EYE INSTITUTE



Researcher : Chan JCH

List of Research Outputs

Lai J.S.M., Chan J.C.H., Gangwani R.A. and Lee J.W.Y., Long-term outcome after cataract extraction in patients with an attack of acute phacomorphic angle closure, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011, 15: 63-76.


Researcher : Gangwani RA

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.W., Wong D.S.H., Gangwani R.A., Lian J. and McGhee S., The cost-effectiveness of screening and treatment for intermediate age-related macular degeneration (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2011 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2011.
Lai J.S.M. and Gangwani R.A., Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 139-145.
Lai J.S.M., Chan J.C.H., Gangwani R.A. and Lee J.W.Y., Long-term outcome after cataract extraction in patients with an attack of acute phacomorphic angle closure, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011, 15: 63-76.
Lai J.S.M. and Gangwani R.A., Medication-induced acute angle closure attack, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(2): 139-145.
Lian J., Wong D.S.H., Wong D.S.H., Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Yap M.K.H., Lam C.L.K., Hedley A.J., Lai W.W.K. and Chu D.W.S., Screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong: A cost-effectiveness analysis (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2011 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I. and Gangwani R.A., Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy – all you need to know! , World Ophthalmic Congress 2012.


Researcher : Joussen AJM

List of Research Outputs

Wong D.S.H. and Joussen A.J.M., Graefe's archives for clinical and experimental Ophthalmology: The past and the future, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and experimental Ophthalmology. 2011, 250(1): 1-2.


Researcher : Lai JSM

Project Title:To compare the histological changes in the trabecular meshwork and iris between primary angle closure glaucoma and primary open angle glaucoma
Investigator(s):Lai JSM
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:12/2009
Completion Date:11/2011


Project Title:To introduce Ologen implant in glaucoma filter surgery for the treatment of glaucoma at Queen Mary Hospital and United Christian Hospital
Investigator(s):Lai JSM, Chan JCH
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Evaluation of optic nerve damage in non-glaucoma and glaucoma subjects undergoing hemodialysis
Investigator(s):Lai JSM, Chan JCH
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lai J.S.M., Controversies In Screening For Angle Closure Glaucoma, 13th Beijing-Hong Kong Medical Exchange. 2011.
Lai J.S.M., Controversies In The Screening Of Angle Closure Glaucoma, 2011.
Lai J.S.M. and Gangwani R.A., Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 139-145.
Lai J.S.M., Chan J.C.H., Gangwani R.A. and Lee J.W.Y., Long-term outcome after cataract extraction in patients with an attack of acute phacomorphic angle closure, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011, 15: 63-76.
Lai J.S.M. and Gangwani R.A., Medication-induced acute angle closure attack, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18(2): 139-145.
Lee J.W.Y., Lai J.S.M., Lam R.F., Wong B.K.T., Yick D.W.F. and Tse R.K.K., Retrospective analysis of the risk factors for developing phacomorphic glaucoma, Indian J Ophthalmol. 2011, 59: 471-4.


Researcher : Lai WWK

Project Title:Open label, prospective, double arm, randomized, pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the same day administration of PDT with verteporfin and an intravitreal injection of ranibizumab vs. ranibizumab monotherapy for the treatment of subfoveal CNV secondary to neovascular age related macular degeneration in the Asian population
Investigator(s):Lai WKW, Li KKW, Wong DSH, McGhee S, Lam CLK, Chan WSC
Department:Medical Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Pharmaceutical Industry - General Award
Start Date:07/2008


Project Title:Production of Iris Pigment Epithelial Cells for transplantation to treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Investigator(s):Lai WKW, Lo ACY, Fletcher C, Wong DSH
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:To introduce ranibizumab (Licentis) for the treatment of diabetic macular edema to Queen Mary Hospital and to access the quality of life and utility values before and after the treatment
Investigator(s):Lai WKW, Wong DSH, Li KKW
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2010


List of Research Outputs

Chan W.Y., Kang S.R., Yen H., Li C.L., Tang L.L.S., Yu C.L., Yuen K.M., Chan W.W., Wong D.D.Y., Lai W.W.K., Kwong D.L.W., Sihoe A.D.L., Poon L.L.M., Guan Y., Nicholls J.M., Peiris J.S.M. and Chan M.C.W., Tissue tropism of swine influenza viruses and reassortants in ex vivo cultures of the human respiratory tract and conjunctiva., J Virol. 2011, 85(22): 11581-7.
Lai W.W.K., Multimodality Imaging using the Spectralis OCT, Department of Ophthalmology, Shengyang 4th Hospital, China. 2011.
Lai W.W.K., Yusof W., Lo A.C.Y., Wong Y.H.I. and Wong D.S.H., Silicone Oil, In: Meyer C, Ohji M, Saxena S, Akduman L, Vitreoretinal Surgery. 2011.
Lian J., Wong D.S.H., Wong D.S.H., Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Yap M.K.H., Lam C.L.K., Hedley A.J., Lai W.W.K. and Chu D.W.S., Screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong: A cost-effectiveness analysis (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2011 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2011.
Nian S., Sheridan C., Kearns V., Williams R.L., Wong D.S.H., Vasilev K., Bachhuka A.C.Y., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai W.W.K., Characteristics of rat iris pigment epithelial cells cultured on modified expanded-polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) substrates, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Wong D.S.H., Lai W.W.K. and Widad B.M.Y., The use of continuous silicone oil infusion as a peroperative tool to facilitate break localisation, vitreous base dissection and drainage of subretinal fluid, Ophthalmologica. 2011, 226 Suppl 1: 53-7.
Wong R.L.M., Yu W.H., To K.K.W., Lai W.W.K. and Wong Y.H.I., Spectrum of microbial keratitis in Hong Kong - A seven-year local series, The 27th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I. and Lai W.W.K., Choroidal thickness as measured with EDI OCT in Chinese, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA. Orlando, Florida USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2011, Conference Paper by Competitive Selection. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., Lai W.W.K. and Koizumi H., Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography – a review, Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers & Imaging. 2011, 42 (Supp): S75-S84.
Wong Y.H.I., Iu L.P., Koizumi H. and Lai W.W.K., The inner segment/outer segment junction: what have we learnt so far, In: A.C. Ho, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2012, 23: 210-8.


Researcher : Lee JWY

Project Title:The use of shunts in the treatment of uveitic glaucoma
Investigator(s):Lee WYJ, Lai JSM
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2012


List of Research Outputs

Lai J.S.M., Chan J.C.H., Gangwani R.A. and Lee J.W.Y., Long-term outcome after cataract extraction in patients with an attack of acute phacomorphic angle closure, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011, 15: 63-76.
Lee J.W.Y., Lai J.S.M., Lam R.F., Wong B.K.T., Yick D.W.F. and Tse R.K.K., Retrospective analysis of the risk factors for developing phacomorphic glaucoma, Indian J Ophthalmol. 2011, 59: 471-4.
Lee J.W.Y., World Champion in International Council of Ophthalmology competition, International Council of Ophthalmology. 2012.


Researcher : Li SY

Project Title:Neuroprotective effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury
Investigator(s):Li SY, Lo ACY
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011
Completion Date:04/2012


List of Research Outputs

Fu Z., Li S.Y., Wong D.S.H., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Aldose reductase deficiency protects the retinal neurons in a mouse model of retinopathy of prematurity, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences and the Biophysical Society of Hong Kong 2012.
Fu Z., Li S.Y., Wong D.S.H., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Genetic Deletion or Pharmacological Inhibition of Aldose Reductase Protects the Retina in a Mouse Model of Ischemia induced Retinopathy, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Li S.Y., Yang D., Fu Z., Woo T., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Lutein enhances survival and reduces neuronal damage in a mouse model of ischemic stroke, Neurobiology of Disease. 2012, 45: 624-32.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Woo T. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein protects neuronal damages by its anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties in a mouse model of ischemic stroke, Society for Neuroscience 2011.
Tsui Y.P., Li S.Y., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Derivation of oligodendrocyte precursors from bone marrow stromal cells for remyelination therapy, 2012 Hong Kong Inter-University Postgraduate Symposium on Life Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 9 June 2012.
Tsui Y.P., Li S.Y., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Generation of oligodendrocyte precursors from bone marrow stromal cells for remyelination therapy, Abstracts of 7th Int’l Symp. on Healthy Aging: Live Well, Age Well : 65.. 2012.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Lycium barbarum polysaccharides protect the brain from blood-brain barrier disruption and cerebral edema in experimental stroke, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7: e33596.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of Lycium Barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, 7th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2012, 60.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of lycium barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences and the Biophysical Society of Hong Kong 2012.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of lycium barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, Society for Neuroscience 2011.


Researcher : Lo ACY

Project Title:Oxidative stress, neuronal dysfunction and neovascularization in retinopathy of prematurity
Investigator(s):Lo ACY, Wong DSH
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2010
Completion Date:12/2011


Project Title:Neuroprotective effects of lutein in cerebral and retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury: its relation with oxidative stress and post-ischemic inflammation
Investigator(s):Lo ACY
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Cell-based intraocular drug delivery system
Investigator(s):Lo ACY, Chan BP, Wong DSH
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:Neuroscience 2011 Lutein Protects Neuronal Damages by its Anti-apoptotic, Anti-oxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Properties in a Mouse Model of Ischemic Stroke
Investigator(s):Lo ACY
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2011
Completion Date:11/2011


List of Research Outputs

Fu Z., Li S.Y., Wong D.S.H., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Aldose reductase deficiency protects the retinal neurons in a mouse model of retinopathy of prematurity, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences and the Biophysical Society of Hong Kong 2012.
Fu Z., Li S.Y., Wong D.S.H., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Genetic Deletion or Pharmacological Inhibition of Aldose Reductase Protects the Retina in a Mouse Model of Ischemia induced Retinopathy, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Lai W.W.K., Yusof W., Lo A.C.Y., Wong Y.H.I. and Wong D.S.H., Silicone Oil, In: Meyer C, Ohji M, Saxena S, Akduman L, Vitreoretinal Surgery. 2011.
Li S.Y., Yang D., Fu Z., Woo T., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Lutein enhances survival and reduces neuronal damage in a mouse model of ischemic stroke, Neurobiology of Disease. 2012, 45: 624-32.
Lo A.C.Y., Woo T.T., Wong R.L.M. and Wong D.S.H., Apoptosis and other cell death mechanisms after retinal detachment: implications for photoreceptor rescue, Ophthalmologica. 2011, 226 Suppl 1: 10-17.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Woo T. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein protects neuronal damages by its anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties in a mouse model of ischemic stroke, Society for Neuroscience 2011.
Lo A.C.Y., Neuronal damage and blood-retinal barrier disruption in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury: protective effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, The 9th Biennial Conference of the Chinese Society for Neuroscience 2011. 2011.
Lo A.C.Y., Neuroprotective effects of Lycium barbarum extracts in cerebral and retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, BIT Life Sciences’ 3rd Annual World Congress of NeuroTalk (NeuroTalk- 2012). 2012.
Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Nutritional Supplement Use and Age Related Macular Degeneration, In: Gui-Shuang Ying, Age Related Macular Degeneration. Croatia, InTech, 2012.
Mi X., Chiu K., Van G., Leung J.W.C., Lo A.C.Y., Chung S.K., Chang R.C.C. and So K.F., Effect of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides on the expression of endothelin-1 and its receptors in an ocular hypertension model of rat glaucoma, Neural Regeneration Research. 2012, 7(9): 645-651.
Mi X., Zhang X., Feng Q., Lo A.C.Y., Chung S.K. and So K.F., Progressive Retinal Degeneration in Transgenic Mice with Overexpression of Endothelin-1 in Vascular Endothelial Cells, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, In, 2012, 53, No 8: 4842-4851.
Mi X., Zhang X., Lo A.C.Y., Chung S.K. and So K.F., Progressive retinal degeneration in transgenic mice with over-expression of endothelin-1 in vascular endothelial cells, IOVS Papers in Press. 2012.
Nian S., Sheridan C., Kearns V., Williams R.L., Wong D.S.H., Vasilev K., Bachhuka A.C.Y., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai W.W.K., Characteristics of rat iris pigment epithelial cells cultured on modified expanded-polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) substrates, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Tsui Y.P., Li R.S., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Derivation of oligodendrocyte precursors from bone marrow stromal cells for myelination therapy, Abstracts of Joint Scientific Meeting of The Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences & The Biophysical Society of Hong Kong: 72. 2012.
Tsui Y.P., Li S.Y., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Derivation of oligodendrocyte precursors from bone marrow stromal cells for remyelination therapy, 2012 Hong Kong Inter-University Postgraduate Symposium on Life Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 9 June 2012.
Tsui Y.P., Li S.Y., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Generation of oligodendrocyte precursors from bone marrow stromal cells for remyelination therapy, Abstracts of 7th Int’l Symp. on Healthy Aging: Live Well, Age Well : 65.. 2012.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Lycium barbarum polysaccharides protect the brain from blood-brain barrier disruption and cerebral edema in experimental stroke, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7: e33596.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of Lycium Barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, 7th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2012, 60.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of lycium barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences and the Biophysical Society of Hong Kong 2012.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of lycium barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, Society for Neuroscience 2011.
Yu W.Y., Sheridan C., Grierson I., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong D.S.H., Enhanced Survival and Expansion of Bovine Corneal Endothelial Progenitors using Accutase, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Yu W.Y., Sheridan C., Grierson I., Mason S., Kearns V., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong D.S.H., Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Progenitors for the corneal endothelium and trabecular meshwork: A potential source for personalized stem cell therapy in corneal endothelial diseases and glaucoma. 2011, 412743.


Researcher : Marcet MM

Project Title:Eyelid malposition after cataract and refractive surgery: an anatomic model
Investigator(s):Marcet MM, So KF
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cahill K.V., Bradley E.A., Meyer D.R., Custer P.L., Holck D.E., Marcet M.M. and Mawn L.A., Functional indications for upper eyelid ptosis and blepharoplasty surgery: a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Elsevier, 2011, 118: 2510-7.
Marcet M.M., Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology. San Francisco, CA, USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2012.
Marcet M.M., Best Paper Award, Annual Meeting, American Academy of Ophthalmology. Orlando, Florida, USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2011.
Marcet M.M., Current Concepts in Upper Eyelid Surgical Anatomy, 27th Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Busan, Korea . Busan, Korea, 2012.
Marcet M.M., Greenwald M.J. and Roth S., Distinct Segments of the Pretarsal Orbicularis Oculi Muscle: Implications for the Management of Eyelid Spasm, World Ophthalmology Congress, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012.
Marcet M.M., Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy, Minimally Invasive Oculoplastics Procedures Symposium, World Ophthalmology Congress, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, World Ophthalmology Congress, 2012.
Marcet M.M., Lemke B.N., Greenwald M.J., Fountain T.R., Roth S. and Dubovy S.R., Eyelid eversion for visualisation of the upper eyelid lamellae: an anatomical cadaver study, In: Prof. Harminder Dua, British Journal of Ophthalmology. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2011, 95: 1376-8.
Marcet M.M., Meyer D.R., Greenwald M.J., Roth S. and Selva D., Proximal Tarsal Attachments of the Levator Aponeurosis: Implications for Blepharoptosis Repair, 2011 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA. Orlando, Florida USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2011, Conference Paper by Competitive Selection.
Marcet M.M., Recognized for Invaluable Contribution of Expertise, American Academy of Ophthalmology. San Francisco, CA, USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2012.
Marcet M.M., Section Editor, Oculoplastics/Orbit, American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeWiki. American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2011.
Roth S., Poston J.N., Dreixler J.C., Marcet M.M. and Lesniak M., Mechanisms of bone-marrow stem cell-mediated delayed ischemic neuroprotection in rat retina, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Chicago, Illinois, USA, 2011.
Sheth V.S., Marcet M.M., Chiranand P., Bhatt H.K., Lamkin J.C. and Jager R.D., Book: The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Review Manual for Ophthalmology, 4/e. Phildadelphia, PA, USA, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, 4th edition: 400 pages.


Researcher : Poon MW

Project Title:The Roles and Mechanisms of RAP1/NF kappa B Pathway in Modulation of Corneal Wound Healing
Investigator(s):Poon MW, Lian Q
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Wong Y.H.I., Poon M.W., Pang R.T.W., Lian Q. and Wong D.S.H., Promises of stem cell therapy for retinal degenerative diseases , Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2011, 249(10): 1439-48.


Researcher : Widad BMY

List of Research Outputs

Wong D.S.H., Lai W.W.K. and Widad B.M.Y., The use of continuous silicone oil infusion as a peroperative tool to facilitate break localisation, vitreous base dissection and drainage of subretinal fluid, Ophthalmologica. 2011, 226 Suppl 1: 53-7.


Researcher : Wong DSH

Project Title:Inhibition of provisional matrix synthesis in proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) prevention
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, Lo ACY
Department:Medical Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2008


Project Title:To introduce bevacizumab for the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to Queen Mary Hospital
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, Lai WKW, Li KKW
Department:Medical Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:03/2008


Project Title:To develop a tool that can be used to study patients with eye diseases in Hong Kong, namely a translated Chinese version of the established Visual Function Questionnaire (VFQ-25)
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, Lai WKW, McGhee S, Lam CLK, Chan WSC
Department:Medical Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:07/2008


Project Title:The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress 2009 Can Lutein Protect the Outer Retina?
Investigator(s):Wong DSH
Department:Medical Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2009


Project Title:Effectiveness of lens extraction with intraocular lens implantation for the treatment of primary angle closure glaucoma: A randomized controlled trial (EAGLE)
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, Lai JSM
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Medical Research Council (MRC) - General Award
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Prioritising patients using quality of life and visual acuity: how should we select and prioritise patients for cataract surgery?
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, McGhee S
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:03/2012


Project Title:XXVIIIth Meeting of the Club Jules Gonin WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF PREVENTING EMULSIFICATION OF SILICONE OIL
Investigator(s):Wong DSH
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.W., Wong D.S.H., Gangwani R.A., Lian J. and McGhee S., The cost-effectiveness of screening and treatment for intermediate age-related macular degeneration (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2011 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2011.
Chan Y.K., Ng C.O., Knox P.C., Garvey M.J., Williams R.L. and Wong D.S.H., Emulsification of silicone oil and eye movements, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2011, 52(13): 9721–9727.
Fu Z., Li S.Y., Wong D.S.H., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Aldose reductase deficiency protects the retinal neurons in a mouse model of retinopathy of prematurity, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences and the Biophysical Society of Hong Kong 2012.
Fu Z., Li S.Y., Wong D.S.H., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Genetic Deletion or Pharmacological Inhibition of Aldose Reductase Protects the Retina in a Mouse Model of Ischemia induced Retinopathy, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Lai W.W.K., Yusof W., Lo A.C.Y., Wong Y.H.I. and Wong D.S.H., Silicone Oil, In: Meyer C, Ohji M, Saxena S, Akduman L, Vitreoretinal Surgery. 2011.
Li S.Y., Yang D., Fu Z., Woo T., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Lutein enhances survival and reduces neuronal damage in a mouse model of ischemic stroke, Neurobiology of Disease. 2012, 45: 624-32.
Lian J., Wong D.S.H., Wong D.S.H., Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Yap M.K.H., Lam C.L.K., Hedley A.J., Lai W.W.K. and Chu D.W.S., Screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong: A cost-effectiveness analysis (abstract and poster presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting on 27 November 2011 in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, 2011.
Lo A.C.Y., Woo T.T., Wong R.L.M. and Wong D.S.H., Apoptosis and other cell death mechanisms after retinal detachment: implications for photoreceptor rescue, Ophthalmologica. 2011, 226 Suppl 1: 10-17.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Woo T. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein protects neuronal damages by its anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties in a mouse model of ischemic stroke, Society for Neuroscience 2011.
McGhee S., Harding S.P. and Wong D.S.H., Individual risk assessment and information technology to optimise screening frequency for diabetic retinopathy by Aspelund et al. (2011) Diabetologia 54:2525–2532, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and experimental Ophthalmology. 2012, 250(4): 477-8.
Nian S., Sheridan C., Kearns V., Williams R.L., Wong D.S.H., Vasilev K., Bachhuka A.C.Y., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai W.W.K., Characteristics of rat iris pigment epithelial cells cultured on modified expanded-polytetrafluroethylene (ePTFE) substrates, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Romano M.R., Das R., Groenwald C., Stappler T., Marticorena J., Valldeperas X., Wong D.S.H. and Heimann H., Primary 23-gauge sutureless vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012, 60 (1): 2933.
Sandinha M.T., Newman W., Wong D.S.H. and Stappler T., Outcomes of delayed vitrectomy in open-globe injuries in young patients, Retina. 2011, 31(8): 1541-4.
Sandinha M.T., Newman W., Wong D.S.H. and Stappler T., Retina, Outcomes of delayed vitrectomy in openglobe injuries in young patients. 2011, 31 (8): 15411544.
Valldeperas X., Elizalde J., Romano M. and Wong D.S.H., Heavy silicone oil (densiron) and supine position in the management of massive suprachoroidal hemorrhage: Use of heavy silicone for suprachoroidal hemorrhage , Retinal Cases and Brief Reports. 2012, 6 (1): 8081.
Wickham L., Bunce C., Wong D.S.H. and Charteris D.G., Retinal detachment repair by vitrectomy: simplified formulae to estimate the risk of failure, Br J Ophthalmol. 2011, 95(9): 1239-44.
Wickham L., Ho-Yen G.O., Bunce C., Wong D.S.H. and Charteris D.G., Surgical failure following primary retinal detachment surgery by vitrectomy: risk factors and functional outcomes, Br J Ophthalmol. 2011, 95(9): 1234-8.
Wong D.S.H. and Joussen A.J.M., Graefe's archives for clinical and experimental Ophthalmology: The past and the future, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and experimental Ophthalmology. 2011, 250(1): 1-2.
Wong D.S.H., Lai W.W.K. and Widad B.M.Y., The use of continuous silicone oil infusion as a peroperative tool to facilitate break localisation, vitreous base dissection and drainage of subretinal fluid, Ophthalmologica. 2011, 226 Suppl 1: 53-7.
Wong Y.H.I., Poon M.W., Pang R.T.W., Lian Q. and Wong D.S.H., Promises of stem cell therapy for retinal degenerative diseases , Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2011, 249(10): 1439-48.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Lycium barbarum polysaccharides protect the brain from blood-brain barrier disruption and cerebral edema in experimental stroke, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7: e33596.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of Lycium Barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, 7th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2012, 60.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of lycium barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences and the Biophysical Society of Hong Kong 2012.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of lycium barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, Society for Neuroscience 2011.
Yu W.Y., Sheridan C., Grierson I., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong D.S.H., Enhanced Survival and Expansion of Bovine Corneal Endothelial Progenitors using Accutase, ARVO 2012 Annual Meeting. 2012.
Yu W.Y., Sheridan C., Grierson I., Mason S., Kearns V., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong D.S.H., Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Progenitors for the corneal endothelium and trabecular meshwork: A potential source for personalized stem cell therapy in corneal endothelial diseases and glaucoma. 2011, 412743.


Researcher : Wong RLM

Project Title:Neuroprotective effects of lutein in a rat model of retinal detachment
Investigator(s):Wong RLM, Wong DSH, Lo ACY, Lai WKW
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:The 27th Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress Epidemiology of bacterial keratitis in Hong Kong - A seven-year local series
Investigator(s):Wong RLM
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2012
Completion Date:04/2012


List of Research Outputs

Lo A.C.Y., Woo T.T., Wong R.L.M. and Wong D.S.H., Apoptosis and other cell death mechanisms after retinal detachment: implications for photoreceptor rescue, Ophthalmologica. 2011, 226 Suppl 1: 10-17.
Wong R.L.M., If we are what we eat, what should we eat to gain better eye health?, "Explore the World of Medicine" Public Lecture Series 2011 jointly organised by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Public Libraries. 2011.
Wong R.L.M., Yu W.H., To K.K.W., Lai W.W.K. and Wong Y.H.I., Spectrum of microbial keratitis in Hong Kong - A seven-year local series, The 27th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress. 2012.


Researcher : Wong YHI

Project Title:A novel macular buckle for retinal diseases
Investigator(s):Wong YHI, Lo ACY, Wong DSH, Lai WKW
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:16th Afro Asian Congress of Ophthalmology and the 5th Mediterranean Retina Meeting Correlation of foveal photoreceptor layer and choroidal thickness on optical coherence tomography in Chinese
Investigator(s):Wong YHI
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012


List of Research Outputs

Gill H., Cheung J., Wong Y.H.I., Lie A.K.W. and Kwong Y.L., Varicella zoster virus progressive outer retinal necrosis after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, British Journal of Haematology. 2012, 157: 279.
Lai W.W.K., Yusof W., Lo A.C.Y., Wong Y.H.I. and Wong D.S.H., Silicone Oil, In: Meyer C, Ohji M, Saxena S, Akduman L, Vitreoretinal Surgery. 2011.
Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Nutritional Supplement Use and Age Related Macular Degeneration, In: Gui-Shuang Ying, Age Related Macular Degeneration. Croatia, InTech, 2012.
Wong R.L.M., Yu W.H., To K.K.W., Lai W.W.K. and Wong Y.H.I., Spectrum of microbial keratitis in Hong Kong - A seven-year local series, The 27th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I. and Lai W.W.K., Choroidal thickness as measured with EDI OCT in Chinese, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA. Orlando, Florida USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2011, Conference Paper by Competitive Selection. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., Conventional versus EDI OCT, APAO Congress 2012. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., EDI OCT – a recent incidental finding and the progress at the University of Hong Kong, 1st Hebei Province International Ophthalmology Congress. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., Lai W.W.K. and Koizumi H., Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography – a review, Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers & Imaging. 2011, 42 (Supp): S75-S84.
Wong Y.H.I., Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography, International Forum For Vitreoretinal Diseases 2011. Guangzhou, China. Invited Lecture and Invited Guest Speaker.. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., How to manage a case of dropped nucleus, Lifeline Express International Ophthalmology Conference 2012. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., How to management acute post-operative endophthalmitis, The Gangsu Province Joint Ophthalmology Congress 2011. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., Management of dropped nucleus, The Gangsu Province Joint Ophthalmology Congress 2011. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., Microincisional cataract surgery, Explore the World of Medicine Series, organized by the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I. and Gangwani R.A., Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy – all you need to know! , World Ophthalmic Congress 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., Poon M.W., Pang R.T.W., Lian Q. and Wong D.S.H., Promises of stem cell therapy for retinal degenerative diseases , Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2011, 249(10): 1439-48.
Wong Y.H.I., Poon M.W., Pang R.T., Lian Q. and Wong D.S.H., Promises of stem cell therapy for retinal degenerative diseases, Graefe's Archive of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2011, 249 (10): 1439-1448.
Wong Y.H.I., The Retinal Implant Experience., Lifeline Express International Ophthalmology Conference 2012. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., Iu L.P., Koizumi H. and Lai W.W.K., The inner segment/outer segment junction: what have we learnt so far, In: A.C. Ho, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2012, 23: 210-8.
Wong Y.H.I., The latest trends in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment., he Gangsu Province Joint Ophthalmology Congress 2011. Lanzhou, Gangsu. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., The management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, Lifeline Express International Ophthalmology Conference 2012. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., The use of EDI OCT for macular diseases in Chinese, International Forum for Vitreoretinal Diseases 2011. 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., The use of EDI OCT to study the choroidal thickness in Chinese. , 16th Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology and 5th Mediterranean Retina Meeting. 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., 東方日報醫療專欄, 改善日常習慣,紓緩眼 乾症, 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., 蘋果日報醫療專題訪問, 新眼底檢查防誤診 – 深 層OCT的應用, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., 蘋果日報醫療專題訪問, 精神緊張易患眼疾, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., 太陽報醫療專題訪問, 新技術捕捉脈絡膜病變, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., 無線電視翡翠台醫療專訪, 眼皮發炎的處理, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., 東方日報醫療專欄, 改善斜視可減輕弱視, 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., 東方日報醫療專欄, 精神緊張易患眼疾, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., 無線電視翡翠台醫療專訪, 眼乾症的處理, 2012.
Wong Y.H.I., 東方日報醫療專欄, 治療弱視須及時, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., 東方日報醫療專欄, 視網膜脫落, 2011.
Wong Y.H.I., 東方日報醫療專欄, 兒童近視,不容忽視, 2011.


Researcher : Yeung CM

Project Title:The 6th SETAC World Congress / SETAC Europe 22nd Annual Meeting The endocrine disrupting effect of hypoxia on pituitary cells
Investigator(s):Yeung CM
Department:School of Biological Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2012
Completion Date:05/2012


List of Research Outputs

Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Lycium barbarum polysaccharides protect the brain from blood-brain barrier disruption and cerebral edema in experimental stroke, PLoS ONE. 2012, 7: e33596.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of Lycium Barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, 7th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2012, 60.
Yang D., Li S.Y., Yeung C.M., Chang R.C.C., So K.F., Wong D.S.H. and Lo A.C.Y., Protective effects of lycium barbarum polysaccharides on cerebral edema and blood-brain barrier disruption after ischemic stroke, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences and the Biophysical Society of Hong Kong 2012.


Researcher : Yu CS

Project Title:Fat tissue engineering for facial recontouring
Investigator(s):Yu CS, Wong DSH, Lo ACY, Chan BP
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Establishment of oculoplastic service at Queen Mary Hospital
Investigator(s):Yu CS
Department:Eye Institute
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:02/2010




Researcher : Yu WH

List of Research Outputs

Wong R.L.M., Yu W.H., To K.K.W., Lai W.W.K. and Wong Y.H.I., Spectrum of microbial keratitis in Hong Kong - A seven-year local series, The 27th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress. 2012.


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