PolyU Optometry Clinic 40th Anniversary – “Clear Vision for a Great Future” Colouring Competition, Slogan Design & Quiz Competition Award Ceremony, and “Little Optometrists” Event

The PolyU Optometry Clinic celebrated its 40th anniversary with a series of engaging events on June 28, including the “Clear Vision for a Great Future” Colouring Competition, Slogan Design & Quiz Competition Award Ceremony, and the “Little Optometrists” event for the winners. The celebration attracted over 80 winning students and their parents, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere. The award ceremony was graced by Prof. Andrew Lam, Professor and Associate Head of the School of Optometry at PolyU, who served as the award presenter. In his speech, Prof. Lam congratulated the winning students and emphasized the importance of eye care and cherishing our precious vision. Dr Rita Shum, Associate Consultant Optometrist and Clinic In-Charge of the Optometry Clinic, also presented awards and took the opportunity to introduce the Optometry programme and share the rich history of the Clinic with the participants. Before and after the award ceremony, the organizers hosted two sessions of the “Little Optometrists” event. Each participant received a small white coat, symbolizing professionalism and responsibility. Guided by registered optometrists from the Clinic, the young participants toured the facilities, learned about daily operations, and became familiar with various instruments. They also had the unique opportunity to experience the role of an optometrist by checking their parents’ eyes, putting their new knowledge into practice. Additionally, participants attended an eye care seminar and created their own 3D visual models, allowing them to express their creativity. Congratulations once again to all the winning students and schools, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and supported this event. PolyU Optometry Clinic 40th Anniversary – “Clear Vision for a Great Future” Colouring Competition, Slogan Design & Quiz Competition Award Ceremony, and “Little Optometrists” Event [Photo Gallery]

Short Course on Orthokeratology Principles and Management

The School of Optometry is pleased to announce that a limited number of study places in the Short Course on Orthokeratology Principles and Management will be available to subject-based students from September to December 2025.  ‘Orthokeratology Principles and Management’ is a subject under the Doctor of Optometry (DOptom) programme. This unique course provides state-of-the-art professional training in orthokeratology practice and management for optometry practitioners. In addition to classroom teaching, it offers comprehensive skills training to enhance students’ clinical techniques and professional expertise. The classes typically held 3-4 weekday evenings per week during the teaching weeks. For course details and admission requirements, please click here. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as admissions are processed on a rolling basis until all vacancies are filled. Note: * This is a pre-approved CPD activity for registered optometrists in HKSAR. Participants who request the CPD credit proof must fulfil the attendance requirements of the course. [CPD Activity Code: POLY2501; CPD Points: Up to 78, according to actual attendance (Category 1) (For Optometrist*)] For enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at so.doptom@polyu.edu.hk or 2766 4863.

Prof. PAN Feng Wins UBSN Best Paper Silver Award 2025

We are delighted to announce that Prof. PAN Feng, Associate Professor of SO, has been awarded the UBSN Best Paper Silver Award 2025 for his research paper titled "Photoreceptor-Mimetic Microflowers for Restoring Light Responses in Degenerative Retina through a 2D Nanopetal/Cell Biointerface". The UBSN Best Paper Award is a recognition that honors UBSN users for their outstanding contributions to academic research published in the past year. The award aims to promote excellence in neuroscience research and to support the advancement of high-quality studies conducted by UBSN Principal Investigators. 

PolyU Optometry Clinic 40th Anniversary - “Clear Vision for a Great Future” Activities Result Announcement

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Optometry Clinic, we organized two competitions and invited primary school students from across Hong Kong to participate. These competitions aim to raise public awareness about the importance of eye care, encourage attention to eye health and vision development from an early age, and help prepare for a bright future with healthy vision. The response has been enthusiastic, with over a thousand entries received from primary school students of all grades. The results are as follows: [40th Anniversary of PolyU Optometry Clinic - Clear Vision for a Great Future Colouring Competition] winners include:  Champion:  Kwan Hoi Chun   1st Runner-up:  Wong Yee Lam  2nd Runner-up:  Chan Man Hei  Outstanding Award (7 winners):  Li Cheuk Him  Cheng Cheuk Hei  Chang Ka Hei  Lai Cheuk Kiu Scarlett  Tsang Ho Wai Victoria  Cheng Tsz Kiu  Jonia Cheung Sze Ching   Merit Award (15 winners):  Cheung Ngai Lam  Chang Ka Lam  Lui Man Wai  Tam Yik Tung  Ko Chung Hei  Pau Shing Hong  Wong Wing Suet Angel  Wong Sze Ching Cara  Chan Hau Chin  Yu Sum Yiu Clarence  Tong Yat Hei  Leung Tsz Yau  Leung Hoi Teng  Cheng Yau Sun  Amelia Serene Tso  The Most Active Participation School Award:  Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) Primary School  [40th Anniversary of PolyU Optometry Clinic - Clear Vision for a Great Future Slogan Design and Quiz Competition] winners include:  Champion:   Fung Joshua  1st Runner-up:  Wan Joey   2nd Runner-up:  Wong To Long , Aiden  Outstanding Award (7 winners):  Cheung Jarvis Hoi Yin  Leung Yuk Fan  Lam Chin Yui  Julia Zeng  Athena Ng Chi Kei  Ip Man Ka  Kwok Ho Sum  Merit Award (15 winners):  Kwok Kwan Yin  Fung Tsz Ching  Zhao Yilun  Chan Hei Yu Aaliyah  Ma Sum Wing  Fan Chun Yu  Athena Lau Yee Kiu  Zhen Pung Yu Sophia  Zhao Qianyu  Amie Chin Sze Wing  Chow Sze Wai  Janette Leung Sum Yu  Mary Wong  Yip Sum Yau Abbie  Leung Hiu Yuet Hannah  The Most Active Participation School Award:  St. Mary's Canossian School  Congratulations to all the winners listed above. We will contact you about the award presentation details. Once again, thank you to every participant for your involvement.    

PhD Student Lau Kin Hei received Best Student Presenter Award

Mr Lau Kin Hei, MPhil student at the School, has been awarded the Best Student Presenter Award for his exceptional performance in the Research Seminars in Semester 2, AY2024/25. His presentation was titled "Sports Vision: An Optometric Perspective and Preliminary Findings on Gaze Behaviors and Visual-Motor Skills in Athletes". The School hosts the Research Seminar Series biannually to foster academic dialogue among students and offer them a platform to present their research findings.

PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2025

The PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2025 wrapped up successfully on 24 May, drawing a large number of DSE candidates to the campus.  Over a hundred students and parents attended an exclusive student-sharing session, gaining valuable insights into School of Optometry's admission strategies and career opportunities. They also interacted with academic staff and student ambassadors from the School of Optometry, gaining a deeper understanding of the programme's unique features and learning experiences. ‍ Learn more about PolyU's JUPAS programmes: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/ug/admissions/jupas

Optometry Students Win the 2nd Runner-up of Product Innovation Prize

We are delighted to announce that a team of our undergraduate students has achieved the 2nd Runner-Up in the “Dr Ching Yuen-kai – IC • U3DP • Product Innovation Prize 2024-25” competition. This event, initiated by the Faculty of Engineering (FENG) and supported by the Industrial Centre (IC) and the University Research Facility in 3D Printing (U3DP), attracted submissions from 26 teams, with only 8 teams shortlisted for the final round. Our winning team—AU Tsz Ching, Chan Ka Hei, and Chow Ho Yin (all Year 4, BSc (Hons) in Optometry)—impressed the judges with their innovative project titled AmblyoPatch – An Innovative Solution for Amblyopia. Developed at U3DP and IC, their prototype aims to provide a creative and practical solution for individuals affected by amblyopia, demonstrating the positive societal impact that engineering and product design can achieve. Reflecting on their journey, the team shared: “Winning 2nd runner-up in the 3D printing competition with our ‘AmblyoPatch’ prototype has been an incredibly meaningful journey, offering unique learning opportunities. Previously, we had only used various tools from an end-user's perspective. Through this competition, we have gained invaluable insights into viewing these tools from a designer's perspective, understanding their working principles and limitations. It was inspiring to take the concepts we learned in the Clinical Binocular Vision lectures and transform them into a tangible product that could potentially help treat amblyopia. Seeing our ideas come to life—from understanding the science of polarizers to designing and 3D printing a functional device—showed us the true power of combining theory with hands-on innovation. This experience not only deepened our learning about amblyopia and its treatments but also motivated us to continue pursuing product design with the goal of making a real difference in people’s lives.” We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements and their commitment to innovation and social impact. Congratulations once again to AU Tsz Ching, Chan Ka Hei, and Chow Ho Yin for their outstanding performance!

SO 3MT Competition 2025

The School of Optometry successfully hosted the Three Minute Thesis Competition on 21 May 2025. This challenging platform allows postgraduate students to showcase their academic, presentation, and research communication skills by condensing their extensive research into an engaging three-minute presentation, making their work accessible to a general audience. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone for participating! Name Presentation Title Chief Supervisor Award Ms Nandini RAVI A Link between Colour vision and Myopia Prof. Henry Chan Champion Ms WANG Xinyue Using tears as a non- invasive source for early detection of multi-class disease Prof. Zhou Lei First Runner-up Mr SZE Ying Hon Light-Switch Eyes: New Ways to Slow Myopia Prof. Thomas Lam Second Runner-up

PolyU’s AI and medicine-engineering integration empowers a new era of medical excellence

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to harnessing medicine-engineering integration and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare to drive innovations and translation of research outcomes into real-world solutions. These efforts support the development of precision medicine, preventive medicine, and primary healthcare, thereby enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare services in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA), while also contributing to Hong Kong’s development into an international health and medical innovation hub. PolyU has established a strong foundation in medical and health research, supported by key infrastructure, including seven relevant research institutes and centres under the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research, 19 university-level research institutes and centres, and four University Research Facilities. By integrating expertise from engineering, medicine, and public health, these facilities drive the development of innovative solutions to advance healthcare in Hong Kong and beyond. A team led by Prof. HE Mingguang, Director of the PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute, Henry G. Leong Professor in Elderly Vision Health, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology of the PolyU School of Optometry, Director of the Research Centre for SHARP Vision and Global STEM Scholar, was invited to showcase their teams’ innovation.  AI-assisted non-invasive angiography to help overcome the bottleneck of traditional diagnostic approach Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness globally. The traditional diagnostic approach relies on fluorescein angiography, which is invasive, expensive and causes patient discomfort, putting constraints on primary healthcare screening capacity. A team led by Prof. HE Mingguang, Director of the PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute, Henry G. Leong Professor in Elderly Vision Health, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology of the PolyU School of Optometry, Director of the Research Centre for SHARP Vision and Global STEM Scholar, has leveraged Generative AI technology to facilitate the diagnosis of eye diseases. Their innovation marks three significant breakthroughs. Firstly, it converts fundus photographs to high-precision angiographic images and dynamic videos within a couple seconds, eliminating the risks associated with traditional dye injections. Secondly, its smart diagnostic system enables early detection of pathological changes on the retina such as microaneurysms and retinal hemorrhages, with a sensitivity of 96.2% and specificity of 91.8%. Thirdly, by incorporating ultra-widefield imaging technology, it expands the detection area by 300%. The innovation has already secured five different international patents and is now undergoing multi-centre clinical trials in top medical institutions in GBA. Its teleconsultation system also enables patients in remote areas to receive ophthalmic diagnostic services. This breakthrough research won the Special Merit Award from French Inventors Federation and Europe-France Inventors and a Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. More details about PolyU’s AI and medicine-engineering integration: https://polyu.hk/ONbNL

PolyU and Stanford Medicine join hands to establish joint collaboratory for longitudinal deep omics

PolyU and Stanford Medicine have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the PolyU-Stanford Joint Collaboratory for Longitudinal Deep Omics (LDO). Leveraging PolyU’s strengths in biomedical engineering, AI-driven health analytics, and precision medicine–alongside Stanford Medicine’s pioneering expertise in genetics and multi-omics–this partnership aims to establish a standardised multi-omics ageing cohort to investigate the biological mechanisms underpinning healthy and pathological ageing, identify personalised biomarkers, predict ageing-related diseases, and advance the development of precision medicine.