DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY



Researcher : Chan CKW

List of Research Outputs

LIAN J., Wong D.S.H., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H. and McGhee S., Cost-effectiveness of standard vs. a navigated intervention on colorectal cancer screening use in primary care (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 9th World Congress on Health Economics, 7-10 July 2013, Sydney, Australia. Sydney, Int'l Health Economics Association, 2013.


Researcher : Chan CW

List of Research Outputs

Chan O.C.C., Chan C.W., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., Ultralow Fluence Laser Iridotomy with Pattern Scan Laser – An Efficacy and Safety Study, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.


Researcher : Chan JCH

List of Research Outputs

Lee W.Y.J., Chan J.C.H., Chang R.T., Singh K., Liu C.C.L., Gangwani R.A., Wong M.O.M. and Lai J.S.M., Corneal changes after a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma, Eye. 2013, 28: 47-52.
Lee W.Y.J., Gangwani R.A., Lai J.S.M. and Chan J.C.H., Prospective study on the efficacy of treating normal tension glaucoma with a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty.- as a co-author - Poster presentation , World Glaucoma Congress’; July 2013 ; . 2013.
Wong M.O.M., Lee W.Y.J., Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H. and Lai J.S.M., Meta-analysis on the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in open-angle glaucoma, European Glaucoma Society Congress. 2014.


Researcher : Chan KSK

List of Research Outputs

Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Yuen L.H., Early Amniotic Membrane Transplantation (AMT) in the Management of a Paediatric Patient with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop. 2014.
Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K. and Wong D.S.H., Introduction of Intracameral Cefuroxime at a Single High-Volume Cataract Surgery Centre – The Grantham Hospital Hong Kong Experience , 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Association of Cataract and Refraction Surgeons . 2013.
Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K. and Wong D.S.H., Prospective audit finds no infections in 11,500+ cases over three years, Eurotimes. 2013.


Researcher : Chan OCC

List of Research Outputs

Chan O.C.C., Chan C.W., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., Ultralow Fluence Laser Iridotomy with Pattern Scan Laser – An Efficacy and Safety Study, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.


Researcher : Chan WSC

List of Research Outputs

Gangwani R.A., Lai W.K.W., Sum R.W.M., McGhee S., Chan W.S.C., Hedley A.J. and Wong D.S.H., The incidental findings of age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening. , Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014, 252: 723-729.


Researcher : Chen L

Project Title:12th Congress of International Ocular Inflammation Society 2014; Cytokine expression profiles in aqueous humor and sera of patients with acute anterior uveitis
Investigator(s):Chen L
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:02/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chen L., Cytokine expression profiles in aqueous humor and sera of patients with acute anterior uveitis, 12th International Ocular Inflammation Society Congress. 2014.
Wang W., Chan A., Qin Y., Kwong J., Levinson R., Chen L. and Gordon L., Programmed Cell Death-1 is Expressed in Large Retinal Ganglion Cells And is Upregulated After Optic Nerve Crush, ARVO annual meeting. 2014.
Wang W. and Chen L., Update on Apoptosis Signal Pathway of Retinal Ganglion Cells, Chin Ophthalmol Res. 2014.
Yeung I.Y.L., Li Q., Iu L.P.L., Fung N.S.K., Gangwani R.A., Chen L. and Wong Y.H.I., 22 year-old woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy treated with half dose Verteporfin and Ranibizumab, WOC Tokyo. 2014.


Researcher : Cheung JJC

List of Research Outputs

Shum J.W.H., Cheung J.J.C. and Li K.K.W., Optimal Timing For Postoperative Review Following Uneventful Phacoemulsification: A Prospective Crossover Study, World Ophthalmology Congress 2014.


Researcher : Cheung ND

List of Research Outputs

Cheung N.D., Wong Y.H.I. and Wong T.Y., Ocular anti-VEGF therapy for diabetic retinopathy: overview of clinical efficacy and evolving applications, Diabetes Care. 2014, 37(4): 900-5.


Researcher : Chiu K

List of Research Outputs

Chang R.C.C., Ho Y.S., WONG T.H.G., TSANG A.W.-.T., WUWONGSE S., POON C.H., YOU R., HUANG C., Ng T.W., CHENG S.Y., Hung C.H.L., LEUNG Y., Yang X., Law A.C.K., Chiu K., Lau W.M., Mak J.C.W., Wong G.T.C., Lee S.M.Y. and Hoi M.P.M., Investigating mechanisms of risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease to learn how to prevent disease progression., International Alzheimer’s Disease Conference 2014. 24.
Chiu K., Li J., Leung M.C., Chang R.C.C. and So K.F., Delayed trans-scleral electrical stimulation enhanced the survival of retinal ganglion cells after optic nerve axotomy, The 5th AEARU - Interdisciplinary medical and engineering symposium on the eye: tissue properties, pathology, treatments and devices. 2014.
Chiu K., From direct and indirect neurotoxicity to search for neuroprotective agents against neurodegeneration in glaucoma, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, China. 2014.
Chiu K., Lok C.K.M., So K.F. and Chang R.C.C., Potential significance of chrysin as a neuroprotective agent to retinal ganglion cells in a rat model of glaucoma, The 6th Chinese Congress of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. 2014.
LEUNG Y., Chiu K. and Chang R.C.C., A comparison between medial forebrain bundle injection and striatal injection in 6-OHDA model of Parkinson’s disease., The 9th International Symposium of Healthy Aging. 2014, 59.
LEUNG Y., Chiu K. and Chang R.C.C., A comparison between medial forebrain bundle injection and striatal injection in 6-OHDA model of Parkinson’s disease, The 9th International Symposium of Healthy Aging. 2014.


Researcher : Choy BNK

Project Title:European Glaucoma Society Congress; Comparison of surgical results of trabeculectomy and phaco-trabeculectomy in Chinese glaucoma patients
Investigator(s):Choy NKB
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:To study the effectiveness and safety of collagen cross-linking in the treatment of cystic bleb
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lai JSM, Chan JCH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Choy NKB

Project Title:European Glaucoma Society Congress; Comparison of surgical results of trabeculectomy and phaco-trabeculectomy in Chinese glaucoma patients
Investigator(s):Choy NKB
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:To study the effectiveness and safety of collagen cross-linking in the treatment of cystic bleb
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lai JSM, Chan JCH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chan O.C.C., Chan C.W., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., Ultralow Fluence Laser Iridotomy with Pattern Scan Laser – An Efficacy and Safety Study, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.
Choy N.K.B., Comparison of surgical results of trabeculectomy and phaco-trabeculectomy in Chinese glaucoma patients, European Glaucoma Society Congress. 2014.
Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Effects of collagen crosslinking on the physical properties of excised cattle conjunctiva, AEARU. 2014.
Choy N.K.B., Femtosecond laser cataract surgery, 15th China Mobile Eye Treatment Centres Annual Seminar, Hainan, China. 2013.
Tong M.K., Fan M.C.Y., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., The use of topical 2% Lidocaine Gel in Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) with Pattern Scan Laser: a Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.
Wong M.O.M., Lee W.Y.J., Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H. and Lai J.S.M., Meta-analysis on the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in open-angle glaucoma, European Glaucoma Society Congress. 2014.


Researcher : Ding Y

List of Research Outputs

Ding Y. and Lian Q., Part II cell therapy for cardiac regeneration and repair :optimal cells for cardiac repair and regeneration , In: Ren-ke Li and Richard D . Weisel, Cardiac regeneration and repair. woodhead publishing, 2014, 1: 63-97.


Researcher : FU L

List of Research Outputs

FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective effect of transcorneal electrostimulation in a gerbil model of acute intraocular hypertension injury , 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop . 2014.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Achieving Sustained Ocular Hypertension in Rats using a Modified Technique Microbead Occlusion , Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong College of Ophthalmologists 2013.


Researcher : Fan MCY

List of Research Outputs

Tong M.K., Fan M.C.Y., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., The use of topical 2% Lidocaine Gel in Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) with Pattern Scan Laser: a Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.


Researcher : Fu Z

List of Research Outputs

Lo A.C.Y., Fu Z. and Chung S.K., Aldose reductase deficiency protects retinal neurons against oxygen-induced retinopathy, Neuroscience 2013.
Lo A.C.Y. and Fu Z., Protection of retinal neurons by aldose reductase deficiency in retinopathy, BIT Life Sciences’ 5th Annual World Congress of NeuroTalk (NeuroTalk- 2014). 2014.
Lo A.C.Y., LAI K.W. and Fu Z., Stem Cell Therapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity, Anatomy & Physiology. 2013, 03.
Nian S., Fu Z., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Aldose reductase deficiency protects neuroretinal morphology and function in mouse model of oxygen induced retinopathy, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.


Researcher : Fung KCF

List of Research Outputs

Fung K.C.F. and Lo A.C.Y., Lutein enhances Müller cell survival after cobalt chloride-induced hypoxia, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein as a neuroprotectant in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Macular Carotenoids 2013.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F., Chan H.H. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein preserved retinal function and minimized inflammatory response in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Neuroscience 2012, The 42nd Annual Meeting, Society for Neuroscience. 2013.


Researcher : Fung NSK

List of Research Outputs

Fung N.S.K. and Marcet M.M., Clamp-Assisted Retractor Advancement for Lower Eyelid Involutional Entropion, 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. San Francisco, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013, 2013.
Wong Y.H.I., Fung N.S.K., Yeung I.Y.L. and Zhao P.S., PCV – All you need to know! – an Instruction Course, World Ophthalmic Congress 2014 Tokyo. 2014.
Yeung I.Y.L., Li Q., Iu L.P.L., Fung N.S.K., Gangwani R.A., Chen L. and Wong Y.H.I., 22 year-old woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy treated with half dose Verteporfin and Ranibizumab, WOC Tokyo. 2014.


Researcher : Gangwani RA

List of Research Outputs

Gangwani R.A., Lee W.Y.J. and Lai J.S.M., Detection of Glaucoma in subjects with systemic hypertension using optic disc images from retinopathy screening programme :Poster presentation , World Glaucoma Congress’; July 2013 ; Vancouver.. 2013.
Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lam C.L.K., Wong D.S.H. and Lai J.S.M., Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and sight threatening diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong. Are we more or less at risk? , Hospital Authority Convention 2014. ( Hong Kong) . 2014.
Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lam C.L.K., Lai J.S.M. and Wong D.S.H., Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and sight threatening diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong. Are we more or less at risk?’ , Hospital Authority Convention 2014, Hong Kong . 2014.
Gangwani R.A., McGhee S. and Wong D.S.H., Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy determined by a systematic screening programme in Hong Kong. , HBHA 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Gangwani R.A., Lai W.K.W., Sum R.W.M., McGhee S., Chan W.S.C., Hedley A.J. and Wong D.S.H., The incidental findings of age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening. , Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014, 252: 723-729.
LIAN J., Wong D.S.H., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H. and McGhee S., Cost-effectiveness of standard vs. a navigated intervention on colorectal cancer screening use in primary care (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 9th World Congress on Health Economics, 7-10 July 2013, Sydney, Australia. Sydney, Int'l Health Economics Association, 2013.
Lee W.Y.J., Chan J.C.H., Chang R.T., Singh K., Liu C.C.L., Gangwani R.A., Wong M.O.M. and Lai J.S.M., Corneal changes after a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma, Eye. 2013, 28: 47-52.
Lee W.Y.J., Gangwani R.A., Lai J.S.M. and Chan J.C.H., Prospective study on the efficacy of treating normal tension glaucoma with a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty.- as a co-author - Poster presentation , World Glaucoma Congress’; July 2013 ; . 2013.
Yeung I.Y.L., Li Q., Iu L.P.L., Fung N.S.K., Gangwani R.A., Chen L. and Wong Y.H.I., 22 year-old woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy treated with half dose Verteporfin and Ranibizumab, WOC Tokyo. 2014.


Researcher : Iu LPL

List of Research Outputs

Yeung I.Y.L., Li Q., Iu L.P.L., Fung N.S.K., Gangwani R.A., Chen L. and Wong Y.H.I., 22 year-old woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy treated with half dose Verteporfin and Ranibizumab, WOC Tokyo. 2014.


Researcher : LAI KW

List of Research Outputs

LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Animal Models of Diabetic Retinopathy: Summary and Comparison, Journal of Diabetes Research. 2013, 2013: 1-29.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Increased Hemorrhage and Mortality Rate After Transient Focal Ischemia in a Genetic Mouse Model of Type 1 Diabetes, Neuroscience 2013.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Increased hemorrhage and infarct contribute to earlier death and higher mortality in diabetic mice after transient focal ischemia, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Outstanding Poster Presentation, 18th Research Postgraduate Symposium. 2013.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Young Investigator Award (Poster Category), 9th International Symposium on Healthy Aging "Aging with Confidence". 2014.
Lo A.C.Y., LAI K.W. and Fu Z., Stem Cell Therapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity, Anatomy & Physiology. 2013, 03.


Researcher : Lai JSM

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:Ophthalmology
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:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:To introduce ExPRESS shunt in glaucoma filter surgery for the treatment of glaucoma at Queen Mary Hospital
Investigator(s):Lai JSM, Lee WYJ
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:09/2012


List of Research Outputs

Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Effects of collagen crosslinking on the physical properties of excised cattle conjunctiva, AEARU. 2014.
FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective effect of transcorneal electrostimulation in a gerbil model of acute intraocular hypertension injury , 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop . 2014.
Gangwani R.A., Lee W.Y.J. and Lai J.S.M., Detection of Glaucoma in subjects with systemic hypertension using optic disc images from retinopathy screening programme :Poster presentation , World Glaucoma Congress’; July 2013 ; Vancouver.. 2013.
Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lam C.L.K., Wong D.S.H. and Lai J.S.M., Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and sight threatening diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong. Are we more or less at risk? , Hospital Authority Convention 2014. ( Hong Kong) . 2014.
Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lam C.L.K., Lai J.S.M. and Wong D.S.H., Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and sight threatening diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong. Are we more or less at risk?’ , Hospital Authority Convention 2014, Hong Kong . 2014.
Lee W.Y.J., Chan J.C.H., Chang R.T., Singh K., Liu C.C.L., Gangwani R.A., Wong M.O.M. and Lai J.S.M., Corneal changes after a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma, Eye. 2013, 28: 47-52.
Lee W.Y.J., Gangwani R.A., Lai J.S.M. and Chan J.C.H., Prospective study on the efficacy of treating normal tension glaucoma with a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty.- as a co-author - Poster presentation , World Glaucoma Congress’; July 2013 ; . 2013.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Achieving Sustained Ocular Hypertension in Rats using a Modified Technique Microbead Occlusion , Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong College of Ophthalmologists 2013.
Wong M.O.M., Lee W.Y.J., Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H. and Lai J.S.M., Meta-analysis on the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in open-angle glaucoma, European Glaucoma Society Congress. 2014.


Researcher : Lai WKW

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:LKS 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:Ophthalmology
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:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2010


List of Research Outputs

Gangwani R.A., Lai W.K.W., Sum R.W.M., McGhee S., Chan W.S.C., Hedley A.J. and Wong D.S.H., The incidental findings of age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening. , Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014, 252: 723-729.


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:LKS 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:Ophthalmology
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:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2010


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Lau CML

List of Research Outputs

Chau Y., Yu Y., Lau C.M.L. and Lo A.C.Y., In vivo evaluation of hyaluronic acid based in situ hydrogel for prolonged release of Avastin by intravitreal injection, ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting. 2014.
Lo A.C.Y., Lau C.M.L., Wong Y.H.I. and Chong V., A histological comparison of micropulse and standard laser treatment in threshold and sub-threshold modes, ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting. 2014.


Researcher : Lee CD

List of Research Outputs

Lee T.M.C., Wong M.L., Lau B.W.M., Lee C.D., Yau S.Y. and So K.F., Aerobic Exercise Interacts with Neurotrophic Factors to Predict Congnitive Functioning in Adolescents. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2014, 39: 214-224.


Researcher : Lee JWY

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


Project Title:The introduction of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery for public patients and skill transfer to non-glaucoma and junior eye doctors
Investigator(s):Lee WYJ, Lai JSM, Chan JCH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:03/2014


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Lee WYJ

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


Project Title:The introduction of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery for public patients and skill transfer to non-glaucoma and junior eye doctors
Investigator(s):Lee WYJ, Lai JSM, Chan JCH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:03/2014


List of Research Outputs

Gangwani R.A., Lee W.Y.J. and Lai J.S.M., Detection of Glaucoma in subjects with systemic hypertension using optic disc images from retinopathy screening programme :Poster presentation , World Glaucoma Congress’; July 2013 ; Vancouver.. 2013.
Lee W.Y.J., Chan J.C.H., Chang R.T., Singh K., Liu C.C.L., Gangwani R.A., Wong M.O.M. and Lai J.S.M., Corneal changes after a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma, Eye. 2013, 28: 47-52.
Lee W.Y.J., Gangwani R.A., Lai J.S.M. and Chan J.C.H., Prospective study on the efficacy of treating normal tension glaucoma with a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty.- as a co-author - Poster presentation , World Glaucoma Congress’; July 2013 ; . 2013.
Wong M.O.M., Lee W.Y.J., Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H. and Lai J.S.M., Meta-analysis on the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in open-angle glaucoma, European Glaucoma Society Congress. 2014.


Researcher : Leung MC

List of Research Outputs

Chiu K., Li J., Leung M.C., Chang R.C.C. and So K.F., Delayed trans-scleral electrical stimulation enhanced the survival of retinal ganglion cells after optic nerve axotomy, The 5th AEARU - Interdisciplinary medical and engineering symposium on the eye: tissue properties, pathology, treatments and devices. 2014.


Researcher : Li KKW

List of Research Outputs

Chan O.C.C., Chan C.W., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., Ultralow Fluence Laser Iridotomy with Pattern Scan Laser – An Efficacy and Safety Study, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.
Shum J.W.H., Cheung J.J.C. and Li K.K.W., Optimal Timing For Postoperative Review Following Uneventful Phacoemulsification: A Prospective Crossover Study, World Ophthalmology Congress 2014.
Tong M.K., Fan M.C.Y., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., The use of topical 2% Lidocaine Gel in Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) with Pattern Scan Laser: a Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.


Researcher : Li Q

List of Research Outputs

Lee J.A.C.K., Zee B.E.N.N.Y. and Li Q., Detection of Neovascularization Based on Fractal and Texture Analysis with Interaction Effects in Diabetic Retinopathy, Plos One . 2013, 8: 1-9.
Li Q. and Wong Y.H.I., Bilateral Retinal Vasculitis, Grand Rounds Ophthalmol . 2014, 1: 72-73.
Yeung I.Y.L., Li Q., Iu L.P.L., Fung N.S.K., Gangwani R.A., Chen L. and Wong Y.H.I., 22 year-old woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy treated with half dose Verteporfin and Ranibizumab, WOC Tokyo. 2014.


Researcher : Li SY

List of Research Outputs

Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein as a neuroprotectant in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Macular Carotenoids 2013.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F., Chan H.H. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein preserved retinal function and minimized inflammatory response in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Neuroscience 2012, The 42nd Annual Meeting, Society for Neuroscience. 2013.
Tsui Y.P., Li S.Y., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Towards remyelination therapy: derivation of oligodendrocyte precursors from adult bone marrow stromal cells, The 11th European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease (GLIA 2013). 2013.


Researcher : Lian Q

Project Title:The Roles and Mechanisms of human mesenchymal stem cell-mediated cardial protection against anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy
Investigator(s):Lian Q
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


Project Title:Platform of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration and Industrial Application
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Tse HF, Poon MW
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Platform of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration and Industrial Application
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Tse HF, Poon MW
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:Generation, Purification and Transplantation of human Pluripotent Stem Cell -derived Cone and Rod Photoreceptor Cells for Retinal Degenerative Disease
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Wong DSH
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:International Society for Stem Cell Research 11th Annual Meeting; ACTIVATION OF NRG1/ERBB4 SIGNALING PATHYWAY IN MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS ENHANCES CELL SURVIAL AND PARACRINE POTENTIALS AGAINST MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Investigator(s):Lian Q
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Platform of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration and Industrial Application
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Tse HF, Poon MW
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:07/2013


Project Title:Functional roles of human ESC/iPSC-derived mesenchymal stem cell-deposited matrixes for improving survive and functions of retinal pigment epithelial cell (RPE)
Investigator(s):Lian Q
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Ding Y. and Lian Q., Part II cell therapy for cardiac regeneration and repair :optimal cells for cardiac repair and regeneration , In: Ren-ke Li and Richard D . Weisel, Cardiac regeneration and repair. woodhead publishing, 2014, 1: 63-97.
LI X., ZHANG Y., LIANG Y., Yeung S.C., Ip M.S.M., Tse H.F., Lian Q. and Mak J.C.W., Mitochondrial transfer of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells to airway epithelial cells attenuates cigarette smoke-induced damage, American Thoracic Society International Conference 2014, Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2014, 189: A5295.
LIANG Y., LI X., ZHANG Y., Ip M.S.M., Tse H.F., Lian Q. and Mak J.C.W., Attenuation of cigarette smoke-induced cardiac dysfunction and inflammation by mesenchymal stem cells in rat, American Thoracic Society International Conference 2014, Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2014, 189: A6550.
Lian Q., Generation of induced Pluripotent stem cells from conjunctiva, Hong Kong University and University of Liverpool Symposia 8th to 11th April 2014,Hong Kong. 2014.
ZHANG J., Ho J.C.Y., Chan Y.C., Lian Q., Siu D.C.W. and Tse H.F., Overexpression of myocardin induces partial transdifferentiation of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells into cardiomyocytes, Physiological Reports. 2014, 2: n/a-n/a.


Researcher : Lo ACY

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:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Macular Carotenoid Conference 2013; Lutein as a neuroprotectant in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury
Investigator(s):Lo ACY
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2013
Completion Date:07/2013


Project Title:Cell-based intraocular delivery of glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) by collagen-alginate composite gel as a therapy for retinal degenerative diseases
Investigator(s):Lo ACY, Yao KM, Chan BP, Wong DSH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Effect of angiotensin II receptor blockade on the development of diabetic retinopathy in a murine diabetic model
Investigator(s):Lo ACY, Wong YHI
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chau Y., Yu Y., Lau C.M.L. and Lo A.C.Y., In vivo evaluation of hyaluronic acid based in situ hydrogel for prolonged release of Avastin by intravitreal injection, ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting. 2014.
FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective effect of transcorneal electrostimulation in a gerbil model of acute intraocular hypertension injury , 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop . 2014.
Fung K.C.F. and Lo A.C.Y., Lutein enhances Müller cell survival after cobalt chloride-induced hypoxia, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Animal Models of Diabetic Retinopathy: Summary and Comparison, Journal of Diabetes Research. 2013, 2013: 1-29.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Increased Hemorrhage and Mortality Rate After Transient Focal Ischemia in a Genetic Mouse Model of Type 1 Diabetes, Neuroscience 2013.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Increased hemorrhage and infarct contribute to earlier death and higher mortality in diabetic mice after transient focal ischemia, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Outstanding Poster Presentation, 18th Research Postgraduate Symposium. 2013.
LAI K.W. and Lo A.C.Y., Young Investigator Award (Poster Category), 9th International Symposium on Healthy Aging "Aging with Confidence". 2014.
Lo A.C.Y., A collagen-alginate-based intraocular delivery system of glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) for treatment of retinal degenerative diseases, School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2013.
Lo A.C.Y., Lau C.M.L., Wong Y.H.I. and Chong V., A histological comparison of micropulse and standard laser treatment in threshold and sub-threshold modes, ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting. 2014.
Lo A.C.Y., Fu Z. and Chung S.K., Aldose reductase deficiency protects retinal neurons against oxygen-induced retinopathy, Neuroscience 2013.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein as a neuroprotectant in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Macular Carotenoids 2013.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F., Chan H.H. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein preserved retinal function and minimized inflammatory response in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Neuroscience 2012, The 42nd Annual Meeting, Society for Neuroscience. 2013.
Lo A.C.Y. and Fu Z., Protection of retinal neurons by aldose reductase deficiency in retinopathy, BIT Life Sciences’ 5th Annual World Congress of NeuroTalk (NeuroTalk- 2014). 2014.
Lo A.C.Y., LAI K.W. and Fu Z., Stem Cell Therapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity, Anatomy & Physiology. 2013, 03.
Nian S., Fu Z., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Aldose reductase deficiency protects neuroretinal morphology and function in mouse model of oxygen induced retinopathy, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Achieving Sustained Ocular Hypertension in Rats using a Modified Technique Microbead Occlusion , Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong College of Ophthalmologists 2013.
Tsui Y.P., Li R.S., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Derivation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells from bone marrow stromal cells for remyelination therapy, Proc. 37th Int’l Congress of International Union of Physiological Sciences PCB116. 2013.
Tsui Y.P., Li R., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Towards remyelination therapy: Derivation of oligodendrocyte precursors from adult bone marrow stromal cells. (T09-11B) , Glia 61 (Suppl): S151. 2013.
Tsui Y.P., Li S.Y., Lo A.C.Y., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Towards remyelination therapy: derivation of oligodendrocyte precursors from adult bone marrow stromal cells, The 11th European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease (GLIA 2013). 2013.
WONG S.Y., Chan B.P. and Lo A.C.Y., Carriers in Cell-Based Therapies for Neurological Disorders, International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2014, 15: 10669-10723.
WONG S.Y., Yao K.M., Chan B.P. and Lo A.C.Y., Hydrogel-based Cell Encapsulating Gel for Sustained Intraocular Drug Delivery, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.
Williams R.L., Kearns V.R., Lo A.C.Y., Day M., Garvey M.J., Krishna Y., Ma D., Stappler T. and Wong D.S.H., Novel Heavy Tamponade for Vitreoretinal Surgery, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2013, 54: 7284-7292.
ZHENG F., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., The Role of Alpha-enolase (ENO1) in The Development of Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV), Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.


Researcher : Ma D

List of Research Outputs

Williams R.L., Kearns V.R., Lo A.C.Y., Day M., Garvey M.J., Krishna Y., Ma D., Stappler T. and Wong D.S.H., Novel Heavy Tamponade for Vitreoretinal Surgery, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2013, 54: 7284-7292.


Researcher : Marcet MM

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


List of Research Outputs

Burkat C.N., Lucarelli M.J., Kahana A., Kikkawa D.O., Marcet M.M., Rose J.G., Thakker M.M. and Wladis E.J., Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results, 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013.
Dreixler J.C., Poston J.N., Balyasnikova I., Shaikh A.R., Tupper K.Y., Conway S., Boddapati V., Marcet M.M., Lesniak M.S. and Roth S., Delayed administration of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium significantly improves outcome after retinal ischemia in rats, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2014, 55(6): 3785-96.
Fung N.S.K. and Marcet M.M., Clamp-Assisted Retractor Advancement for Lower Eyelid Involutional Entropion, 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. San Francisco, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013, 2013.
Gandhi P.D., Chavez M.R., Kirzhner M., Lelli G.J., Marcet M.M., Moscato E.E., Munro A., Patel S.M., Shriver E.M. and Thakker M.M., Enucleation and Evisceration: Theory and Practice, Instruction and Skills Transfer Course, 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013.
Ip J.K.J., Marcet M.M., Yan K.W., Lam W.W.M. and Chau M.T., Congenital Fibrosis of the Extraocular Muscles: a Rare Entity, Hong Kong Journal of Radiology. 2013, 16: 236-240.
Marcet M.M., Kuk A.K. and Phelps P.O., Evidence-based review of surgical practices in endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy for primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction and other new indications, Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2014, 25(5): 443-8.
Marcet M.M., External Examiner: Treatment And Management Of Ocular Disease Viva, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Optometry. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2014, Invited External Examiner.
Marcet M.M., Eyelid and Canalicular Trauma: Lacs, Jacks, and Sacs, World Ophthalmology Congress, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan, World Ophthalmology Congress, 2014.
Marcet M.M., Posterior Approach Blepharoptosis Repair, World Ophthalmology Congress, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan, World Ophthalmology Congress, 2014.
Marcet M.M., Section Editor, Oculoplastics/Orbit, American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeWiki. American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013.
Marcet M.M., Symposium Co-Chairman, New Surgical Approaches in Ophthalmology, World Ophthalmology Congress, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan, World Ophthalmology Congress, 2014.
Marcet M.M., Symposium Co-Chairman, Trauma of the Ocular Adnexae, World Ophthalmology Congress, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo, Japan, World Ophthalmology Congress, 2014.


Researcher : Ng LK

Project Title:Real time intraocular pressure measurement during phacoemulsification with a MEMS (Microelectromechanical systems) -based fiber optic pressure sensor.
Investigator(s):Ng LK, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014




Researcher : Nian S

List of Research Outputs

Nian S., Fu Z., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Aldose reductase deficiency protects neuroretinal morphology and function in mouse model of oxygen induced retinopathy, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.


Researcher : Poon MW

Project Title:NUCKS Modulation of Corneal Wound Healing in Alkali Burn Corneal Model
Investigator(s):Poon MW, Lian Q
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Platt M.P., Adler W.T., MEhlhorn A.J., Johnson G.C., Wright K.A., Choi R.T., Tsang W.H., Poon M.W., Yeung S.Y., Waye M.M.Y., Galaburda A.M. and Rosen G.D., Embryonic Disruption Of The Candidate Dyslexia Susceptibility Gene Homolog Kiaa0319-like Results In Neuronal Migration Disorders., Neuroscience. 2013, 248C: 585-593.


Researcher : Shih KC

Project Title:The effect of intraocular pressure fluctuation on retinal ganglion cell damage in an experimental model of glaucoma
Investigator(s):Shih KC, Lo ACY, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2011
Completion Date:11/2013


Project Title:26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons; Introduction of Intracameral Cefuroxime at a Single High-Volume Cataract Surgery Centre: The Grantham Hospital Hong Kong Experience
Investigator(s):Shih KC
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2013
Completion Date:07/2013


List of Research Outputs

FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective effect of transcorneal electrostimulation in a gerbil model of acute intraocular hypertension injury , 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop . 2014.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Achieving Sustained Ocular Hypertension in Rats using a Modified Technique Microbead Occlusion , Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong College of Ophthalmologists 2013.
Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Yuen L.H., Early Amniotic Membrane Transplantation (AMT) in the Management of a Paediatric Patient with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop. 2014.
Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K. and Wong D.S.H., Introduction of Intracameral Cefuroxime at a Single High-Volume Cataract Surgery Centre – The Grantham Hospital Hong Kong Experience , 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Association of Cataract and Refraction Surgeons . 2013.
Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K. and Wong D.S.H., Prospective audit finds no infections in 11,500+ cases over three years, Eurotimes. 2013.
Shih K.C., Sharr W.W. and Tang R.K.T., Right Spontaneous Retrobulbar Hemorrhage After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis, World Ophthalmology Congress 2014.


Researcher : Shum JWH

List of Research Outputs

Shum J.W.H., Cheung J.J.C. and Li K.K.W., Optimal Timing For Postoperative Review Following Uneventful Phacoemulsification: A Prospective Crossover Study, World Ophthalmology Congress 2014.
Shum J.W.H. and Leung D.Y.L., Surgical Decisions in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma with Low or Normal Tension, In: Tanuj Dada Mark Sherwood Kuldev Singh Tarek Shaarawy , Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2013, September-December 2013: 121-127.


Researcher : So KF

Project Title:Study of gliogenesis and neurochemistry underlying psychomotor retardation induced by chronic stress and the therapeutic approach of motor training in reversing the adverse effects
Investigator(s):So KF
Department:Anatomy
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013
Completion Date:05/2015


Project Title:Minimizing neuropsychiatric side-effects of glucocorticoid therapy by antipsychotics and Chinese medicine
Investigator(s):So KF, Lee TMC, Chang RCC, Ching YP
Department:Anatomy
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chiu K., Li J., Leung M.C., Chang R.C.C. and So K.F., Delayed trans-scleral electrical stimulation enhanced the survival of retinal ganglion cells after optic nerve axotomy, The 5th AEARU - Interdisciplinary medical and engineering symposium on the eye: tissue properties, pathology, treatments and devices. 2014.
Chiu K., Lok C.K.M., So K.F. and Chang R.C.C., Potential significance of chrysin as a neuroprotective agent to retinal ganglion cells in a rat model of glaucoma, The 6th Chinese Congress of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. 2014.
LIN K., Xu G., Lu W., Ouyang H., Dang Y., So K.F. and Lee T.M.C., Neuropsychological performance in patients with soft bipolar spectrum during a major depressive episode., The 16th Annual Conference of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). . 2014.
Lee T.M.C., Wong M.L., Lau B.W.M., Lee C.D., Yau S.Y. and So K.F., Aerobic Exercise Interacts with Neurotrophic Factors to Predict Congnitive Functioning in Adolescents. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2014, 39: 214-224.
Li H., Liang Y., Chiu K., Yuan Q., Lin B., Chang R.C.C. and So K.F., Lycium Barbarum (wolfberry) reduces secondary degeneration and oxidative stress, and inhibits JNK pathway in retina after partial optic nerve transection, PLoS. 2013, 8 issue 7 e68881: 1-13.
PENG B., Xiao J., WANG K., So K.F., Tipoe G.L. and Lin B., Suppression of Microglial Activation Is Neuroprotective in a Mouse Model of Human Retinitis Pigmentosa. The Journal of Neuroscience, 2014, 34: 8139-8150.
So K.F., Ruan L., Lau B.W.M., Wang J., Huang L., ZhuGe Q., Wang B. and Jin K., Neurogenesis in neurological and psychiatric diseases and brain injury: From bench to bedside, Progress in Neurobiology. Elsevier Ltd., 2013, 115: 116-137.
So K.F., 枸杞子與健康, 育醫造才:探索醫學世界 第三冊, 香港大學李嘉誠醫學院, 2014, 3: 76-78.
Xiao J., Zhu Y.I.N.G.H.U.I., Liu Y.I.N.G.X.I.A., Tipoe G.L., Xing F.E.I.Y.U.E. and So K.F., Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharide Attenuates Alcoholic Cellular Injury Through TXNIP=NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2014, 69: 73-78.
Yau S.Y., LI A., Zhang E., Christie B.R., Xu A., Lee T.M.C. and So K.F., Sustained Running in Rats Adminstered Corticosterone Prevents the Development of Depressive Behaviors and Enhances Hoppocampal Neurogenesis and Synaptic Plasticity Without Increasing Neurotrophic Factor Levels. Cell Transplantation, 2014, 23: 481-492.
Zhang E., Shen J. and So K.F., Chinese traditional medicine and adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus. , Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine . 2014, 4: 77-81.


Researcher : Sum RWM

List of Research Outputs

Gangwani R.A., Lai W.K.W., Sum R.W.M., McGhee S., Chan W.S.C., Hedley A.J. and Wong D.S.H., The incidental findings of age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening. , Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014, 252: 723-729.


Researcher : Tang RKT

List of Research Outputs

Shih K.C., Sharr W.W. and Tang R.K.T., Right Spontaneous Retrobulbar Hemorrhage After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis, World Ophthalmology Congress 2014.


Researcher : Tong MK

List of Research Outputs

Tong M.K., Fan M.C.Y., Choy N.K.B. and Li K.K.W., The use of topical 2% Lidocaine Gel in Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) with Pattern Scan Laser: a Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2013.


Researcher : WONG SY

List of Research Outputs

WONG S.Y., Chan B.P. and Lo A.C.Y., Carriers in Cell-Based Therapies for Neurological Disorders, International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2014, 15: 10669-10723.
WONG S.Y., Yao K.M., Chan B.P. and Lo A.C.Y., Hydrogel-based Cell Encapsulating Gel for Sustained Intraocular Drug Delivery, Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.


Researcher : Wong DSH

Project Title:Inhibition of provisional matrix synthesis in proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) prevention
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, Lo ACY
Department:LKS 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:LKS 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:LKS 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:LKS 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:Ophthalmology
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:Ophthalmology
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:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012


Project Title:To develop a new surgical strategy for removing emulsified droplets in the eye and thereby reducing the complications associated with silicone tamponade.
Investigator(s):Wong DSH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013
Completion Date:06/2014


Project Title:Randomised double-masked controlled trial of Lutein as an adjunct to surgery to improve the visual outcome of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, McGhee S, Lo ACY, Wong YHI
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2013
Completion Date:08/2014


Project Title:Neuroscience
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, Lee TMC
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Strategic Research Theme
Start Date:11/2013


Project Title:Diabetic retinopathy screening for specialist care
Investigator(s):Wong DSH, McGhee S, Gangwani RA
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

CHUI S.L.C., Man K.C.K., Cheng C.L., Chan E.W., LAU C.Y., Cheng V.C.C., Wong D.S.H., Yan-Kao Y.E. and Wong I.C.K., An investigation of the association between retinal detachment and oral fluoroquinolones: a self-controlled case series study. , J Antimicrobial chemotherapy.. 2014.
Chui S.L.C., Man K.C.K., Cheng C.L., Chan E.W., Lau C.Y., Cheng V.C.C., Wong D.S.H., Yang-Kao Y.H. and Wong I.C.K., An investigation of the association between retinal detachment and oral fluoroquinolones: A self-controlled case series study, Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal: 8th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology, October 25 - 27, 2013, Hong Kong . 2013, 20(3): 151.
Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lam C.L.K., Wong D.S.H. and Lai J.S.M., Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and sight threatening diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong. Are we more or less at risk? , Hospital Authority Convention 2014. ( Hong Kong) . 2014.
Gangwani R.A., McGhee S. and Wong D.S.H., Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy determined by a systematic screening programme in Hong Kong. , HBHA 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Gangwani R.A., Lai W.K.W., Sum R.W.M., McGhee S., Chan W.S.C., Hedley A.J. and Wong D.S.H., The incidental findings of age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening. , Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014, 252: 723-729.
LIAN J., Wong D.S.H., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H. and McGhee S., Cost-effectiveness of standard vs. a navigated intervention on colorectal cancer screening use in primary care (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 9th World Congress on Health Economics, 7-10 July 2013, Sydney, Australia. Sydney, Int'l Health Economics Association, 2013.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein as a neuroprotectant in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Macular Carotenoids 2013.
Lo A.C.Y., Li S.Y., Fung K.C.F., Chan H.H. and Wong D.S.H., Lutein preserved retinal function and minimized inflammatory response in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, Neuroscience 2012, The 42nd Annual Meeting, Society for Neuroscience. 2013.
Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K. and Wong D.S.H., Introduction of Intracameral Cefuroxime at a Single High-Volume Cataract Surgery Centre – The Grantham Hospital Hong Kong Experience , 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Association of Cataract and Refraction Surgeons . 2013.
Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K. and Wong D.S.H., Prospective audit finds no infections in 11,500+ cases over three years, Eurotimes. 2013.
Williams R.L., Kearns V.R., Lo A.C.Y., Day M., Garvey M.J., Krishna Y., Ma D., Stappler T. and Wong D.S.H., Novel Heavy Tamponade for Vitreoretinal Surgery, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2013, 54: 7284-7292.


Researcher : Wong MOM

List of Research Outputs

Lee W.Y.J., Chan J.C.H., Chang R.T., Singh K., Liu C.C.L., Gangwani R.A., Wong M.O.M. and Lai J.S.M., Corneal changes after a single session of selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma, Eye. 2013, 28: 47-52.


Researcher : Wong YHI

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


Project Title:Asia-ARVO; Choroidal imaging: exploring the depth
Investigator(s):Wong YHI
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2013
Completion Date:10/2013


Project Title:To Introduce Ranibizumab (Lucentis) for the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion to Queen Mary Hospital
Investigator(s):Wong YHI, Wong DSH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:To improve the current screening programme for diabetic macular oedema
Investigator(s):Wong YHI, McGhee S, Gangwani RA, Wong DSH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:02/2014


List of Research Outputs

Cheung C.Y., Wong Y.H.I., Yan K.W. and Kwong Y.L., Cytomegalovirus oral lesions: harbinger of retinitis in the absence of viraemia, Ann Hematol. 2014.
Cheung N.D., Wong Y.H.I. and Wong T.Y., Ocular anti-VEGF therapy for diabetic retinopathy: overview of clinical efficacy and evolving applications, Diabetes Care. 2014, 37(4): 900-5.
Chhablani J., Wong Y.H.I. and Kozak I., Choroidal imaging: A review, Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2014, 28(2): 123-8.
Li Q. and Wong Y.H.I., Bilateral Retinal Vasculitis, Grand Rounds Ophthalmol . 2014, 1: 72-73.
Lo A.C.Y., Lau C.M.L., Wong Y.H.I. and Chong V., A histological comparison of micropulse and standard laser treatment in threshold and sub-threshold modes, ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting. 2014.
Wong Y.H.I., A novel parameter to measure on OCT for patients with DME, EURETINA 2013 Hamburg. 2013.
Wong Y.H.I., AMD awareness day experience sharing session, AMD awareness day. 2013.
Wong Y.H.I., Fung N.S.K., Yeung I.Y.L. and Zhao P.S., PCV – All you need to know! – an Instruction Course, World Ophthalmic Congress 2014 Tokyo. 2014.
Wong Y.H.I., The use of ranibizumab followed by dexamethasone implant in the treatment of macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion , Asia-Pacific Vitreo Retinal Society Meeting 2013.
Yeung I.Y.L., Li Q., Iu L.P.L., Fung N.S.K., Gangwani R.A., Chen L. and Wong Y.H.I., 22 year-old woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy treated with half dose Verteporfin and Ranibizumab, WOC Tokyo. 2014.
ZHENG F., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., The Role of Alpha-enolase (ENO1) in The Development of Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV), Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.


Researcher : Yap MKH

List of Research Outputs

LIAN J., Wong D.S.H., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K.H. and McGhee S., Cost-effectiveness of standard vs. a navigated intervention on colorectal cancer screening use in primary care (abstract and powerpoint presentation), 9th World Congress on Health Economics, 7-10 July 2013, Sydney, Australia. Sydney, Int'l Health Economics Association, 2013.


Researcher : Yeung IYL

List of Research Outputs

Wong Y.H.I., Fung N.S.K., Yeung I.Y.L. and Zhao P.S., PCV – All you need to know! – an Instruction Course, World Ophthalmic Congress 2014 Tokyo. 2014.
Yeung I.Y.L., Li Q., Iu L.P.L., Fung N.S.K., Gangwani R.A., Chen L. and Wong Y.H.I., 22 year-old woman with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy treated with half dose Verteporfin and Ranibizumab, WOC Tokyo. 2014.


Researcher : Yim SM

List of Research Outputs

Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Yuen L.H., Early Amniotic Membrane Transplantation (AMT) in the Management of a Paediatric Patient with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop. 2014.


Researcher : Yu CS

Project Title:Fat tissue engineering for facial recontouring
Investigator(s):Yu CS, Wong DSH, Lo ACY, Chan BP
Department:Ophthalmology
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:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:02/2010




Researcher : Yuen LH

List of Research Outputs

Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Yuen L.H., Early Amniotic Membrane Transplantation (AMT) in the Management of a Paediatric Patient with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, 5th Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Advanced Materials Workshop. 2014.


Researcher : ZHENG F

List of Research Outputs

ZHENG F., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., The Role of Alpha-enolase (ENO1) in The Development of Choroidal Neovascularization (CNV), Ninth International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Aging with Confidence”. 2014.


Researcher : Zhao PS

List of Research Outputs

Wong Y.H.I., Fung N.S.K., Yeung I.Y.L. and Zhao P.S., PCV – All you need to know! – an Instruction Course, World Ophthalmic Congress 2014 Tokyo. 2014.


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