PolyU 85th Anniversary SO-RCSV Joint Webinar on Essential Eye Care Tips for Kids
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Date
22 Oct 2022
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Organiser
School of Optometry (SO) and Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV)
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Time
11:00 - 12:30
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Venue
Online Via Zoom
Speaker
Ms Bibianna Yu
Mr Anson Wan
Remarks
Programme in Cantonese
Summary
Myopia is a serious problem affecting many children in Hong Kong. Parents would be very concerned about their children's ocular health and consider booking an eye examination. When can a kid receive their first eye examination? How to teach children the importance of eye protection? This webinar will discuss:
- Eye development in infants and toddlers
- Common eye problems in children and how to improve them
- Components of a comprehensive eye examination
Keynote Speaker
Ms Bibianna Yu
Senior Optometrist, School of Optometry
Ms Bibianna Yu graduated from the School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and subsequently obtained the American Academy of Optometry Fellowship. She is currently a Senior Optometrist at the PolyU School of Optometry, responsible for comprehensive eye examinations for children and people with special needs, binocular coordination examinations, vision training and the impact of visual perception on learning.
Mr Anson Wan
Senior Resident Optometrist, School of Optometry
Mr Anson Wan graduated from the School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is currently a Senior Resident Optometrist at the PolyU School of Optometry, focusing on pediatric eye examination and evaluation & training related to binocular coordination and visual perception. His clinical interests include children's visual perception development, amblyopia and strabismus.
