The Clinic will resume services on 15 January 2020 (Wednesday). Patients are requested to access the Clinic through PolyU’s main entrance (near the fountain square/Cheong Wan Road) (please see images below). The Optometry Clinic Web Booking System (https://ocwb.polyu.edu.hk) is now available for making appointments on 15 January (Wednesday) and onwards for “Comprehensive Eye Examination” appointments for persons aged 5 or above. Please call (852) 2766 5225 or https://polyu.hk/oRJkn for enquiries. Details of PolyU’s announcement on test results on campus environment assessment: https://polyu.hk/plSQS and https://polyu.hk/ZygCc.

Special Notice to Patients of PolyU Optometry Clinic

PolyU Optometry Clinic will undergo a thorough cleanup to provide a safe environment to all patients. We expect to resume our services in mid-Jan 2020. Please stay tuned with us for the announcement soon.

The 17th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium

The 17th Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium (HKIOS), attracting over 540 attendees, was successfully held on 7 November 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the theme “Advancements in Optometric Specialties”. Jointly organized by the School of Optometry, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the Hong Kong Optometric Association (HKOA), the HKIOS was certified by the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE) for the first time this year. During the conference, 6 distinguished speakers from the USA, New Zealand, Malaysia, the mainland China and Hong Kong shared their insights in research and practise insights with the participants.

Dean's Honours List 2018/19

Date: 31 Oct 2019 Congratulations to the following graduates who have been selected to be named on the Dean's Honours List 2018/19: School of Optometry Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry Cheung Ka Piu Kwok Tsz Yan Mok Yuen Ting

Applications for Admission to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry (2020/21)

The School is now inviting applications for admission to our Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry programme in September 2020. Details of application period are as follows: Application Period International Applicants 18 Sep 2019 – 29 Nov 2019 Local Non-JUPAS Applicants 26 Sep 2019 – 10 Feb 2020 JEE Applicants 1 Nov 2019 – 11 Jun 2020 You are welcome to obtain programme information and submit applications via Study@PolyU.

OPAA Master Class 2019/2020 Mentorship Programme: Call for Mentees

The OPAA Master Class 2019/2020 Mentorship Programme is now open for student application. This Mentorship Programme is a part of the annual signature event organized by the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Association with the aim to provide a platform for students to learn from outstanding PolyU alumni in respect of their invaluable expertise and experience. Please click here for more details, and submit your application on or before 7 October 2019. (Programme details are accessible by PolyU staff and students only.)