DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY



Researcher : CHEN L

List of Research Outputs

GAO F., Chiu S.M., Motan D.A.L., ZHANG Z., CHEN L., Ji H.O.N.G.-.L.I.N., Tse H.F., Fu Q.I.N.F.-.L.I.N.G. and Lian Q., Mesenchymal stem cells and immunomodulation: current status and future prospects, Cell Death and Disease. 2016, 7: e2062.


Researcher : Chan CKW

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-Effectiveness of Screening for Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration during Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Ophthalmology. 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-effectiveness of screening for intermediate age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening, OPHTHALMOLOGY. American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Lian J., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K. and Wong D.S.H., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Hong Kong: prevalence of DR and visual impairment among diabetic population, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, bjophthalmol-2015-307382.
Lian J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K. and Wong D.S.H., The impact of a co-payment on the cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy, Journal of Public Health. 2015.


Researcher : Chan JCH

Project Title:The feasibility of screening for diabetic retinopathy in private practice Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan JCH, McGhee S
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:08/2015


Project Title:Trabeculectomy with EX-PRESS and ologen implants and Mitomycin-C in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension – A Pilot Study
Investigator(s):Chan JCH, Shum JWH, Choy NKB, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A case of glaucoma drainage device tube retraction and blockage in a patient with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Choy N.K.B., ZHU M., Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Chan J.C.H., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Collagen crosslinking in the management of leaking cystic blebs: a prospective study, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Chien C.P.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Chan J.C.H., Glaucoma Drainage Device Tube Retraction and Blockage in a Patient with Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome Treated With Nd:YAG Membranectomy, Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, 06: 489.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Recurrent acute angle-closure attack due to plateau iris syndrome after cataract extraction with or without argon laser peripheral iridoplasty: a case report, BMC Ophthalmology. 2016, 16.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Recurrent acute angle-closure attack due to plateau iris syndrome after cataract extraction with or without argon laser peripheral iridoplasty, European Glaucoma Society Congress 2016.
Khor C.C., Do T., Jia H., Nakano M., George R., Abu-Amero K., Duvesh R., Chen L.J., Li Z.H.E.N.G., Nongpiur M.E., Perera S.A., Qiao C., Wong H.T., Sakai H., de Meio M.B., Lee M.C., Chan A.S., Azhany Y., Dao T.L.H., Ikedo Y., Perez-Grossmann R.A., Zarnowski T., Day A.C., Jonas J.B., Tam P.O.S., Tran T.A., Ayub H., Akhtar F., Micheal S., Chew P.T.K., Aljasim L.A., Dada T., Luu T.T., Awadalia M.S., Kitnarong N., Wanichwecharungruang B., Aung Y.Y., Mohamed-Noor J., Vijayan S., Sarangapani S., Husain R., Jap A., Baskaran M., Goh D., Su D.H., Wang H., Yong V.K., Yip L.W., Trinh T.B., Makornwattana M., Nguyen T.T., Leuenberger E.U., Park K.H., Wiyogo W.A., Kumar R.S., Tello C., Kurimoto Y., Thapa S.S., Pathanapitoon K., Salmon J.F., Sohn Y.H., Fea A., Ozaki M., Lai J.S.M., Tantisevi V., Khaing C.C., Mizoguchi T., Nakano S., Kim C.Y., Tang G., Fan S., Wu R., Meng H., Nguyen T.T.G., Tran T.D., Ueno M., Martinez J.M., Ramli N., Aung Y.M., Reyes R.D., Vernon S.A., Fang S.K., Xie Z., Chen X.Y., Foo J.N., Sim K.S., Wong T.T., Quek D.T., Venkatesh R., Kavitha S., Krishnadas S.R., Soumittra N., Shantha B., Lim B.A., Ogie J., de Vasconcellos J.P.C., Costa V.P., Abe R.Y., de Souza B.B., Sng C.C., Al-Shahwan S., Craven E.R., Khan M.I., Dada R., Mohanty K., Faiq M.A., Hewitt A.W., Burdon K.P., Gan E.H., Prutthipongsit A., Patthanathamrongkasem T., Catacutan M.A.T., Felarca I.R., Liao C.S., Rusmayani E., Istiantoro V.W., Consolandi G., Pignata G., Lavia C., Rojanapongpun P., Mangkornkanokpong L., Chansangpetch S., Chan J.C.H., Choy N.K.B., Shum J.W.H., Than H.M., Oo K.H., Han A.T., Yong V.H., Ng X.Y., Goh S.R., Chong Y.F., Hibberd M.L., Seielstad M., Png E., Dunstan S.J., Chau N.V.V., Bei K., Zeng Y.X., Karkey, A., Basnyat B., Pasutto F., Paoli D., Frezzotti P., Wang J.J., Mitchell P., Fingert J.H., Allingham, R.R., Hauser M.A., Lim S.T., Chew S.H., Ebstein, R.P., Sakuntabhai A., Park K.H., Ahn J., Boland G., Snippe H., Stead R., Quino R., Zaw S.N., Lukasik U., Shetty R., Zahari M., Bae H.H., Oo N.L., Kubota T., Manassakorn A., Ho W.L., Dallorto L., Hwang Y.H., Kiire C.A., Kuroda M., Djamal Z.E., Peregrino J.I.M., Ghosh A., Jeoung J.W., Hoan T.S., Srisamran N., Sandragasu T., Set S.H., Doan V.H., Bhattacharya H.H., Ho C.L., Tan D.T., Sihota R., Loon S.C., Mori K., Kinoshita S., den Hollander A.I., Qamar R., Wang Y.X., Teo Y.Y., Tai E.S., Hartleben-Matkin C., Lozano-Giral D., Saw S.M., Cheng C.Y., Zenteno J.C., Pang C.P., Bui H.T.T., Hee O., Craig J.E., Edward D.P., Yonahara M., Neto J.M., Guevara-Fujita M.L., Xu L., Ritch R., Liza-Sharmini A.T., Wong T.Y., Al-Obeidan S., Do N.H., Sundaresan P., Tham C.T., Foster P.J., Vijaya L. and Tashiro K., Vithana E.N., Wang N., Aung T., Genome-wide association study identifies five new susceptibility loci for primary angle closure glaucoma, Nature Genetics. 2016.


Researcher : Chan KSK

List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.


Researcher : Chan TCY

List of Research Outputs

Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Cheng G.P.M., Wang Z., Ye C., Woo V.C.P., Tham C.C.Y. and Jhanji V., Vector analysis of astigmatic correction after small-incision lenticule extraction and femtosecond-assisted LASIK for low to moderate myopic astigmatism, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, bjophthalmol-2015-307238.
Jhanji V., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P., Ng L.K., Tham C., Wang Z., Woo V.C.P. and Ye C., Comparative Evaluation Of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction And Femtosecond Lasik For Correction Of Low To Moderate Astigmatism, World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2016.
Lam J.K.M., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Chow V.W.S., Wong V.W.Y. and Jhanji V., Outcomes of cataract operations in extreme high axial myopia, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2016.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Cheng C.K.A., Comparison of the Central and Peripheral Corneal Stromal Demarcation Line Depth in Conventional Versus Accelerated Collagen Cross-Linking, Cornea. 2015, 1.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Jhanji V., Ye C., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Comparison of the Early Clinical Outcomes between Combined Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction and Collagen Cross-Linking versus SMILE for Myopia, Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 2016: 1-7.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y. and Cheng C.K.A., Conventional versus accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus, Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y. and Cheng C.K.A., Conventional vs accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus, European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons (escrs). 2015.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Early Outcome of Combined Small-Incision Lenticular Extraction (SMILE) and Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (AAO 2015). 2015.
Shih K.C., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Lai J.S.M., Li W.W.T., Cheng C.K.A. and Fan D.S.P., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice, Eye & Contact Lens. 2015.
Wong L.M.R., Lok J.K., Iu L.P.L., Lee W.Y.J., Chan T.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Reticular drusen in a Chinese population, In: Wong IY, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 19: 16-20.


Researcher : Chen L

Project Title:Intravitreal Eylea vs. combination therapy for choroidal neovascularization secondary to causes other than age-related macular degeneration
Investigator(s):Chen L, Wong YHI, Yeung IYL, Li Q
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:09/2014
Completion Date:10/2015




Researcher : Cheng CKA

List of Research Outputs

Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Cheng C.K.A., Comparison of the Central and Peripheral Corneal Stromal Demarcation Line Depth in Conventional Versus Accelerated Collagen Cross-Linking, Cornea. 2015, 1.
Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Cheng C.K.A., Shetty R. and Chan C., Comprehensive Guide to Corneal Collagen Cross- Linking for Keratoconus, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y. and Cheng C.K.A., Conventional versus accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus, Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y. and Cheng C.K.A., Conventional vs accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus, European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons (escrs). 2015.
Shih K.C., Ng L.K., Cheng C.K.A., Chow V.W.S. and Marcet M.M., A Systematic Approach to Managing Ocular Complications of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., Cheng C.K.A., Li W.W.T., Lai J.S.M. and Fan D.S., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice: efficacy and safety during treatment and when tapering off medication, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Shih K.C., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Lai J.S.M., Li W.W.T., Cheng C.K.A. and Fan D.S.P., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice, Eye & Contact Lens. 2015.


Researcher : Chiu K

Project Title:Neuroprotective and axonal regenerative effect of trans-scleral electrical stimulation on optic nerve crush induced retinal ganglion cell degeneration
Investigator(s):Chiu K, Lai JSM, So KF, Lee WHV
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Investigating the neuroprotective effects of trans-scleral electrical stimulation in a laser induced chronic rat ocular hypertension model
Investigator(s):Chiu K, Lai JSM, So KF
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting; “Neuroprotective Effects of Papaverine on Retinal Ganglion Cells in Optic Nerve Transection Model”
Investigator(s):Chiu K
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheng G.P.M., Wang G.Q., Dang Y., Huang Q., Woo V.C.P. and Chiu K., In vitro evaluation of the material effect of intraocular lens on lens epithelial cell proliferation, migration and transformation, 31st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2016). 2016, EX1-011.
Chiu K., JIANG Z., Dang Y., Yu S. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective Effects of Papaverine on Retinal Ganglion Cells in Optic Nerve Transection Model, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting. 2016.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular Pressure Elevation in the Contralateral Untreated Eye Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Rabbit Eyes, Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, 06: 477.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular pressure elevation in the contralateral untreated eye following selective laser trabeculoplasty in rabbit eyes, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress 2016.
Huang Q., Cheng G.P.M., Chiu K. and Wang G.Q., Surface modification of intraocular lenses, Chinese Medical Journal. INDIA, Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications, 2016, 129: 206-214.
Huang Q., Chiu K., Dang Y., Cheng G.P.M., Woo V.C.P. and Wang G.Q., 三种不同材料人工晶状体的囊膜生物相容性比较, 中华实验眼科杂志, P.R. China, 2016, 34: 402-407.
Manthey A.L., Chang R.C.C., So K.F. and Chiu K., Understanding Alzheimer’s disease in Hong Kong: can regular retinal health checkups be used to diagnose, monitor and study disease pathogenesis?, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 20: 1-9.
Poon C.H., Ho Y.S., YOU R., Tse J., Chiu K. and Chang R.C.C., PKR deficiency alters E. coli-induced sickness behaviors but does not exacerbate neuroimmune responses or bacterial load., Journal of Neuroinflammation. 2015, 12: 1-19.
Poon D.C.H., Ho Y.S., Chiu K., Wong H.L. and Chang R.C.C., Sickness: From the focus on cytokines, prostaglandins, and complement factors to the perspectives of neurons, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. Elsevier, 2015, 30-45.
Yu S., Li J., Chiu K. and Tang X., In vivo real-time intraocular pressure measurement: Non-invasive tonometer vs. intra-vitreous pressure sensor, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting. 2016.


Researcher : Chow LWL

List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Chow L.W.L., Chow S.W.S., Wong L.M.R., Zhao P.S., Lee W.Y.J., Chan C.W., Li K.K.W. and Wong Y.H.I., The use of optical coherence tomography in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy – A Review, In: Prof Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.
Shih K.C., Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.


Researcher : Chow SWS

List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Chow S.W.S., Wong L.M.R., Zhao P.S., Lee W.Y.J., Chan C.W., Li K.K.W. and Wong Y.H.I., The use of optical coherence tomography in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy – A Review, In: Prof Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.
Chow S.W.S., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., An Atypical Triggering Factor of Myasthenia Gravis, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.


Researcher : Choy BNK

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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Randomized control trial on the effectiveness of collagen cross-linking on bullous keratopathy
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Randomized control trial on the effectiveness of collagen cross-linking on bullous keratopathy
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Dr. Timothy Kai-ching Liu Memorial Fund
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting; What You do From the Morning to Sleep that Affects your Eyes – Life Style in Relation to Glaucoma Management/How to Assess Glaucoma Progression? For Residents and General Ophthalmologists
Investigator(s):Choy NKB
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:The neuro-protective effects of physical exercise on retinal ganglion cells in a rat model of acute intraocular pressure elevation
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lo ACY, So KF, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Choy NKB

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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Randomized control trial on the effectiveness of collagen cross-linking on bullous keratopathy
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Randomized control trial on the effectiveness of collagen cross-linking on bullous keratopathy
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Dr. Timothy Kai-ching Liu Memorial Fund
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting; What You do From the Morning to Sleep that Affects your Eyes – Life Style in Relation to Glaucoma Management/How to Assess Glaucoma Progression? For Residents and General Ophthalmologists
Investigator(s):Choy NKB
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:The neuro-protective effects of physical exercise on retinal ganglion cells in a rat model of acute intraocular pressure elevation
Investigator(s):Choy NKB, Lo ACY, So KF, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chan J.Y.Y., Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K. and Shum J.W.H., Review on the Management of Primary Congenital Glaucoma, In: Shibal Bhartiya , Journal Of Current Glaucoma Practice. Jaypee Journals, 2015, 9: 92-99.
Chan M.H., Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Effects of collagen crosslinking on the biomechanical properties of excised cattle conjunctiva, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress 2016.
Chan M.H., Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Effects of collagen crosslinking on the biomechanical properties of excised cattle conjunctiva, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K., Shum J.W.H., Fan C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A Case Report: Anti-Psychotic Agents Related Ocular Toxicity, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95(15): e3360.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A case of glaucoma drainage device tube retraction and blockage in a patient with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Advancement in Visual Rehabilitation, 17th China Mobile Eye Treatment Centres Annual Seminar, Zhengzhou, China. 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., Clinical Characteristics of Optic Neuritis in Hong Kong Population: Ten-Year Review, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting 2015.
Choy N.K.B., ZHU M., Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Chan J.C.H., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Collagen crosslinking in the management of leaking cystic blebs: a prospective study, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Chien C.P.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Chan J.C.H., Glaucoma Drainage Device Tube Retraction and Blockage in a Patient with Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome Treated With Nd:YAG Membranectomy, Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, 06: 489.
Choy N.K.B. and Shum J.W.H., How to assess glaucoma progression? -- For residents and general ophthalmologist, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting 2016 . 2016.
Choy N.K.B., Ho W.L., Li W.Y., Chan C.H. and Lai J.S.M., IOP rise in the unoperated fellow eye following ExPRESS shunt and augmented trabeculectomy, XXXIII Congress of the ESCRS. 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular Pressure Elevation in the Contralateral Untreated Eye Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Rabbit Eyes, Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, 06: 477.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular pressure elevation in the contralateral untreated eye following selective laser trabeculoplasty in rabbit eyes, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress 2016.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Recurrent acute angle-closure attack due to plateau iris syndrome after cataract extraction with or without argon laser peripheral iridoplasty: a case report, BMC Ophthalmology. 2016, 16.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Recurrent acute angle-closure attack due to plateau iris syndrome after cataract extraction with or without argon laser peripheral iridoplasty, European Glaucoma Society Congress 2016.
Choy N.K.B. and ZHU M., Role of exercise and diet on neuroprotection, Jinan 2016 International Conference for Vision & Eye Research. 2016.
Choy N.K.B. and ZHU M., What you do from the morning to sleep affects your eyes – Life style in relation to glaucoma management, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting 2016. 2016.
Khor C.C., Do T., Jia H., Nakano M., George R., Abu-Amero K., Duvesh R., Chen L.J., Li Z.H.E.N.G., Nongpiur M.E., Perera S.A., Qiao C., Wong H.T., Sakai H., de Meio M.B., Lee M.C., Chan A.S., Azhany Y., Dao T.L.H., Ikedo Y., Perez-Grossmann R.A., Zarnowski T., Day A.C., Jonas J.B., Tam P.O.S., Tran T.A., Ayub H., Akhtar F., Micheal S., Chew P.T.K., Aljasim L.A., Dada T., Luu T.T., Awadalia M.S., Kitnarong N., Wanichwecharungruang B., Aung Y.Y., Mohamed-Noor J., Vijayan S., Sarangapani S., Husain R., Jap A., Baskaran M., Goh D., Su D.H., Wang H., Yong V.K., Yip L.W., Trinh T.B., Makornwattana M., Nguyen T.T., Leuenberger E.U., Park K.H., Wiyogo W.A., Kumar R.S., Tello C., Kurimoto Y., Thapa S.S., Pathanapitoon K., Salmon J.F., Sohn Y.H., Fea A., Ozaki M., Lai J.S.M., Tantisevi V., Khaing C.C., Mizoguchi T., Nakano S., Kim C.Y., Tang G., Fan S., Wu R., Meng H., Nguyen T.T.G., Tran T.D., Ueno M., Martinez J.M., Ramli N., Aung Y.M., Reyes R.D., Vernon S.A., Fang S.K., Xie Z., Chen X.Y., Foo J.N., Sim K.S., Wong T.T., Quek D.T., Venkatesh R., Kavitha S., Krishnadas S.R., Soumittra N., Shantha B., Lim B.A., Ogie J., de Vasconcellos J.P.C., Costa V.P., Abe R.Y., de Souza B.B., Sng C.C., Al-Shahwan S., Craven E.R., Khan M.I., Dada R., Mohanty K., Faiq M.A., Hewitt A.W., Burdon K.P., Gan E.H., Prutthipongsit A., Patthanathamrongkasem T., Catacutan M.A.T., Felarca I.R., Liao C.S., Rusmayani E., Istiantoro V.W., Consolandi G., Pignata G., Lavia C., Rojanapongpun P., Mangkornkanokpong L., Chansangpetch S., Chan J.C.H., Choy N.K.B., Shum J.W.H., Than H.M., Oo K.H., Han A.T., Yong V.H., Ng X.Y., Goh S.R., Chong Y.F., Hibberd M.L., Seielstad M., Png E., Dunstan S.J., Chau N.V.V., Bei K., Zeng Y.X., Karkey, A., Basnyat B., Pasutto F., Paoli D., Frezzotti P., Wang J.J., Mitchell P., Fingert J.H., Allingham, R.R., Hauser M.A., Lim S.T., Chew S.H., Ebstein, R.P., Sakuntabhai A., Park K.H., Ahn J., Boland G., Snippe H., Stead R., Quino R., Zaw S.N., Lukasik U., Shetty R., Zahari M., Bae H.H., Oo N.L., Kubota T., Manassakorn A., Ho W.L., Dallorto L., Hwang Y.H., Kiire C.A., Kuroda M., Djamal Z.E., Peregrino J.I.M., Ghosh A., Jeoung J.W., Hoan T.S., Srisamran N., Sandragasu T., Set S.H., Doan V.H., Bhattacharya H.H., Ho C.L., Tan D.T., Sihota R., Loon S.C., Mori K., Kinoshita S., den Hollander A.I., Qamar R., Wang Y.X., Teo Y.Y., Tai E.S., Hartleben-Matkin C., Lozano-Giral D., Saw S.M., Cheng C.Y., Zenteno J.C., Pang C.P., Bui H.T.T., Hee O., Craig J.E., Edward D.P., Yonahara M., Neto J.M., Guevara-Fujita M.L., Xu L., Ritch R., Liza-Sharmini A.T., Wong T.Y., Al-Obeidan S., Do N.H., Sundaresan P., Tham C.T., Foster P.J., Vijaya L. and Tashiro K., Vithana E.N., Wang N., Aung T., Genome-wide association study identifies five new susceptibility loci for primary angle closure glaucoma, Nature Genetics. 2016.
Lai J.S.M., Choy N.K.B. and Shum J.W.H., Management of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 5: 59-62.
ZHU M., Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Neuro-protective effect of physical exercise on retinal ganglion cells in acute intraocular pressure elevation models in rats, ARVO 2016.


Researcher : Chung SK

Project Title:Stem Cell Strategy for Nervous System Disorders
Investigator(s):Chung SK
Department:Anatomy
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:09/2012


Project Title:Molecular Basis for Diabetes-induced Painless and Painful Neuropathy, and Inability to Structurally and Functionally Recovery after Peripheral Nerve Injury
Investigator(s):Chung SK
Department:Anatomy
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2012
Completion Date:08/2015


Project Title:Aldose Reductase(AR) effect dopaminergic neuronal autophagy through microglia after acute inflammation in Parkinson’s disease
Investigator(s):Chung SK
Department:Anatomy
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:To determine the role of Exchange Proteins Directly Activated by cAMP (Epac) in the gut microbiota-mediated metabolic syndrome
Investigator(s):Chung SK
Department:Anatomy
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Molecular basis of beta3-adrenergic receptor agonists on anxiolytic-and anti-depressive action: cAMP/Epac2 as a potential signal to improve neuronal mitochondrial biogenesis and neurogenesis.
Investigator(s):Chung SK
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Yu J.L., Deng R., Chung S.K. and Chan G.C.F., Epac Activation Regulates Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Migration and Adhesion , Stem Cells. 2016.


Researcher : Dang Y

List of Research Outputs

Cheng G.P.M., Wang G.Q., Dang Y., Huang Q., Woo V.C.P. and Chiu K., In vitro evaluation of the material effect of intraocular lens on lens epithelial cell proliferation, migration and transformation, 31st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2016). 2016, EX1-011.
Chiu K., JIANG Z., Dang Y., Yu S. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective Effects of Papaverine on Retinal Ganglion Cells in Optic Nerve Transection Model, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting. 2016.
Huang Q., Chiu K., Dang Y., Cheng G.P.M., Woo V.C.P. and Wang G.Q., 三种不同材料人工晶状体的囊膜生物相容性比较, 中华实验眼科杂志, P.R. China, 2016, 34: 402-407.


Researcher : FU L

List of Research Outputs

FU L., Lo A.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Shih K.C., Comparison of electroretinographic responses between two different age groups of adult dark agouti rats , International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 8(5): 898-903.
FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotection of transcorneal electrical stimulation in an Acute Intraocular Hypertension induced Early Glaucomatous Model in Gerbils, The International Congress of Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Glaucoma (ICATTG) 2015.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Dr. Timothy Kai Ching Liu Memorial Fund Award: Certificate of Best Oral Presentation, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015. 2015.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Trans-corneal electrical stimulation(TcES) rescues retinal ganglion cells after acute ocular hypertensive injury, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.


Researcher : Fan CY

List of Research Outputs

Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K., Shum J.W.H., Fan C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A Case Report: Anti-Psychotic Agents Related Ocular Toxicity, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95(15): e3360.
Iu L.P.L., Fan C.Y., Lau K.P., Chan S.Y.T., Kwong Y.L. and Wong Y.H.I., Long-term Follow-up of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patients: Clinical Features and Visual Prognosis, American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 165: 145-153.


Researcher : Fung KCF

List of Research Outputs

Fung K.C.F. and Lo A.C.Y., Lutein alleviates autophagosome formation upon cobalt (II) chloride-induced hypoxia in rat Műller cells, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Science and Aging: An Era of Discovery”. 2016.
Lo A.C.Y. and Fung K.C.F., 1st Prize for Best Poster, The Howard Medal, Macular Carotenoids Conference 2015. 2015.
ZHENG F., Jang W., Fung K.C.F., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Up-Regulation of ENO1 by HIF-1α in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells after Hypoxic Challenge Is Not Involved in the Regulation of VEGF Secretion, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0147961.


Researcher : GAO F

List of Research Outputs

GAO F., Chiu S.M., Motan D.A.L., ZHANG Z., CHEN L., Ji H.O.N.G.-.L.I.N., Tse H.F., Fu Q.I.N.F.-.L.I.N.G. and Lian Q., Mesenchymal stem cells and immunomodulation: current status and future prospects, Cell Death and Disease. 2016, 7: e2062.
Lian Q., Zhang Y., Liang X., Gao F. and Tse H.F., Directed Differentiation of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells to Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Methods Mol Biol. 2016, 1416: 289-98.
Sun Y., Zhang Y., Li X., Deng M., Gao W., Yao Y., CHIU S.M., LIANG X., GAO F., Chan C.W.Y., Tse H.F., Shi J., Fu Q. and Lian Q., Insensitivity of Human iPS Cells-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Interferon-γ -induced HLA Expression Potentiates Repair Efficiency of Hind Limb Ischemia in Immune Humanized NOD Scid Gamma Mice, STEM CELLS. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Zhang Y., ZHANG Z., GAO F., Tse H.F., Tergaonkar V. and Lian Q., Paracrine regulation in mesenchymal stem cells: the role of Rap1, Cell Death and Disease. 2015, 6: e1932.
Zhang Y., CHIU S.M., LIANG X., GAO F., ZHANG Z., Liao S., LIANG Y., Low D. .J. .H., Tse H.F., Lian Q. and Tergaonkar V., Rap1-mediated nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) activity regulates the paracrine capacity of mesenchymal stem cells in heart repair following infarction, CELL DEATH DISCOVERY. 2015.


Researcher : Gangwani RA

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-Effectiveness of Screening for Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration during Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Ophthalmology. 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-effectiveness of screening for intermediate age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening, OPHTHALMOLOGY. American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Lian J., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K. and Wong D.S.H., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Hong Kong: prevalence of DR and visual impairment among diabetic population, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, bjophthalmol-2015-307382.
Lian J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K. and Wong D.S.H., The impact of a co-payment on the cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy, Journal of Public Health. 2015.
Wong Y.H.I., Shi X., Gangwani R.A., Zhao P., Iu L.P.L., Li Q., Ng L.K. and Li X., 1-year results of combined half-dose photodynamic therapy and ranibizumab for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, BMC Ophthalmology. 2015, 15.


Researcher : He J

List of Research Outputs

Poon M.W., He J., Fang X., Zhang Z., Wang W., Wang J., Qiu F., Tse H.F., Li W., Liu Z. and Lian Q., Human ocular epithelial cells endogenously expressing SOX2 and OCT4 yield high efficiency of pluripotency reprogramming, PLOS One. 2015, 10(7): e0131288.


Researcher : Ho WL

List of Research Outputs

Choy N.K.B., ZHU M., Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Chan J.C.H., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Collagen crosslinking in the management of leaking cystic blebs: a prospective study, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015.
Khor C.C., Do T., Jia H., Nakano M., George R., Abu-Amero K., Duvesh R., Chen L.J., Li Z.H.E.N.G., Nongpiur M.E., Perera S.A., Qiao C., Wong H.T., Sakai H., de Meio M.B., Lee M.C., Chan A.S., Azhany Y., Dao T.L.H., Ikedo Y., Perez-Grossmann R.A., Zarnowski T., Day A.C., Jonas J.B., Tam P.O.S., Tran T.A., Ayub H., Akhtar F., Micheal S., Chew P.T.K., Aljasim L.A., Dada T., Luu T.T., Awadalia M.S., Kitnarong N., Wanichwecharungruang B., Aung Y.Y., Mohamed-Noor J., Vijayan S., Sarangapani S., Husain R., Jap A., Baskaran M., Goh D., Su D.H., Wang H., Yong V.K., Yip L.W., Trinh T.B., Makornwattana M., Nguyen T.T., Leuenberger E.U., Park K.H., Wiyogo W.A., Kumar R.S., Tello C., Kurimoto Y., Thapa S.S., Pathanapitoon K., Salmon J.F., Sohn Y.H., Fea A., Ozaki M., Lai J.S.M., Tantisevi V., Khaing C.C., Mizoguchi T., Nakano S., Kim C.Y., Tang G., Fan S., Wu R., Meng H., Nguyen T.T.G., Tran T.D., Ueno M., Martinez J.M., Ramli N., Aung Y.M., Reyes R.D., Vernon S.A., Fang S.K., Xie Z., Chen X.Y., Foo J.N., Sim K.S., Wong T.T., Quek D.T., Venkatesh R., Kavitha S., Krishnadas S.R., Soumittra N., Shantha B., Lim B.A., Ogie J., de Vasconcellos J.P.C., Costa V.P., Abe R.Y., de Souza B.B., Sng C.C., Al-Shahwan S., Craven E.R., Khan M.I., Dada R., Mohanty K., Faiq M.A., Hewitt A.W., Burdon K.P., Gan E.H., Prutthipongsit A., Patthanathamrongkasem T., Catacutan M.A.T., Felarca I.R., Liao C.S., Rusmayani E., Istiantoro V.W., Consolandi G., Pignata G., Lavia C., Rojanapongpun P., Mangkornkanokpong L., Chansangpetch S., Chan J.C.H., Choy N.K.B., Shum J.W.H., Than H.M., Oo K.H., Han A.T., Yong V.H., Ng X.Y., Goh S.R., Chong Y.F., Hibberd M.L., Seielstad M., Png E., Dunstan S.J., Chau N.V.V., Bei K., Zeng Y.X., Karkey, A., Basnyat B., Pasutto F., Paoli D., Frezzotti P., Wang J.J., Mitchell P., Fingert J.H., Allingham, R.R., Hauser M.A., Lim S.T., Chew S.H., Ebstein, R.P., Sakuntabhai A., Park K.H., Ahn J., Boland G., Snippe H., Stead R., Quino R., Zaw S.N., Lukasik U., Shetty R., Zahari M., Bae H.H., Oo N.L., Kubota T., Manassakorn A., Ho W.L., Dallorto L., Hwang Y.H., Kiire C.A., Kuroda M., Djamal Z.E., Peregrino J.I.M., Ghosh A., Jeoung J.W., Hoan T.S., Srisamran N., Sandragasu T., Set S.H., Doan V.H., Bhattacharya H.H., Ho C.L., Tan D.T., Sihota R., Loon S.C., Mori K., Kinoshita S., den Hollander A.I., Qamar R., Wang Y.X., Teo Y.Y., Tai E.S., Hartleben-Matkin C., Lozano-Giral D., Saw S.M., Cheng C.Y., Zenteno J.C., Pang C.P., Bui H.T.T., Hee O., Craig J.E., Edward D.P., Yonahara M., Neto J.M., Guevara-Fujita M.L., Xu L., Ritch R., Liza-Sharmini A.T., Wong T.Y., Al-Obeidan S., Do N.H., Sundaresan P., Tham C.T., Foster P.J., Vijaya L. and Tashiro K., Vithana E.N., Wang N., Aung T., Genome-wide association study identifies five new susceptibility loci for primary angle closure glaucoma, Nature Genetics. 2016.


Researcher : Iu LPL

List of Research Outputs

Iu L.P.L. and Wong Y.H.I., Interesting and challenging cases in ocular oncology, APVRS 2015.
Iu L.P.L., Fan C.Y., Lau K.P., Chan S.Y.T., Kwong Y.L. and Wong Y.H.I., Long-term Follow-up of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patients: Clinical Features and Visual Prognosis, American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 165: 145-153.
Wong L.M.R., Lok J.K., Iu L.P.L., Lee W.Y.J., Chan T.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Reticular drusen in a Chinese population, In: Wong IY, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 19: 16-20.
Wong Y.H.I., Shi X., Gangwani R.A., Zhao P., Iu L.P.L., Li Q., Ng L.K. and Li X., 1-year results of combined half-dose photodynamic therapy and ranibizumab for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, BMC Ophthalmology. 2015, 15.
Wong Y.H.I., Iu L.P.L. and Lai C.H.Y., A simple modification to the 25-gauge trocar and cannula system for retinopathy of prematurity related lens-sparing vitrectomy, BMC ophthalmology. 2016, 16: 38.


Researcher : LAI KW

List of Research Outputs

Lo A.C.Y. and LAI K.W., Vulnerable vasculature and increased inflammation contribute to earlier death and higher mortality after transient focal ischemia in type 1 diabetic mice, The 6th FAONS Congress and the 11th Biennial Conference of Chinese Neuroscience Society. 2015.
Lo A.C.Y. and LAI K.W., Vulnerable vasculature and inflammation contribute to the exacerbation of transient focal ischemia in a genetic mouse model of type 1 diabetes, Neuroscience 2015, The 45th Annual Meeting, Society for Neuroscience. 2015.


Researcher : LIU J

List of Research Outputs

LIU J., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Loss of retinal microglia exacerbates vascular outcomes in mouse oxygen-induced retinopathy model, ARVO 2016 Annual Meeting. 2016.
LIU J., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microglia in Mouse Oxygen-induced Retinopathy Model, The 20th Research Postgraduate Symposium, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2015.
LIU J., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Retinal microglia behavior in mouse ocygen-induced retinopathy model: quantitation and distribution, The 6th FAONS Congress and the 11th Biennial Conference of Chinese Neuroscience Society. 2015.


Researcher : Lai CHY

List of Research Outputs

Wong Y.H.I., Iu L.P.L. and Lai C.H.Y., A simple modification to the 25-gauge trocar and cannula system for retinopathy of prematurity related lens-sparing vitrectomy, BMC ophthalmology. 2016, 16: 38.


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: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


Project Title:Randomized control trial on the neuroprotective effects of oral Wolfberry supplement in the treatment of normal tension glaucoma
Investigator(s):Lai JSM, So KF, Chang RCC, Lee WYJ, Chan JCH, Lo ACY
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:12/2014


Project Title:31st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress ; Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Investigator(s):Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2016
Completion Date:03/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chan M.H., Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Effects of collagen crosslinking on the biomechanical properties of excised cattle conjunctiva, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress 2016.
Chan M.H., Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Effects of collagen crosslinking on the biomechanical properties of excised cattle conjunctiva, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Chiu K., JIANG Z., Dang Y., Yu S. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective Effects of Papaverine on Retinal Ganglion Cells in Optic Nerve Transection Model, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting. 2016.
Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Chow S.W.S., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., An Atypical Triggering Factor of Myasthenia Gravis, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K., Shum J.W.H., Fan C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A Case Report: Anti-Psychotic Agents Related Ocular Toxicity, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95(15): e3360.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A case of glaucoma drainage device tube retraction and blockage in a patient with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., Clinical Characteristics of Optic Neuritis in Hong Kong Population: Ten-Year Review, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting 2015.
Choy N.K.B., ZHU M., Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Chan J.C.H., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Collagen crosslinking in the management of leaking cystic blebs: a prospective study, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Chien C.P.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Chan J.C.H., Glaucoma Drainage Device Tube Retraction and Blockage in a Patient with Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome Treated With Nd:YAG Membranectomy, Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, 06: 489.
Choy N.K.B., Ho W.L., Li W.Y., Chan C.H. and Lai J.S.M., IOP rise in the unoperated fellow eye following ExPRESS shunt and augmented trabeculectomy, XXXIII Congress of the ESCRS. 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular Pressure Elevation in the Contralateral Untreated Eye Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Rabbit Eyes, Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, 06: 477.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular pressure elevation in the contralateral untreated eye following selective laser trabeculoplasty in rabbit eyes, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress 2016.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Recurrent acute angle-closure attack due to plateau iris syndrome after cataract extraction with or without argon laser peripheral iridoplasty: a case report, BMC Ophthalmology. 2016, 16.
Choy N.K.B., Chan J.C.H., Chien C.P.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Recurrent acute angle-closure attack due to plateau iris syndrome after cataract extraction with or without argon laser peripheral iridoplasty, European Glaucoma Society Congress 2016.
FU L., Lo A.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Shih K.C., Comparison of electroretinographic responses between two different age groups of adult dark agouti rats , International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 8(5): 898-903.
FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotection of transcorneal electrical stimulation in an Acute Intraocular Hypertension induced Early Glaucomatous Model in Gerbils, The International Congress of Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Glaucoma (ICATTG) 2015.
Khor C.C., Do T., Jia H., Nakano M., George R., Abu-Amero K., Duvesh R., Chen L.J., Li Z.H.E.N.G., Nongpiur M.E., Perera S.A., Qiao C., Wong H.T., Sakai H., de Meio M.B., Lee M.C., Chan A.S., Azhany Y., Dao T.L.H., Ikedo Y., Perez-Grossmann R.A., Zarnowski T., Day A.C., Jonas J.B., Tam P.O.S., Tran T.A., Ayub H., Akhtar F., Micheal S., Chew P.T.K., Aljasim L.A., Dada T., Luu T.T., Awadalia M.S., Kitnarong N., Wanichwecharungruang B., Aung Y.Y., Mohamed-Noor J., Vijayan S., Sarangapani S., Husain R., Jap A., Baskaran M., Goh D., Su D.H., Wang H., Yong V.K., Yip L.W., Trinh T.B., Makornwattana M., Nguyen T.T., Leuenberger E.U., Park K.H., Wiyogo W.A., Kumar R.S., Tello C., Kurimoto Y., Thapa S.S., Pathanapitoon K., Salmon J.F., Sohn Y.H., Fea A., Ozaki M., Lai J.S.M., Tantisevi V., Khaing C.C., Mizoguchi T., Nakano S., Kim C.Y., Tang G., Fan S., Wu R., Meng H., Nguyen T.T.G., Tran T.D., Ueno M., Martinez J.M., Ramli N., Aung Y.M., Reyes R.D., Vernon S.A., Fang S.K., Xie Z., Chen X.Y., Foo J.N., Sim K.S., Wong T.T., Quek D.T., Venkatesh R., Kavitha S., Krishnadas S.R., Soumittra N., Shantha B., Lim B.A., Ogie J., de Vasconcellos J.P.C., Costa V.P., Abe R.Y., de Souza B.B., Sng C.C., Al-Shahwan S., Craven E.R., Khan M.I., Dada R., Mohanty K., Faiq M.A., Hewitt A.W., Burdon K.P., Gan E.H., Prutthipongsit A., Patthanathamrongkasem T., Catacutan M.A.T., Felarca I.R., Liao C.S., Rusmayani E., Istiantoro V.W., Consolandi G., Pignata G., Lavia C., Rojanapongpun P., Mangkornkanokpong L., Chansangpetch S., Chan J.C.H., Choy N.K.B., Shum J.W.H., Than H.M., Oo K.H., Han A.T., Yong V.H., Ng X.Y., Goh S.R., Chong Y.F., Hibberd M.L., Seielstad M., Png E., Dunstan S.J., Chau N.V.V., Bei K., Zeng Y.X., Karkey, A., Basnyat B., Pasutto F., Paoli D., Frezzotti P., Wang J.J., Mitchell P., Fingert J.H., Allingham, R.R., Hauser M.A., Lim S.T., Chew S.H., Ebstein, R.P., Sakuntabhai A., Park K.H., Ahn J., Boland G., Snippe H., Stead R., Quino R., Zaw S.N., Lukasik U., Shetty R., Zahari M., Bae H.H., Oo N.L., Kubota T., Manassakorn A., Ho W.L., Dallorto L., Hwang Y.H., Kiire C.A., Kuroda M., Djamal Z.E., Peregrino J.I.M., Ghosh A., Jeoung J.W., Hoan T.S., Srisamran N., Sandragasu T., Set S.H., Doan V.H., Bhattacharya H.H., Ho C.L., Tan D.T., Sihota R., Loon S.C., Mori K., Kinoshita S., den Hollander A.I., Qamar R., Wang Y.X., Teo Y.Y., Tai E.S., Hartleben-Matkin C., Lozano-Giral D., Saw S.M., Cheng C.Y., Zenteno J.C., Pang C.P., Bui H.T.T., Hee O., Craig J.E., Edward D.P., Yonahara M., Neto J.M., Guevara-Fujita M.L., Xu L., Ritch R., Liza-Sharmini A.T., Wong T.Y., Al-Obeidan S., Do N.H., Sundaresan P., Tham C.T., Foster P.J., Vijaya L. and Tashiro K., Vithana E.N., Wang N., Aung T., Genome-wide association study identifies five new susceptibility loci for primary angle closure glaucoma, Nature Genetics. 2016.
Lai J.S.M., Choy N.K.B. and Shum J.W.H., Management of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 5: 59-62.
Lee R., Chang R., Wong Y.H.I., Lai J.S.M., Lee J. and Singh K., Assessment of corneal biomechanical parameters in myopes and emmetropes using the Corvis ST, Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 2016, 99: 157-162.
Liu H.L., Shih K.C., Shum J.W.H., Hui K.M.C., Lai J.S.M. and Ip M.S.M., A retrospective study on the prevalence of normal-tension glaucoma among patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Lui M.H., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., A cross-sectional study on compliance with topical glaucoma medication in Hong Kong and its associations, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Marcet M.M., Phelps P.O. and Lai J.S.M., Involutional entropion: risk factors and surgical remedies, Current opinion in ophthalmology. Hagerstown, MD, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, 26: 416-21.
Ng L.K., Marcet M.M., Lai J.S.M. and Yeung J.C., Age-Related True Exfoliation of the Lens Capsule: Phacoemulsification Surgery Results, Case Reports in Ophthalmology. 2015, 401-407.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Cheng C.K.A., Comparison of the Central and Peripheral Corneal Stromal Demarcation Line Depth in Conventional Versus Accelerated Collagen Cross-Linking, Cornea. 2015, 1.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Jhanji V., Ye C., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Comparison of the Early Clinical Outcomes between Combined Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction and Collagen Cross-Linking versus SMILE for Myopia, Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 2016: 1-7.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Early Outcome of Combined Small-Incision Lenticular Extraction (SMILE) and Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (AAO 2015). 2015.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Dr. Timothy Kai Ching Liu Memorial Fund Award: Certificate of Best Oral Presentation, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015. 2015.
Shih K.C., Lai J.S.M. and Ng L.K., MANAGEMENT OF DRY EYE DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, The Hong Kong Practitioner. 2016, 38 (3).
Shih K.C., Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Trans-corneal electrical stimulation(TcES) rescues retinal ganglion cells after acute ocular hypertensive injury, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Shih K.C., Cheng C.K.A., Li W.W.T., Lai J.S.M. and Fan D.S., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice: efficacy and safety during treatment and when tapering off medication, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Shih K.C., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Lai J.S.M., Li W.W.T., Cheng C.K.A. and Fan D.S.P., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice, Eye & Contact Lens. 2015.
Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Leung D.Y.L., Tham C.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Normal Tension Glaucoma, G for Glaucoma. Jaypee Brothers, 2015.
Wong Y.K., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., Miller Fisher Syndrome in an Elderly Patient Presenting with Wall Eyed Bilateral Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Woo S.C., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., Outcomes after surgery for congenital glaucoma: Five year experience at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
ZHU M., Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Neuro-protective effect of physical exercise on retinal ganglion cells in acute intraocular pressure elevation models in rats, ARVO 2016.


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 Fund 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




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 Fund 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




Researcher : Lau KP

List of Research Outputs

Iu L.P.L., Fan C.Y., Lau K.P., Chan S.Y.T., Kwong Y.L. and Wong Y.H.I., Long-term Follow-up of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patients: Clinical Features and Visual Prognosis, American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 165: 145-153.
Wong K.H., Lau K.P., Chhablani J., Tao Y., Li Q. and Wong Y.H.I., Central serous chorioretinopathy: what we have learnt so far, Acta Ophthalmologica. 2015, n/a-n/a.


Researcher : Lee CD

List of Research Outputs

Lee C.D., Lau B.W.M., Yau S.Y., Leung J.W.H., Wong K.H.H., Lee T.M.C., Wu W. and So K.F., Motor Training Reduces Psychomotor Retardation via Gliogenesis in Rats with Depression-like Behaviour, Neuroscience Symposium 2016 & Annual Scientific Conference of The Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences: Nature and Nurture in Brain Functions. 2016.


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 Fund 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 Fund 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

Chow L.W.L., Chow S.W.S., Wong L.M.R., Zhao P.S., Lee W.Y.J., Chan C.W., Li K.K.W. and Wong Y.H.I., The use of optical coherence tomography in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy – A Review, In: Prof Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.
Wong L.M.R., Lok J.K., Iu L.P.L., Lee W.Y.J., Chan T.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Reticular drusen in a Chinese population, In: Wong IY, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 19: 16-20.


Researcher : Li KKW

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


List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Chow S.W.S., Wong L.M.R., Zhao P.S., Lee W.Y.J., Chan C.W., Li K.K.W. and Wong Y.H.I., The use of optical coherence tomography in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy – A Review, In: Prof Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.


Researcher : Li Q

List of Research Outputs

Wong K.H., Lau K.P., Chhablani J., Tao Y., Li Q. and Wong Y.H.I., Central serous chorioretinopathy: what we have learnt so far, Acta Ophthalmologica. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Wong Y.H.I., Shi X., Gangwani R.A., Zhao P., Iu L.P.L., Li Q., Ng L.K. and Li X., 1-year results of combined half-dose photodynamic therapy and ranibizumab for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, BMC Ophthalmology. 2015, 15.


Researcher : Li WWT

List of Research Outputs

Shih K.C., Cheng C.K.A., Li W.W.T., Lai J.S.M. and Fan D.S., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice: efficacy and safety during treatment and when tapering off medication, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Shih K.C., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Lai J.S.M., Li W.W.T., Cheng C.K.A. and Fan D.S.P., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice, Eye & Contact Lens. 2015.


Researcher : Lian J

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-Effectiveness of Screening for Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration during Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Ophthalmology. 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-effectiveness of screening for intermediate age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening, OPHTHALMOLOGY. American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Lian J., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K. and Wong D.S.H., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Hong Kong: prevalence of DR and visual impairment among diabetic population, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, bjophthalmol-2015-307382.
Lian J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K. and Wong D.S.H., The impact of a co-payment on the cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy, Journal of Public Health. 2015.


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


Project Title:The Roles and Mechanisms of RAP1/NFkb signaling pathway in MSC-induced immunomodulation for organ transplantation
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Poon MW, He J
Department:Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
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 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 Fund 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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Direct Mitochondrial Transfer of Stem Cells Restores Ocular Mitochondrial Dysfunction: The Role of NF-κB Activation
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Wong DSH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:Functional Roles of Procollagen 2a1 in the Regulation of Nkx2.5+Cardiac Progenitor Cells for Myocardial Regeneration
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Zhang Y
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Human induced pluripotent stem cells derived-nucleus pulposus cells for intervertebral disc degeneration in rats
Investigator(s):Lian Q, Zhang Y, Cheah KSE
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:International Society of Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2016 annunal Meeting ; HUMAN-INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL-DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS RESCUE ANTHRACYCLINE-INDUCED CARDIOMYOPATHY: ROLES OF Miro1 EXPRESSION AND TUNNELING NANOTUBE
Investigator(s):Lian Q
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.H.I.N.G., Chan G.C.F., Ye J.Y., Lian Q., Chen J.L. and Yang M., Thrombopoietin Protects Cardiomyocytes from Iron-Overload Induced Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Injury, Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry. 2015, 36: 2063-2071.
Cheng P.P., Liu X.C., Ma P.F., Gao C.H.A.N.G., Li J.L., Lin Y.Y., Shao W., Han S.H.U.O., Zhao B., Wang L.M., Fu J.Z., Meng L.X., Li Q., Lian Q., Xai J. and Qi Z.Q., iPSC-MSCs Combined with Low-Dose Rapamycin Induced Islet Allograft Tolerance Through Suppressing Th1 and Enhancing Regulatory T-Cell Differentiation, Stem Cells and Development. 2015, 24: 1793-1804.
GAO F., Chiu S.M., Motan D.A.L., ZHANG Z., CHEN L., Ji H.O.N.G.-.L.I.N., Tse H.F., Fu Q.I.N.F.-.L.I.N.G. and Lian Q., Mesenchymal stem cells and immunomodulation: current status and future prospects, Cell Death and Disease. 2016, 7: e2062.
Ji H.O.N.G.-.L.O.N., Nie H.O.N.G.-.G.U.A.N.G., Chang Y.O.N.G.C.H.A.N.G., Lian Q. and Liu S.H.A.N.-.L.U., CPT-cGMP Is A New Ligand of Epithelial Sodium Channels, International Journal of Biological Sciences. 2016, 12: 359-366.
LI C., Lo C.M., Lian Q., Ng T.A.K.-.P.A.N., Liu X., MA Y.Y., QI X., Yeung W.H., Tergaonkar V., Yang X., LIU H., LIU J., Shao Y. and Man K., Repressor and activator protein accelerates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury by promoting neutrophil inflammatory response, Oncotarget. 2016.
LI X., Michaeloudes C., Zhang Y., Lian Q., Bhavsar P.K., Ip M.S.M., Chung K.F. and Mak J.C.W., Induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells attenuate cigarette smoke-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in airway smooth muscle cells, 21st Medical Research Conference, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22 (Suppl.): 39.
LI X., Michaeloudes C., Zhang Y., Lian Q., Mak J.C.W., Bhavsar P.K. and Chung K., Oxidative Stress-Induced Mitochondria Alteration In Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells And Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2016, 193: A5544.
LI X., Michaeloudes C., Zhang Y., Lian Q., Bhavsar P.K., Ip M.S.M., Chung K.F. and Mak J.C.W., Poster Presentation Award at the 20th Research Postgraduate Symposium, The University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine. 2015.
Lian Q., Zhang Y., Liang X., Gao F. and Tse H.F., Directed Differentiation of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells to Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Methods Mol Biol. 2016, 1416: 289-98.
Poon M.W., He J., Fang X., Zhang Z., Wang W., Wang J., Qiu F., Tse H.F., Li W., Liu Z. and Lian Q., Human ocular epithelial cells endogenously expressing SOX2 and OCT4 yield high efficiency of pluripotency reprogramming, PLOS One. 2015, 10(7): e0131288.
Zhang Y., ZHANG Z., GAO F., Tse H.F., Tergaonkar V. and Lian Q., Paracrine regulation in mesenchymal stem cells: the role of Rap1, Cell Death and Disease. 2015, 6: e1932.
Zhang Y., CHIU S.M., LIANG X., GAO F., ZHANG Z., Liao S., LIANG Y., Low D. .J. .H., Tse H.F., Lian Q. and Tergaonkar V., Rap1-mediated nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) activity regulates the paracrine capacity of mesenchymal stem cells in heart repair following infarction, CELL DEATH DISCOVERY. 2015.


Researcher : Lo ACY

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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Characterization and isolation of active autophagy components from Radix Polygalae (Yuan Zhi) for the modulation of age-related neurodegenerative diseases
Investigator(s):Lo ACY
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Macau Science and Technology Development Fund
Start Date:07/2014


Project Title:Microglia in retinal vascular repair and neovascularization
Investigator(s):Lo ACY
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2015


Project Title:Neuroscience 2015; Vulnerable vasculature and inflammation contribute to the exacerbation of transient focal ischemia in a genetic mouse model of type 1 diabetes
Investigator(s):Lo ACY
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2015
Completion Date:10/2015


List of Research Outputs

DUAN Z., Fung M.L., Wu W., Lo A.C.Y., Xia J. and Huang J., Kinesin-1 regulates extrasynaptic NMDAR targeting and its reduction can confer neuroprotection, Hong Kong Inter-University Postgraduate Symposium in Biochemical Sciences. 2016.
FU L., Lo A.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Shih K.C., Comparison of electroretinographic responses between two different age groups of adult dark agouti rats , International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 8(5): 898-903.
FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotection of transcorneal electrical stimulation in an Acute Intraocular Hypertension induced Early Glaucomatous Model in Gerbils, The International Congress of Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Glaucoma (ICATTG) 2015.
Fung K.C.F. and Lo A.C.Y., Lutein alleviates autophagosome formation upon cobalt (II) chloride-induced hypoxia in rat Műller cells, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Science and Aging: An Era of Discovery”. 2016.
LIU J., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Loss of retinal microglia exacerbates vascular outcomes in mouse oxygen-induced retinopathy model, ARVO 2016 Annual Meeting. 2016.
LIU J., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microglia in Mouse Oxygen-induced Retinopathy Model, The 20th Research Postgraduate Symposium, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2015.
LIU J., Chung S.K. and Lo A.C.Y., Retinal microglia behavior in mouse ocygen-induced retinopathy model: quantitation and distribution, The 6th FAONS Congress and the 11th Biennial Conference of Chinese Neuroscience Society. 2015.
Lo A.C.Y. and Fung K.C.F., 1st Prize for Best Poster, The Howard Medal, Macular Carotenoids Conference 2015. 2015.
Lo A.C.Y., Encapsulated-Cell Therapy Implant for retinal diseases: sustained intraocular GDNF delivery and controlled termination, Tianjin International Ophthalmology Forum 2016. 2016.
Lo A.C.Y., Protecting the Developing and Aging Retina, Joint Ophthalmology Grand Round. 2015.
Lo A.C.Y., Protecting the developing retina, The 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting. 2016.
Lo A.C.Y., Terminable Cell-encapsulating Drug Delivery Device for Sustained Intraocular Glial Cell-derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF) Delivery, Hong Kong/Jinan Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Research Meeting. 2016.
Lo A.C.Y. and LAI K.W., Vulnerable vasculature and increased inflammation contribute to earlier death and higher mortality after transient focal ischemia in type 1 diabetic mice, The 6th FAONS Congress and the 11th Biennial Conference of Chinese Neuroscience Society. 2015.
Lo A.C.Y. and LAI K.W., Vulnerable vasculature and inflammation contribute to the exacerbation of transient focal ischemia in a genetic mouse model of type 1 diabetes, Neuroscience 2015, The 45th Annual Meeting, Society for Neuroscience. 2015.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Dr. Timothy Kai Ching Liu Memorial Fund Award: Certificate of Best Oral Presentation, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015. 2015.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Trans-corneal electrical stimulation(TcES) rescues retinal ganglion cells after acute ocular hypertensive injury, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
WONG S.Y., Yao K.M., Chan B.P. and Lo A.C.Y., Terminable Encapsulated-Cell Drug Delivery Device for Safer Ocular Applications, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Science and Aging: An Era of Discovery”. 2016.
ZHENG F., Jang W., Fung K.C.F., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Up-Regulation of ENO1 by HIF-1α in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells after Hypoxic Challenge Is Not Involved in the Regulation of VEGF Secretion, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0147961.


Researcher : Manthey AL

List of Research Outputs

Manthey A.L., Chang R.C.C., So K.F. and Chiu K., Understanding Alzheimer’s disease in Hong Kong: can regular retinal health checkups be used to diagnose, monitor and study disease pathogenesis?, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 20: 1-9.


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2011


Project Title:Pretarsal versus preseptal botulinum toxin for patients with eyelid spasm: a randomized, double-masked placebo controlled trial
Investigator(s):Marcet MM, Ho SL, Cowling BJ
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


List of Research Outputs

Marcet M.M., Phelps P.O. and Lai J.S.M., Involutional entropion: risk factors and surgical remedies, Current opinion in ophthalmology. Hagerstown, MD, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015, 26: 416-21.
Marcet M.M., Involutional entropion, Hong Kong Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting. 2015.
Ng L.K., Marcet M.M., Lai J.S.M. and Yeung J.C., Age-Related True Exfoliation of the Lens Capsule: Phacoemulsification Surgery Results, Case Reports in Ophthalmology. 2015, 401-407.
Shih K.C., Ng L.K., Cheng C.K.A., Chow V.W.S. and Marcet M.M., A Systematic Approach to Managing Ocular Complications of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:XXXIII Congress of the ESCRS; Conventional versus accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus
Investigator(s):Ng LK
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2015
Completion Date:09/2015


Project Title:To Introduce Boston Keratoprosthesis for the Treatment of Corneal Blindness in Queen Mary Hospital
Investigator(s):Ng LK, Chan SKK, Yim SM, Shih KC
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Relationship among dietary habits, omega-3 fatty acids levels and age-related macular degeneration in the Hong Kong Chinese
Investigator(s):Ng LK, Wong YHI, Lee CYJ, Ho WL
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chan J.Y.Y., Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K. and Shum J.W.H., Review on the Management of Primary Congenital Glaucoma, In: Shibal Bhartiya , Journal Of Current Glaucoma Practice. Jaypee Journals, 2015, 9: 92-99.
Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Cheng G.P.M., Wang Z., Ye C., Woo V.C.P., Tham C.C.Y. and Jhanji V., Vector analysis of astigmatic correction after small-incision lenticule extraction and femtosecond-assisted LASIK for low to moderate myopic astigmatism, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, bjophthalmol-2015-307238.
Chan T.C.Y., Lam J.K., Ng L.K., Ye C. and Jhanji V., Visual outcomes after cataract surgery in adults with presumed amblyopia and anisomyopia, Acta Ophthalmologica. 2016.
Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K., Shum J.W.H., Fan C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A Case Report: Anti-Psychotic Agents Related Ocular Toxicity, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95(15): e3360.
Choy N.K.B., ZHU M., Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Chan J.C.H., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Collagen crosslinking in the management of leaking cystic blebs: a prospective study, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015.
Jhanji V., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P., Ng L.K., Tham C., Wang Z., Woo V.C.P. and Ye C., Comparative Evaluation Of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction And Femtosecond Lasik For Correction Of Low To Moderate Astigmatism, World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2016.
Lam J.K.M., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Chow V.W.S., Wong V.W.Y. and Jhanji V., Outcomes of cataract operations in extreme high axial myopia, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2016.
Ng L.K., Marcet M.M., Lai J.S.M. and Yeung J.C., Age-Related True Exfoliation of the Lens Capsule: Phacoemulsification Surgery Results, Case Reports in Ophthalmology. 2015, 401-407.
Ng L.K., Asia Cornea Society - Santen Asia Educational Observership Grant, Asia Cornea Society. 2015.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Cheng C.K.A., Comparison of the Central and Peripheral Corneal Stromal Demarcation Line Depth in Conventional Versus Accelerated Collagen Cross-Linking, Cornea. 2015, 1.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Jhanji V., Ye C., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Comparison of the Early Clinical Outcomes between Combined Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction and Collagen Cross-Linking versus SMILE for Myopia, Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 2016: 1-7.
Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Cheng C.K.A., Shetty R. and Chan C., Comprehensive Guide to Corneal Collagen Cross- Linking for Keratoconus, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y. and Cheng C.K.A., Conventional versus accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus, Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y. and Cheng C.K.A., Conventional vs accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in the treatment of keratoconus, European Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons (escrs). 2015.
Ng L.K., Dr Timothy Kai-Ching Liu Memorial Fund Award, Dr Timothy Kai-Ching Liu Memorial Fund, The College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong. 2015.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Early Outcome of Combined Small-Incision Lenticular Extraction (SMILE) and Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (AAO 2015). 2015.
Ng L.K., LASIK Xtra and SMILE Xtra, Tianjin International Ophthalmology Forum 2016. 2016.
Shih K.C., Ng L.K., Cheng C.K.A., Chow V.W.S. and Marcet M.M., A Systematic Approach to Managing Ocular Complications of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., Lai J.S.M. and Ng L.K., MANAGEMENT OF DRY EYE DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, The Hong Kong Practitioner. 2016, 38 (3).
Shih K.C., Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Lai J.S.M., Li W.W.T., Cheng C.K.A. and Fan D.S.P., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice, Eye & Contact Lens. 2015.
Wong Y.H.I., Shi X., Gangwani R.A., Zhao P., Iu L.P.L., Li Q., Ng L.K. and Li X., 1-year results of combined half-dose photodynamic therapy and ranibizumab for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, BMC Ophthalmology. 2015, 15.


Researcher : Shih KC

Project Title:The neuroprotective effects of transcorneal electrical stimulation in a gerbil model of acute ocular hypertensive injury
Investigator(s):Shih KC, So KF
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:09/2015
Completion Date:11/2015


Project Title:Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016; Ocular Manifestations and Complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian Eyes: Does the Extent of Body Surface Area Involved Matter?
Investigator(s):Shih KC
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2016
Completion Date:03/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Chow S.W.S., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., An Atypical Triggering Factor of Myasthenia Gravis, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Choy N.K.B., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., Clinical Characteristics of Optic Neuritis in Hong Kong Population: Ten-Year Review, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting 2015.
FU L., Lo A.C.Y., Lai J.S.M. and Shih K.C., Comparison of electroretinographic responses between two different age groups of adult dark agouti rats , International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 8(5): 898-903.
FU L., Shih K.C., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotection of transcorneal electrical stimulation in an Acute Intraocular Hypertension induced Early Glaucomatous Model in Gerbils, The International Congress of Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Glaucoma (ICATTG) 2015.
Liu H.L., Shih K.C., Shum J.W.H., Hui K.M.C., Lai J.S.M. and Ip M.S.M., A retrospective study on the prevalence of normal-tension glaucoma among patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Lui M.H., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., A cross-sectional study on compliance with topical glaucoma medication in Hong Kong and its associations, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Cheng C.K.A., Shetty R. and Chan C., Comprehensive Guide to Corneal Collagen Cross- Linking for Keratoconus, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., Hui K.M.C., Shum J.W.H. and Ip M.S.M., A Retrospective Study on the Prevalence of Normal Tension Glaucoma Among Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., Ng L.K., Cheng C.K.A., Chow V.W.S. and Marcet M.M., A Systematic Approach to Managing Ocular Complications of Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Dr. Timothy Kai Ching Liu Memorial Fund Award: Certificate of Best Oral Presentation, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015. 2015.
Shih K.C., Lai J.S.M. and Ng L.K., MANAGEMENT OF DRY EYE DISEASE: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, The Hong Kong Practitioner. 2016, 38 (3).
Shih K.C., Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shih K.C., FU L., Lo A.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Trans-corneal electrical stimulation(TcES) rescues retinal ganglion cells after acute ocular hypertensive injury, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Shih K.C., Cheng C.K.A., Li W.W.T., Lai J.S.M. and Fan D.S., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice: efficacy and safety during treatment and when tapering off medication, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Shih K.C., Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Lai J.S.M., Li W.W.T., Cheng C.K.A. and Fan D.S.P., Use of atropine for prevention of childhood myopia progression in clinical practice, Eye & Contact Lens. 2015.
Wong Y.K., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., Miller Fisher Syndrome in an Elderly Patient Presenting with Wall Eyed Bilateral Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Woo S.C., Shih K.C. and Lai J.S.M., Outcomes after surgery for congenital glaucoma: Five year experience at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
ZHEN Z., CHEN Y., Shih K.C., Liu J., Yuen M.A.M., Wong D.S.H., Lam K.S.L., Tse H.F. and Yiu K.H., Altered myocardial response in patients with diabetic retinopathy: An exercise echocardiography study, Cardiovascular Diabetology. 2015, 14: 123.


Researcher : Shum JWH

Project Title:Comparison and correlation of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) contact lens tonometer with Sensimed Triggerfish contact lens
Investigator(s):Shum JWH, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:07/2014


Project Title:The effects of photobiomodulation on retinal ischemia rat model by acute IOP elevation
Investigator(s):Shum JWH, Lai JSM
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:XXXIII Congress of the ESCRS; IOP rise in the unoperated fellow eye following ExPRESS shunt and augmented trabeculectomy
Investigator(s):Shum JWH
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2015
Completion Date:09/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chan J.Y.Y., Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K. and Shum J.W.H., Review on the Management of Primary Congenital Glaucoma, In: Shibal Bhartiya , Journal Of Current Glaucoma Practice. Jaypee Journals, 2015, 9: 92-99.
Choy N.K.B., Ng L.K., Shum J.W.H., Fan C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., A Case Report: Anti-Psychotic Agents Related Ocular Toxicity, Medicine (Baltimore). 2016, 95(15): e3360.
Choy N.K.B., ZHU M., Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Chan J.C.H., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Collagen crosslinking in the management of leaking cystic blebs: a prospective study, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015.
Choy N.K.B. and Shum J.W.H., How to assess glaucoma progression? -- For residents and general ophthalmologist, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting 2016 . 2016.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular Pressure Elevation in the Contralateral Untreated Eye Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Rabbit Eyes, Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015, 06: 477.
Choy N.K.B., Chiu K., Shum J.W.H. and Lai J.S.M., Intraocular pressure elevation in the contralateral untreated eye following selective laser trabeculoplasty in rabbit eyes, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress 2016.
Khor C.C., Do T., Jia H., Nakano M., George R., Abu-Amero K., Duvesh R., Chen L.J., Li Z.H.E.N.G., Nongpiur M.E., Perera S.A., Qiao C., Wong H.T., Sakai H., de Meio M.B., Lee M.C., Chan A.S., Azhany Y., Dao T.L.H., Ikedo Y., Perez-Grossmann R.A., Zarnowski T., Day A.C., Jonas J.B., Tam P.O.S., Tran T.A., Ayub H., Akhtar F., Micheal S., Chew P.T.K., Aljasim L.A., Dada T., Luu T.T., Awadalia M.S., Kitnarong N., Wanichwecharungruang B., Aung Y.Y., Mohamed-Noor J., Vijayan S., Sarangapani S., Husain R., Jap A., Baskaran M., Goh D., Su D.H., Wang H., Yong V.K., Yip L.W., Trinh T.B., Makornwattana M., Nguyen T.T., Leuenberger E.U., Park K.H., Wiyogo W.A., Kumar R.S., Tello C., Kurimoto Y., Thapa S.S., Pathanapitoon K., Salmon J.F., Sohn Y.H., Fea A., Ozaki M., Lai J.S.M., Tantisevi V., Khaing C.C., Mizoguchi T., Nakano S., Kim C.Y., Tang G., Fan S., Wu R., Meng H., Nguyen T.T.G., Tran T.D., Ueno M., Martinez J.M., Ramli N., Aung Y.M., Reyes R.D., Vernon S.A., Fang S.K., Xie Z., Chen X.Y., Foo J.N., Sim K.S., Wong T.T., Quek D.T., Venkatesh R., Kavitha S., Krishnadas S.R., Soumittra N., Shantha B., Lim B.A., Ogie J., de Vasconcellos J.P.C., Costa V.P., Abe R.Y., de Souza B.B., Sng C.C., Al-Shahwan S., Craven E.R., Khan M.I., Dada R., Mohanty K., Faiq M.A., Hewitt A.W., Burdon K.P., Gan E.H., Prutthipongsit A., Patthanathamrongkasem T., Catacutan M.A.T., Felarca I.R., Liao C.S., Rusmayani E., Istiantoro V.W., Consolandi G., Pignata G., Lavia C., Rojanapongpun P., Mangkornkanokpong L., Chansangpetch S., Chan J.C.H., Choy N.K.B., Shum J.W.H., Than H.M., Oo K.H., Han A.T., Yong V.H., Ng X.Y., Goh S.R., Chong Y.F., Hibberd M.L., Seielstad M., Png E., Dunstan S.J., Chau N.V.V., Bei K., Zeng Y.X., Karkey, A., Basnyat B., Pasutto F., Paoli D., Frezzotti P., Wang J.J., Mitchell P., Fingert J.H., Allingham, R.R., Hauser M.A., Lim S.T., Chew S.H., Ebstein, R.P., Sakuntabhai A., Park K.H., Ahn J., Boland G., Snippe H., Stead R., Quino R., Zaw S.N., Lukasik U., Shetty R., Zahari M., Bae H.H., Oo N.L., Kubota T., Manassakorn A., Ho W.L., Dallorto L., Hwang Y.H., Kiire C.A., Kuroda M., Djamal Z.E., Peregrino J.I.M., Ghosh A., Jeoung J.W., Hoan T.S., Srisamran N., Sandragasu T., Set S.H., Doan V.H., Bhattacharya H.H., Ho C.L., Tan D.T., Sihota R., Loon S.C., Mori K., Kinoshita S., den Hollander A.I., Qamar R., Wang Y.X., Teo Y.Y., Tai E.S., Hartleben-Matkin C., Lozano-Giral D., Saw S.M., Cheng C.Y., Zenteno J.C., Pang C.P., Bui H.T.T., Hee O., Craig J.E., Edward D.P., Yonahara M., Neto J.M., Guevara-Fujita M.L., Xu L., Ritch R., Liza-Sharmini A.T., Wong T.Y., Al-Obeidan S., Do N.H., Sundaresan P., Tham C.T., Foster P.J., Vijaya L. and Tashiro K., Vithana E.N., Wang N., Aung T., Genome-wide association study identifies five new susceptibility loci for primary angle closure glaucoma, Nature Genetics. 2016.
Lai J.S.M., Choy N.K.B. and Shum J.W.H., Management of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 5: 59-62.
Liu H.L., Shih K.C., Shum J.W.H., Hui K.M.C., Lai J.S.M. and Ip M.S.M., A retrospective study on the prevalence of normal-tension glaucoma among patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.
Shih K.C., Hui K.M.C., Shum J.W.H. and Ip M.S.M., A Retrospective Study on the Prevalence of Normal Tension Glaucoma Among Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology 2016.
Shum J.W.H., Iu P.L., Cheung D.N. and Wong Y.H.I., A case of accidental ocular injury from cosmetic laser burn, Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2015.
Shum J.W.H., Consensual Ophthalmotonic Reaction, Ophthalmology Annual Scientific Meeting 2015.
Shum J.W.H., Glaucoma and the Elderly, an update, Research Centre of Heart, Brain, Hormone & Healthy Aging, 2016.
Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Leung D.Y.L., Tham C.C.Y. and Lai J.S.M., Normal Tension Glaucoma, G for Glaucoma. Jaypee Brothers, 2015.
Shum J.W.H., Optic nerve imaging, Lifeline Express 2015, 2015.
Shum J.W.H., Refractory glaucoma, 2015.
Shum J.W.H., Liu K. and So K.F., The progress in optic nerve regeneration, where are we?, Neural Regeneration Research. 2016, 11: 32.
Shum J.W.H., Visual field interpretation, Lifeline Express 2015, 2015.


Researcher : So KF

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
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:Study of gliogenesis and neurochemistry underlying psychomotor retardation induced by chronic stress and the therapeutic approach for motor training in reversing the adverse effects
Investigator(s):So KF, Wu W, Lee TMC
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:Potential Role of Adiponectin Signaling in Mediating Physical Exercise-Elicited Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Antidepressive Effects in Stressed Mice
Investigator(s):So KF, Xu A
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

CHENG L.F.G., Liu Y.P., Chan C.C.H., So K.F., Zeng H. and Lee T.M.C., Neurobiological underpinnings of sensation seeking trait in heroin abusers, European Neuropsychopharmacology. 2015, 25(11): 1968-1980.
Gresle M... .M..., Liu Y., Kilpatrick T... .J..., Kemper D., Wu Q.Z., Hu B., Fu Q.L., So K.F., Sheng G., Huang G., Pepinsky B., Butzkueven H. and Mi S., Blocking LINGO-1 in vivo reduces degeneration and enhances regeneration of the optic nerve, Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical. 2016, 2.
He L., Tian L., Sun Y., Zhang Y., Xue W., So K.F., Ramakrishna S. and Wu W., Nano-Engineered Environment for Nerve Regeneration: Scaffolds, Functional Molecules and Stem Cells, Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 2016, 11, 00-00. 2015.
Jiao R., Liu Y., Gao H., Xiao J. and So K.F., The Anti-Oxidant and Antitumor Properties of Plant Polysaccharides, The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2016, 44: 463-488.
LEUNG W.H., Lau B.W.M., Chan V.S.F., Lau W.C.S. and So K.F., Abnormal increase of neuronal precursor cells and exacerbated neuroinflammation in the corpus callosum in murine model of systemic lupus erythematosus, Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. 2016, 34: 443-453.
LI T., Ren C., Huang L., Lin B., Pu M., Pickard G.E. and So K.F., The Dorsal Raphe Nucleus Receives Afferents From Alpha-Like Retinal Ganglion Cells and Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells in the Rat, Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science. 2015, 56: 8373.
Lee C.D., Lau B.W.M., Yau S.Y., Leung J.W.H., Wong K.H.H., Lee T.M.C., Wu W. and So K.F., Motor Training Reduces Psychomotor Retardation via Gliogenesis in Rats with Depression-like Behaviour, Neuroscience Symposium 2016 & Annual Scientific Conference of The Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences: Nature and Nurture in Brain Functions. 2016.
Lee T.M.C., Sun D., WONG M.L.N., Shao Z., Men W., Ge J., So K.F., Gao J.H. and Chan C.C., A Pontine Region is a Neural Correlate of the Human Affective Processing Network, EBiomedicine. 2015, 2(11): 1799-1805.
Li A., Xu A., Zhou L. and So K.F., 运动干预神经精神疾病的整合生物学研究与 中国“脑计划”, SCIENTIA SINICA Vitae. SCIENCE CHINA PRESS, 2015, 46 (2): 216-217.
Man Lau B...W..., Yau S...Y..., Po K...T... and So K.F., Neurological Disorders, Adult Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus. Elsevier, 2016, 249-275.
Manthey A.L., Chang R.C.C., So K.F. and Chiu K., Understanding Alzheimer’s disease in Hong Kong: can regular retinal health checkups be used to diagnose, monitor and study disease pathogenesis?, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 20: 1-9.
Po K.T., Siu A.M.H., Lau B.W.M., Chan J.N.M., So K.F. and Chan C.C.H., Repeated, high-dose dextromethorphan treatment decreases neurogenesis and results in depression-like behavior in rats, Experimental Brain Research. 2015, 233: 2205-2214.
Shi L., Guo Y., Dong C., Huddleaton J., Yang H., Han X., Fu A., Li Q., Li N., Gong S., Lintner K... .E..., Ding Q., Wang Z., Hu J., Wang D., Wang F., Wang L., Lyon G... .J..., Guan Y., Shen Y., Evgrafov O... .V..., Knowles J... .A..., Thibaud-Nissen F., Schneider V., Yu C.Y., Zhou L., Eichler E... .E..., So K.F. and Wang K., Long-read sequencing and de novo assembly of a Chinese genome, Nature Communications. 2016, 7: 12065.
Shum J.W.H., Liu K. and So K.F., The progress in optic nerve regeneration, where are we?, Neural Regeneration Research. 2016, 11: 32.
So K.F., Pickard G.E. and Pu M.L., Dorsal raphe nucleus projecting retinal ganglion cells: Why Y cells?, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. Elsevier, 2015, 118-131.
So K.F. and Xu X.M., Letter from the Editors-in-Chief, Neural Regeneration Research. 2016, 11: 5.
Wang H., Lau B.W.M., Wang N.L., Wang S.Y., L Q.J., Chang R.C.C. and So K.F., Lycium barbarum polysaccharides promotes in vivo proliferation of adult rat retinal progenitor cells, Neural Regeneration Research. Neural Regeneration Research, 2015, 10: 1976.
Zhang T., Huang L., Zhang L., Tan M., Pu M., Pickard G... .E..., So K.F. and Ren C., ON and OFF retinal ganglion cells differentially regulate serotonergic and GABAergic activity in the dorsal raphe nucleus, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 26060.
Zhang Y., Peng B., Wang S., Liang Y.X., Yang J., So K.F. and Yuan T.F., Image processing methods to elucidate spatial characteristics of retinal microglia after optic nerve transection, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 21816.
Zhu H., Poon W., Liu Y., Leung G.K.K., Wong Y.W., Feng Y., Ng S.C., Tsang K.S., Sun D.T., Yeung D.K., Shen C., Niu F., Xu Z., Tan P., Tang S., Gao H., Cha Y., So K.F., Fleischaker R. and Sun D., Phase I-II clinical trial assessing safety and efficacy of umbilical cord blood mononuclear cell transplant therapy of chronic complete spinal cord injury, Cell Transplantation. 2016, Epub on 2016-04-05.


Researcher : WONG SY

List of Research Outputs

WONG S.Y., Yao K.M., Chan B.P. and Lo A.C.Y., Terminable Encapsulated-Cell Drug Delivery Device for Safer Ocular Applications, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging: “Science and Aging: An Era of Discovery”. 2016.


Researcher : Wong DSH

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: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


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-Effectiveness of Screening for Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration during Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Ophthalmology. 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Chan C.K.W., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Lian J. and Wong D.S.H., Cost-effectiveness of screening for intermediate age-related macular degeneration during diabetic retinopathy screening, OPHTHALMOLOGY. American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015, 122: 2278-85.
Lian J., Gangwani R.A., McGhee S., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K. and Wong D.S.H., Systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Hong Kong: prevalence of DR and visual impairment among diabetic population, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, bjophthalmol-2015-307382.
Lian J., McGhee S., Gangwani R.A., Chan C.K.W., Lam C.L.K., Yap M.K. and Wong D.S.H., The impact of a co-payment on the cost-effectiveness of screening for diabetic retinopathy, Journal of Public Health. 2015.
ZHEN Z., CHEN Y., Shih K.C., Liu J., Yuen M.A.M., Wong D.S.H., Lam K.S.L., Tse H.F. and Yiu K.H., Altered myocardial response in patients with diabetic retinopathy: An exercise echocardiography study, Cardiovascular Diabetology. 2015, 14: 123.


Researcher : Wong KHH

List of Research Outputs

Lee C.D., Lau B.W.M., Yau S.Y., Leung J.W.H., Wong K.H.H., Lee T.M.C., Wu W. and So K.F., Motor Training Reduces Psychomotor Retardation via Gliogenesis in Rats with Depression-like Behaviour, Neuroscience Symposium 2016 & Annual Scientific Conference of The Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences: Nature and Nurture in Brain Functions. 2016.


Researcher : Wong LMR

List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Chow S.W.S., Wong L.M.R., Zhao P.S., Lee W.Y.J., Chan C.W., Li K.K.W. and Wong Y.H.I., The use of optical coherence tomography in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy – A Review, In: Prof Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.
Wong L.M.R., Lok J.K., Iu L.P.L., Lee W.Y.J., Chan T.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Reticular drusen in a Chinese population, In: Wong IY, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 19: 16-20.


Researcher : Wong YHI

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, Gangwani RA
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:02/2014
Completion Date:11/2016


Project Title:An Optical Coherence Tomography study to investigate a novel parameter for visual correlation and progress prediction in patients with diabetic macula oedema
Investigator(s):Wong YHI, Fong DYT, Li Q, Iu LPL
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:To investigate the risk profile for progression in patients with subclinical diabetic macular edema
Investigator(s):Wong YHI, Fong DYT
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Advancement and impact of Ophthalmologists in Scientific Era; Viral Retinitis - An Asian Perspective/Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy - all you need to know!
Investigator(s):Wong YHI
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chhablani J., Wong Y.H.I. and Tan C., Choroidal Imaging, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting 2016.
Chow L.W.L., Chow S.W.S., Wong L.M.R., Zhao P.S., Lee W.Y.J., Chan C.W., Li K.K.W. and Wong Y.H.I., The use of optical coherence tomography in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy – A Review, In: Prof Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.
Iu L.P.L. and Wong Y.H.I., Interesting and challenging cases in ocular oncology, APVRS 2015.
Iu L.P.L., Fan C.Y., Lau K.P., Chan S.Y.T., Kwong Y.L. and Wong Y.H.I., Long-term Follow-up of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patients: Clinical Features and Visual Prognosis, American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 165: 145-153.
Lee R., Chang R., Wong Y.H.I., Lai J.S.M., Lee J. and Singh K., Assessment of corneal biomechanical parameters in myopes and emmetropes using the Corvis ST, Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 2016, 99: 157-162.
Shum J.W.H., Iu P.L., Cheung D.N. and Wong Y.H.I., A case of accidental ocular injury from cosmetic laser burn, Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2015.
Wong K.H., Lau K.P., Chhablani J., Tao Y., Li Q. and Wong Y.H.I., Central serous chorioretinopathy: what we have learnt so far, Acta Ophthalmologica. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Wong L.M.R., Lok J.K., Iu L.P.L., Lee W.Y.J., Chan T.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Reticular drusen in a Chinese population, In: Wong IY, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, 19: 16-20.
Wong Y.H.I., Shi X., Gangwani R.A., Zhao P., Iu L.P.L., Li Q., Ng L.K. and Li X., 1-year results of combined half-dose photodynamic therapy and ranibizumab for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, BMC Ophthalmology. 2015, 15.
Wong Y.H.I., Iu L.P.L. and Lai C.H.Y., A simple modification to the 25-gauge trocar and cannula system for retinopathy of prematurity related lens-sparing vitrectomy, BMC ophthalmology. 2016, 16: 38.
Wong Y.H.I., An update in the treatment and prevention of age related macular degeneration, CME Bulletin. 2015, 2015 Sep: 10-15.
Wong Y.H.I., An update on the treatment and prevention of age related macular degeneration, CME bulletin. 2015.
Wong Y.H.I., Distinguish Fellow , Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2015.
Wong Y.H.I., Optimizing diagnosis & management in PCV, Northern Taiwan PCV forum. 2016.
Wong Y.H.I., Chhablani J., Kawasaki R. and Chen Y.X., PCV - ALL you need to know!, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting 2016.
Wong Y.H.I., Sequential therapy with dexamethasone intravitreal implant and ranibizumab for the treatment of macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion., APVRS 2015.
Wong Y.H.I., Sequential treatment with anti-VEGF and intravitreal dexamethasone in the treatment of macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion, Asia Pacific Vitreo Retinal Society Meeting 2015.
Wong Y.H.I., The Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology – the way forward, In: Wong IY, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. HKAM Press, 2015, 19: 6-7.
Wong Y.H.I., 眼底黄斑水肿的治疗, Tianjin International Ophthalmology Forum 2016.
Wong Y.H.I., Treatment of diabetic macular edema - the current updates, Retina Workshop 2016.
Wong Y.H.I., Tao Y. and Sonoda K.H., Viral Retinitis - an Asian Perspective, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting 2016.
Wong Y.H.I., 黄斑水肿的治疗, 2015 年首届重庆市眼底诊 疗读片会(眼肿瘤专题) 暨西南医院眼底病和神经眼 科国家级继续教育学习 班, 2015.
ZHENG F., Jang W., Fung K.C.F., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Up-Regulation of ENO1 by HIF-1α in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells after Hypoxic Challenge Is Not Involved in the Regulation of VEGF Secretion, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0147961.


Researcher : Woo VCP

List of Research Outputs

Chan T.C.Y., Ng L.K., Cheng G.P.M., Wang Z., Ye C., Woo V.C.P., Tham C.C.Y. and Jhanji V., Vector analysis of astigmatic correction after small-incision lenticule extraction and femtosecond-assisted LASIK for low to moderate myopic astigmatism, British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015, bjophthalmol-2015-307238.
Cheng G.P.M., Wang G.Q., Dang Y., Huang Q., Woo V.C.P. and Chiu K., In vitro evaluation of the material effect of intraocular lens on lens epithelial cell proliferation, migration and transformation, 31st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2016). 2016, EX1-011.
Huang Q., Chiu K., Dang Y., Cheng G.P.M., Woo V.C.P. and Wang G.Q., 三种不同材料人工晶状体的囊膜生物相容性比较, 中华实验眼科杂志, P.R. China, 2016, 34: 402-407.
Jhanji V., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P., Ng L.K., Tham C., Wang Z., Woo V.C.P. and Ye C., Comparative Evaluation Of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction And Femtosecond Lasik For Correction Of Low To Moderate Astigmatism, World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2016.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Jhanji V., Ye C., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Comparison of the Early Clinical Outcomes between Combined Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction and Collagen Cross-Linking versus SMILE for Myopia, Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016, 2016: 1-7.
Ng L.K., Chan T.C.Y., Cheng G.P.M., Woo V.C.P. and Lai J.S.M., Early Outcome of Combined Small-Incision Lenticular Extraction (SMILE) and Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (AAO 2015). 2015.


Researcher : Yim SM

List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Ng L.K., Shih K.C., Chan K.S.K., Yim S.M. and Lai J.S.M., Ocular manifestations and complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asian eyes: Does the extent of body surface area involved matter?, Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium 2015.


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 Fund 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 : Yu S

List of Research Outputs

Chiu K., JIANG Z., Dang Y., Yu S. and Lai J.S.M., Neuroprotective Effects of Papaverine on Retinal Ganglion Cells in Optic Nerve Transection Model, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting. 2016.
Yu S., Li J., Chiu K. and Tang X., In vivo real-time intraocular pressure measurement: Non-invasive tonometer vs. intra-vitreous pressure sensor, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting. 2016.


Researcher : ZHANG Z

List of Research Outputs

GAO F., Chiu S.M., Motan D.A.L., ZHANG Z., CHEN L., Ji H.O.N.G.-.L.I.N., Tse H.F., Fu Q.I.N.F.-.L.I.N.G. and Lian Q., Mesenchymal stem cells and immunomodulation: current status and future prospects, Cell Death and Disease. 2016, 7: e2062.
Zhang Y., ZHANG Z., GAO F., Tse H.F., Tergaonkar V. and Lian Q., Paracrine regulation in mesenchymal stem cells: the role of Rap1, Cell Death and Disease. 2015, 6: e1932.
Zhang Y., CHIU S.M., LIANG X., GAO F., ZHANG Z., Liao S., LIANG Y., Low D. .J. .H., Tse H.F., Lian Q. and Tergaonkar V., Rap1-mediated nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) activity regulates the paracrine capacity of mesenchymal stem cells in heart repair following infarction, CELL DEATH DISCOVERY. 2015.


Researcher : ZHENG F

List of Research Outputs

ZHENG F., Jang W., Fung K.C.F., Lo A.C.Y. and Wong Y.H.I., Up-Regulation of ENO1 by HIF-1α in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells after Hypoxic Challenge Is Not Involved in the Regulation of VEGF Secretion, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0147961.


Researcher : ZHU M

List of Research Outputs

Choy N.K.B., ZHU M., Shum J.W.H., Ho W.L., Chan J.C.H., Ng L.K. and Lai J.S.M., Collagen crosslinking in the management of leaking cystic blebs: a prospective study, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2015.
Choy N.K.B. and ZHU M., Role of exercise and diet on neuroprotection, Jinan 2016 International Conference for Vision & Eye Research. 2016.
Choy N.K.B. and ZHU M., What you do from the morning to sleep affects your eyes – Life style in relation to glaucoma management, 6th Global Ophthalmologists Annual Meeting 2016. 2016.
ZHU M., Choy N.K.B. and Lai J.S.M., Neuro-protective effect of physical exercise on retinal ganglion cells in acute intraocular pressure elevation models in rats, ARVO 2016.


Researcher : Zhang Y

Project Title:Important roles of Rap1/NF-κB signal pathway in regulation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)-secreted cytokines and survival in myocardial infarction
Investigator(s):Zhang Y, Lian Q
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:ESC Congress 2015; Inhibition of Rap1 enhances mesenchymal stem cells-mediated heart protection following myocardial infarction
Investigator(s):Zhang Y
Department:Ophthalmology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2015
Completion Date:09/2015


List of Research Outputs

LI X., Michaeloudes C., Zhang Y., Lian Q., Bhavsar P.K., Ip M.S.M., Chung K.F. and Mak J.C.W., Induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells attenuate cigarette smoke-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in airway smooth muscle cells, 21st Medical Research Conference, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22 (Suppl.): 39.
LI X., Michaeloudes C., Zhang Y., Lian Q., Mak J.C.W., Bhavsar P.K. and Chung K., Oxidative Stress-Induced Mitochondria Alteration In Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells And Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2016, 193: A5544.
Lian Q., Zhang Y., Liang X., Gao F. and Tse H.F., Directed Differentiation of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells to Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Methods Mol Biol. 2016, 1416: 289-98.
Sun Y., Zhang Y., Li X., Deng M., Gao W., Yao Y., CHIU S.M., LIANG X., GAO F., Chan C.W.Y., Tse H.F., Shi J., Fu Q. and Lian Q., Insensitivity of Human iPS Cells-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Interferon-γ -induced HLA Expression Potentiates Repair Efficiency of Hind Limb Ischemia in Immune Humanized NOD Scid Gamma Mice, STEM CELLS. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Zhang Y., ZHANG Z., GAO F., Tse H.F., Tergaonkar V. and Lian Q., Paracrine regulation in mesenchymal stem cells: the role of Rap1, Cell Death and Disease. 2015, 6: e1932.
Zhang Y., CHIU S.M., LIANG X., GAO F., ZHANG Z., Liao S., LIANG Y., Low D. .J. .H., Tse H.F., Lian Q. and Tergaonkar V., Rap1-mediated nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) activity regulates the paracrine capacity of mesenchymal stem cells in heart repair following infarction, CELL DEATH DISCOVERY. 2015.


Researcher : Zhao PS

List of Research Outputs

Chow L.W.L., Chow S.W.S., Wong L.M.R., Zhao P.S., Lee W.Y.J., Chan C.W., Li K.K.W. and Wong Y.H.I., The use of optical coherence tomography in the assessment of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy – A Review, In: Prof Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015.


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