PolyU collaborates with Tianjin Medical University to establish scientific collaborative research platform to identify causes of eye disease and construct screening system

SO PhD Graduate Awarded RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship 2023/24

Dr PAN Li, under the guidance of Dr Do Chi-wai, has been honored with the RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (PDFS) for 2023/24. The PDFS is designed to support doctoral graduates in their pursuit of research careers, leveraging the expertise of the University and its researchers. In this round, five candidates from PolyU were selected by the RGC for this prestigious award. Dr Pan's research project, titled "Development of Baicalein as an Immune Modulator to Treat Age-related Macular Degeneration," will benefit from further investigation thanks to this fellowship. The RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is an annual initiative that provides support to 50 awardees for a 36-month full-time appointment as postdoctoral fellows at universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC). The scheme covers all academic disciplines and is divided into two broad academic streams: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business Studies; and Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Technology.

School of Optometry Teaching Excellence Award 2022/23

Congratulations to the following awardees who have demonstrated outstanding performance in teaching in 2022/23!  Individual Category Dr Jeffrey Leung, Research Assistant Professor Team Category "Globalisation of CAR subject using Blended Learning with MOOC" Members:  Dr Lydia Yu, Clinical Associate Dr Jessica Neuville, Clinical Associate  

PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2023

PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2023 was held at the campus on 20 May 2023. On the event day, the School of Optometry organized the information seminar and guided tours of the pre-clinical laboratory. The prospective students acquired comprehensive information regarding the entrance requirements, curriculum, and unique aspects of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Optometry through our interactive activities. By attending these activities, JUPAS applicants will be able to obtain the most recent updates on admission strategies. This will enable them to reassess and finalize their program selections by the end of July. PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2023 [Photo Gallery]

PhD Student Patrick CATRAL received Best Student Presenter Award

Congratulations to Mr Kirk Patrick Carreon CATRAL, PhD student of the School, who received the Best Student Presenter Award for outstanding performance in Research Seminars in Semester 2, AY2022/23 for his presentation titled “The Potential Role of MMPs in Disrupting RPE-POS Phagocytosis”. The School organized the Research Seminar Series twice per academic year to encourage academic exchange among peers and provide research students with presentation opportunities showcasing their research output.

SO academics co-developed spectacle lens snatches prestigious Grand Prize at Geneva Inventions Expo

The “Novel Nano Multi-ring Defocus Incorporated Spectacle Lens for Myopia Control” invented by research teams from the PolyU School of Optometry, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology and Vision Science & Technology Co Ltd (a PolyU Academic-led startup), won the Prize of the State of Geneva and the Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva.   Principal Investigators: Prof. Benny CHEUNG Chi-fai, Chair Professor of Ultra-precision Machining and Metrology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Director of State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology Prof. TO Chi-ho, Visiting Chair Professor of Experimental Optometry, School of Optometry Mr Jackson LEUNG Tze-man, Co-founder, Vision Science & Technology Co Ltd (a PolyU Academic-led startup)   For more details, please visit: https://polyu.hk/obtzA

PolyU Taster Programme for Secondary School Students 2023

Around 80 Form 4 and 5 students from 38 local secondary schools participated in the PolyU Taster Programme organized by the School on 15 April 2023. The participants had the opportunity to explore the Optometry Clinic, Optometry Research Clinic, and learning facilities. During the visit, the School's faculty members and resident optometrists shared their experiences with the participants, allowing them to acquire insights into the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Scheme in Optometry and consider potential professional paths for their future. PolyU Taster Programme 2023 [Photo Gallery]

Prof. Mingguang HE Named on The Ophthalmologist Power List 2023

Prof. Mingguang HE, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology, PolyU School of Optometry, has been named one of the top 100 most influential and inspirational individuals who have demonstrated “Ten Years of Excellence and Impact in Ophthalmology” on the esteemed Ophthalmologist Power List in 2023.  In an interview with The Ophthalmologist, Prof He discussed his life experiences, personal mission, and upcoming breakthroughs in ophthalmology, which you can read in full at https://powerlist.theophthalmologist.com/mingguanghe.  The Ophthalmologist Power List The Ophthalmologist Power List has been published annually since 2014, showcasing the most significant people in ophthalmology. To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the Power List 2023 recognized 100 people who have demonstrated "Ten Years of Excellence and Impact in Ophthalmology." The readers of The Ophthalmologist worldwide nominated people for the Power List, and nominees were assessed in six areas: research, innovation, teaching and mentoring, progressing practice, communication and advocacy, and humanitarianism. Finally, an independent panel of 15 ophthalmologists worldwide, representing a range of specialties, voted on the Power List. The Ophthalmologist Power List 2023 was released on 11 April 2023, at https://theophthalmologist.com/power-list/2023.  Congratulations to Prof. He on this achievement!  

Dr Shanica Hon and Dr Andrew Lam’s article ranked 10th of the Century’s most influential scientific publication

Congratulations to Dr Shanica Hon, PhD/BSc alumnus & currently Optometrist of the School of Optometry (SO) and Dr Andrew Lam, Associate Professor & Associate Head of SO, who received the honourable mention for their distinguished publication titled “Corneal Deformation Measurement Using Scheimpflug Noncontact Tonometry” in the latest issue of editorial on Optometry and Vision Science published by the American Academy of Optometry.  Published in 2013, Dr Hon and her supervisor, Dr Lam’s work ranked 25th most cited articles out of 12,000 papers published in Optometry and Vision Science between 1923 and 2023. Most significantly, their article is ranked 10th after considering the temporal factor as a high-influence publication in a century, using the estimated scientific impact metric (Relative Citation Ratio).  Their publication, the first paper studying the repeatability and reproducibility of a newly launched clinical device called the Corvis ST, had also been awarded “The Garland W. Clay Award 2016” presented by the American Academy of Optometry, honouring as the most widely cited in world research literature in the preceding five years with the votes of the OVS Editorial Board.   

Result Announcement - Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Optometry 2023

The School of Optometry is honoured to present the “Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Optometry 2023” to two distinguished alumni in recognition of their professional achievements and significant contributions to the School, PolyU and the community. Their remarkable achievements and valuable contributions have earned them well-deserved honour and respectful recognition. Congratulations to the following awardees!