Early Closure of PolyU Optometry Clinic and Community Optometry Centres

【Special Notice to Patients of PolyU Optometry Clinic and Community Optometry Centres】 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 closed earlier at 1:00pm 9 February 2024 (Chinese New Year's Eve).  Thank you for your attention.  【特別通告—致理大眼科視光學診所及社區保健/教學中心應診人士】 紅磡理大眼科視光學診所、葵青荔景社區結合保健中心及嗇色園-香港理工大學眼科視光學中心 (黃大仙教學中心) 於2024年2月9日(除夕)下午一時提早關閉。特此通知。

Dr Samantha Shan Awarded Shaffer Grant for Glaucoma Research

We extend our hearty congratulations to Dr Samantha Shan, Research Assistant Professor of the School, for being awarded the competitive 2024 Shaffer Research Grant. This grant, provided by the Glaucoma Research Foundation, will fund her project titled “MiR-17-92 members in IOP regulation”. The grant amounts to a total of US$55,000, to be utilized over a period of one year. Dr Shan's project seeks to address the shortcomings of current glaucoma treatments, which slow but do not halt disease progression. The project aims to discover new treatment strategies by understanding how miR-17-92 cluster members affect intraocular pressure (IOP). The study will investigate the interaction between specific miRNAs in the miR-17-92 cluster and a target protein identified in glaucoma models, which increases IOP. The research is expected to provide a foundation for developing drugs to lower IOP and slow or halt glaucoma progression. The Shaffer Research Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research are awarded to scientists and clinicians to fund projects that support new high-impact clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory research. These projects aim to meet the strategic research goals for combating glaucoma, focusing on the physiology and genetics of the disease. For more information, please visit: https://glaucoma.org/research/shaffer-research-grants/  

PhD Student So Chung-him wins Mightex Research Excellence Prizes

Congratulations to Mr So Chung-him, a PhD student at the School, who has achieved the Third Place in the 2023 Mightex Research Excellence Prizes. The Mightex Research Excellence Prizes are designed to acknowledge outstanding scientific research conducted by research students and post-doctoral researchers using Mightex products. Chung-him is currently undertaking his PhD study under the guidance of Dr PAN Feng, with his research focusing on the mechanism of refractive error in the mouse retina.

PhD Student Patience Ayerakwah received Best Student Presenter Award

Ms Patience Ansomah AYERAKWAH, a PhD student at the School, has been awarded the Best Student Presenter Award for her exceptional performance in the Research Seminars in Semester 1, AY2023/24. Her presentation was titled "The Axis of Astigmatic Blur Affects the Magnitude of Cylindrical-lens Induced Astigmatism across the Visual Field in Chickens". The School hosts the Research Seminar Series biannually to foster academic dialogue among students and offer them a platform to present their research findings.  

Early Closure of PolyU Optometry Clinic and Community Optometry Centres

【Special Notice to Patients of PolyU Optometry Clinic and Community Optometry Centres】 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 closed earlier at 1:00pm on 22 December 2023 (Winter Solstice).  Thank you for your attention.  【特別通告—致理大眼科視光學診所及社區保健/教學中心應診人士】 紅磡理大眼科視光學診所、葵青荔景社區結合保健中心及嗇色園-香港理工大學眼科視光學中心 (黃大仙教學中心) 於2023年12月22日(冬至)下午一時提早關閉。特此通知。

Doctor of Optometry Programme Expected in 2024

The School is thrilled to announce that we are set to launch the Doctor of Optometry (DOptom) Programme, marking a significant milestone in our academic journey. This pioneering programme will begin accepting applications for its inaugural cohort, with the first intake of students anticipated in 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring optometrists to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that promises to shape the future of optometry education. For more information, please refer to the below poster. 

HOYA Vision Care Offers HK$3.8M glasses and instrument to the School of Optometry at PolyU

Centre for Eye and Vision Research and DEFTA Partners join forces to drive translation of advanced eye and vision research into real-world solutions

The 29th Congregation

The 29th Congregation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University marked a remarkable milestone of the Class of 2023 School of Optometry graduates. The School has 45 Bachelor’s Degree graduates, 4 Doctor of Philosophy graduates and 1 Doctor of Health Science (Optometry) graduate this year. May our graduates carry the professional spirit to serve the community and fly high! Our warmest congratulations on your achievements!   The Dean's Honours List Congratulations to the following graduates who have been selected and named on the Dean's Honours List 2022/23: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry CHAN Hei Lam NG Ming Wai SUNG Wing Yan TSUI Man Lok   Faculty Distinguished Thesis Award Congratulations to the following PhD graduate who have been awarded the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Distinguished Thesis Award: Dr PAN Li Thesis Title: Neuroprotection through Pharmacological Targeting Retinal Immune Microenvironment in Retinal Neurodegenerative Diseases Chief Supervisor: Dr DO Chi-wai   Snapshots and photos of the 29th Congregation [Photo Gallery]

The 21st Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium

The 21st Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium (HKIOS), a collaborative effort by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, The Hong Kong Optometric Association, and the School of Optometry of PolyU, was successfully conducted in a hybrid format on 9 November 2023. The symposium saw the participation of over 850 attendees in person and attracted more than 1,510 viewers online. The widespread use of ChatGPT and remote medical consultations have propelled artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine into the mainstream, including in the treatment of vision problems. Theming "Empowering Community Eye Care through Artificial Intelligence and Telemedicine in Optometry", this year's 21st Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium brought together six professionals from Mainland China, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong to discuss the developments in AI and tele-optometry. They explored how technology could potentially improve the daily life quality of the visually impaired and alleviate staffing pressures in primary healthcare. The discussion also touched upon the implications of technological advancements on the employment prospects of optometrists. Dr Jessica Neuville, Assistant Professor of Practice at the School, moderated the morning session. Prof. Mingguang He, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology at the School, delivered a talk on "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Brighter Future in Primary Eye Care". The HKIOS received support from the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme (PASS) under the HKSAR Government. More photos are available at Gallery.