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Page 1: 11 Dissertation Projects9. Dr. Zunaina Embong Evaluation of PCR method to detect fungal aetiology in microbial keratitis Nov 2002 Evaluation of PCR method to detect fungal aetiology

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Dissertation Projects

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No Name Research Project Year Publication / Presentation

1.

Dr. Noramazlan Ramli

The use of conjunctival impression cytology to determine the density of goblet cells and presence of mast cells on the conjunctival epithelium in patient with vernal keratoconjunctivitis

May 2001

Conjunctival impression cytology to determine the density of goblet cells and presence of mast cells on the conjunctival epithelium in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis 19th Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress, Penang, Malaysia, 15-17 June 2001 (Oral Presentation)

2.

Dr. Nik Azlan Nik Zaid

Topical latanoprost (PGF2 analogue) for the prevention of immediate increase in intraocular pressure after cataract extraction

May 2001

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3.

Dr. Maizan Yaakub

Factors influencing raised intraocular pressure in corneal ulcer

May 2001

Contributing factors for high intraocular pressure (IOP) in corneal ulcers International Medical & Health Congress, USM Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 25-28 May 2007 (Oral Presentation) Factors influencing raised intraocular pressure in corneal ulcers The Asia-ARVO Meeting on Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Singapore, 2-5 March 2007 (Poster Presentation)

4.

Dr. Ng Sok Lin

Association between myopia and amplitude of accommodation in young adults

Nov 2001

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5.

Dr. Tengku Ahmad Kamal Al-riffin b. Tg. Abd. Halim

Comparison in predictability of postoperative refraction between phacoemulsification and extracapsular cataract extraction

May 2002

Comparison in predictability of postoperative refraction between phacoemulsification and extracapsular cataract extraction 1st USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2003 (Oral Presentation)

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6.

Dr. Go Eng Soon

Expression of interleukin 4, Interleukin 4 receptor and IL – 4 receptor related GP 200-MR6 molecule in pterygium and normal bulbar conjunctiva tissue

May 2002

Expression of interleukin 4, Interleukin 4 receptor and IL – 4 receptor related GP 200-MR6 molecule in pterygium and normal bulbar conjunctiva tissue International Council of Ophthalmology Congress Sydney, Australia, 20 April 2002 (Poster Presentation)

7.

Dr. Liza Sharmini Ahmad Tajudin

The effects of topical antiglaucoma drugs on the conjunctiva cell profile

May 2002

The effects of topical antiglaucoma drugs on the conjunctiva cell profile 8th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 8-9 May 2003 (Oral Presentation) The effects of topical antiglaucoma drugs on the conjunctiva cell profile on Asian patients 21st Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress, Langkawi, Malaysia, 20-22 June 2003 (Oral Presentation) Topical antiglaucoma drugs: The effects on the conjunctiva cell profile and trabeculectomy outcome 4th Congress of Asian-Oceanic Glaucoma Society, Hong Kong, 1-4 October 2003 (Poster Presentation)

The effects of topical antiglaucoma drugs on the conjunctival cell profile of Asian patients Asian Journal of Ophthalmology 2007;9:17-22 (Publication)

8.

Dr. Chew Leong Sun

Morphological differences between the two eyes of patients with asymmetrical cataract : A pilot study

Nov 2002

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9. Dr. Zunaina Embong Evaluation of PCR method to detect fungal aetiology in microbial keratitis

Nov 2002 Evaluation of PCR method to detect fungal aetiology in microbial keratitis 7th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 May 2002 (Oral Presentation) Evaluation of PCR method to detect fungal aetiology in microbial keratitis 21st Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress, Langkawi, Malaysia, 20-22 June 2003 Best Oral Presentation Detection of fungal pathogen in microbial keratitis by PCR 1st USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2003 (Oral Presentation)

Detection of fungal keratitis by PCR Medical Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 4 October 2003 Best Oral Presentation Specific detection of fungal pathogens by 18S rRNA gene PCR in microbial keratitis

BMC Ophthalmology 2008;8:7 (Publication)

10.

Dr. Ng Gim Leong

A demographic study of glaucoma cases seen in the Eye Clinic of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Nov 2002

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11.

Dr. Wan Azizan Wan Ab. Kadir

Corneal endothelial cell changes in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)

Nov 2002

Corneal endothelial cell changes in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) 7th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 May 2002 (Oral Presentation)

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Corneal endothelial cell changes in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) 1st USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2003 (Oral Presentation) Corneal endothelial cell changes in primary open angle glaucoma International Medical Journal 2004; 2(2): (Publication)

12.

Dr. Chandramalar a/p Santhirathelagan

Association of degree of corneal arcus with fasting lipid profile in individuals aged 30 – 60 years

Nov 2002

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13.

Dr. Bakiah Shaharuddin

The antifungal effects of “Gamat” extracts in aspergillus keratitis in rabbits

May 2003

The antifungal effects of “Gamat” extracts (Stichopus chloronatus) in aspergillus keratitis in rabbits 9th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 May 2004 (Oral Presentation) The antifungal effects of “Gamat” extracts (Stichopus chloronatus) in aspergillus keratitis in rabbits

20th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-31 March 2005 (Oral Presentation) Antifungal effects of a sea cucumber (Stichopus chloranatus) on Aspergillus fumigatus International Medical Journal 2006;13(2):135-138 (Publication)

14.

Dr. Rosnita Alias

The modified VF-14 : Study of visual function status in pre and post cataract surgery

May 2003

Evaluation of visual function status pre and post cataract surgery using a modified VF-14 13th MaSIS Meeting 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3-4 October 2009 (Oral Presentation)

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Modified VF-14: a visual function status assessment pre and post cataract surgery 25th Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ophthalmic Congress Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 Nov 2009 (Poster Presentation)

15.

Dr. Zamri Noordin

A review of open globe injury in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia over 10 years

May 2003

Open globe eye injury – A 10 years experience of HUSM (1990-1999) 21st Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress 2003 Langkawi, Malaysia, 20-22 June 2003 (Poster Presentation) Open globe eye injury – A 10 years experience of HUSM (1990-1999) 1st USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2003 (Poster Presentation)

Open globe injury in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia - a 10-year review International Journal of Ophthalmology 2014:7(3):486-490 (Publication)

16.

Dr. Shuaibah Ab. Ghani

A study of contrast sensitivity in smokers and non-smokers among army personnel

May 2003

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17.

Dr. Zabri Kamarudin

The intraocular pressure changes during haemodialysis at Hospital Kuala Terengganu

May 2003

Intraocular pressure changes during haemodialysis in Hospital Kuala Terengganu 8th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 8-9 May 2003 (Poster Presentation) The intraocular pressure changes during haemodialysis

21st Malaysia - Singapore Ophthalmic Congress 2003 Langkawi, Malaysia, 20-22 June 2003 (Poster Presentation)

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18.

Dr. Saira Fairma Ismail Mokhtar

A comparative study on the severity of dry eyes between menopausal women not on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and those on HRT in HUSM

Nov 2003

A comparative study on the severity of dry eyes between menopausal women not on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and those on HRT in HUSM 2nd USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2004 Best Oral Presentation Occurrence of dry eye in post-menopausal women on hormone replacement therapy: fake or fact?

International Medical & Health Congress USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 25-28 May 2007 (Oral Presentation) Dry eye in post-menopausal Asian women on hormone replacement therapy International Journal of Ophthalmology 2007;7(5):1237-1239 (Publication)

19.

Dr. Azma Azalina Ahmad Alwi

Detection of herpes simplex infection in viral conjunctivitis using polymerase chain reaction – A pilot study

May 2004

Detection of herpes simplex infection in viral conjunctivitis using polymerase chain reaction – A pilot study

9th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2004 (Oral Presentation) Detection of herpes simplex infection in viral conjunctivitis using PCR – A pilot study 2nd USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2004 (Oral Presentation)

20.

Dr. Rosli Mohd Kassim

A comparative study of corneal thickness and endothelial cells changes in Type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic patients following cataract surgery

May 2004

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21.

Dr. Tan Soo Hoi

Comparison of conjunctival impression cytology between glaucoma patients treated with topical timolol maleate 0.5% and topical latanoprost 0.005%

May 2004

Comparison of conjunctival impression cytology between glaucoma patients treated with topical timolol maleate 0.5% and topical latanoprost 0.005% 9th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2004 (Oral Presentation) Comparison of conjunctival impression cytology between glaucoma patients treated with topical timolol maleate and topical latanoprost 2nd USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2004 (Oral Presentation) Conjunctival impression cytology in glaucoma patients treated with topical latanaprost and timolol maleate South East Asia Glaucoma Meeting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 26-28 August 2004 (Oral Presentation) The effects of topical antiglaucoma on conjunctival impression cytology in Malay glaucoma patients International Medical Journal 2010;17(4):271-274 (Publication)

22.

Dr. Mohd Aziz Husni

A study on central corneal thickness and morphology in myopic Malay undergraduates of Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia

May 2004

Central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure among Malay undergraduates of Health Campus, USM 9th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2004 (Oral Presentation) Central corneal thickness and morphology in myopic Malay undergraduates of Health Campus, USM 9th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2004 (Oral Presentation)

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23.

Dr. Shatriah Ismail

A randomized comparison on the corneal endothelial morphology after the use of 2 different viscoelastic agents during phacoemulsification surgery

Nov 2004

A randomized comparison on the corneal endothelial morphology after the use of 2 different viscoelastic agents during phacoemulsification surgery 20th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-31 March 2005 (Oral Presentation) Effect of Healon 5 and Healon GV on corneal endothelium after phacoemulsification surgery

10th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 21-22 May 2005 (Oral Presentation) Effect of Healon 5 and Healon GV on corneal endothelial morphology after phacoemulsification surgery. International Medical Journal 2006;13:281-285 (Publication)

24.

Dr. Nor Anita Che Omar

Ultrasonographic features in staphylococcus epidermidis, pseudomonas aeruginosa and candida albicans endophthalmitis in rabbits

Nov 2004

Ultrasonographic features in staphylococcus epidermidis, pseudomonas aeruginosa and candida albicans endophthalmitis in rabbits 20th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-31 March 2005 (Best National Paper – International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)) Ultrasonographic features in staphylococcus epidermidis, pseudomonas aeruginosa and candida albicans endophthalmitis in rabbits World Ophthalmology Congress, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 16 February 2006 (Oral Presentation)

Ultrasonographic and pathological features in candida albicans, staphylococcus epidermidis and pseudomonas aeruginosa induced endophthalmitis

International Medical Journal 2010;17(4):275-280 (Publication)

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25.

Dr. Afizah Isnin

A comparative study on surgical outcomes in primary pterygium excision using air-dried amniotic membrane graft versus bare sclera technique

Nov 2004

A comparative study on surgical outcomes in primary pterygium excision using air-dried amniotic membrane graft versus bare sclera technique 9th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2004 (Oral Presentation) A comparative study on surgical outcomes in primary pterygium excision using air-dried amniotic membrane graft versus bare sclera technique 2nd USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 17-18 July 2004 (Oral Presentation) A comparative study on surgical outcomes in primary pterygium excision using air-dried amniotic membrane graft versus bare sclera technique

20th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-31 March 2005 (Oral Presentation)

26.

Dr. Andrew Lim Keat Eu

Prevalence clinical features and risk factors of thyroids associated ophthalmopathy in a multiethnic Malaysian population

May 2005

Prevalence clinical features and risk factors of thyroids associated ophthalmopathy in a multiethnic Malaysian population

20th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-31 March 2005 (Oral Presentation) Prevalence, risk factors and clinical features of thyroid associated ophthalmopathy in multiethnic Malaysian patients with Graves Disease Thyroid 2008;18 (12):1297-1300 (Publication)

27.

Dr. Ezanee Mokhtar

An evaluation of digital photography and image analysis software for assessment of corneal ulcer size progression

Nov 2005

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28.

Dr. Mohd Mansor Shariff

A pilot study of bovine bone for orbital implant in rabbits

May 2006

Bovine bone xenograft as orbital implants in rabbits - A pilot study ASIA ARVO Meeting on Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Singapore, 3-5 March 2007 (Poster Presentation)

Bovine bone hydroxyapatite orbital implants in rabbits

23rd Malaysia Singapore Ophthalmic Congress Kota Kinabalu Sabah, 1-3 June 2007 (Poster Presentation) Bovine bone xenograft as orbital implants in rabbit eyes International Journal of Ophthalmology 2007; 7 (6): 1495-9 (Publication)

29.

Dr. Ong Lieh Bin

The role of beta 2-receptor polymorphisms on pressure lowering effects of topical timolol maleate in glaucomatous patients.

May 2006

The role of -20C and GLN 27 of beta 2-adrenoreceptor polymorphisms in glaucoma patients and their responsiveness to topical timolol 21st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Singapore, 10-14 June 2006 (Oral Presentation) The possible association of -20C and Gln 27 of beta-2 adrenoreceptor polymorphisms in glaucoma patients and responsiveness of topical timolol Human Genome Meeting, Helsinki, Finland, 31 May-3 June 2006 (Poster Presentation)

30.

Dr. Chieng Lee Ling

Prostanoid receptor polymorphism: The association of novel single nucleotide polymorphism with the responsiveness of glaucoma patients to topical latanoprost

May 2006

The effect of novel mutation of prostanoid receptor gene of pressure lowering effect of latanoprost. A preliminary report 3rd USM Ophthalmology Symposium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 16-17 July 2005 Best Oral Presentation The effect of prostanoid receptor polymorphism in glaucoma patients 21st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)

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Congress, Singapore, 10-14 June 2006 (Oral Presentation) Prostaglandin F2α receptor gene polymorphism and its association with pressure lowering effect of topical latanoprost among Malaysian glaucoma patients

2nd National Colloqium and workshop in Pharmacogenetics Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 26-27 May 2008 2nd Best Oral Presentation

31.

Dr. Selvaraja P. Vengadasalam

The influence of beta 2 – Adrenoreceptor polymorphisms on spirometric changes in glaucoma patients receiving topical timolol –XE

Nov 2006

The influence of beta2-adrenoreceptor polymorphism on spirometric changes in glaucoma patients receiving topical timolol treatment 11th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 20-21 May 2006 (Oral Presentation) The role of beta-2 adrenoreceptor in respiratory impairment of glaucoma patients on topical timolol XE 0.5% SEAGIG Chennai: International Glaucoma Convention Chennai, India, 1-3 December 2006 Best Oral Presentation

32.

Dr. Syaratul Emma Hashim

The study of prevalence of refractive error among Malay primary school children in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Nov 2006

The study of prevalence of refractive error among Malay primary school children in Kota Bharu, Kelantan 11th National Conference on Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 20-21 May 2006 (Oral Presentation)

Prevalence of refractive error among Malay primary school children in Kota Bharu district Persidangan Kesihatan Kebangsaan Ke V USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 25-26 July 2007 (Oral Presentation) Prevalence of refractive error among Malay primary school children in Kota Bharu district 7th MOH-AMM Scientific Meeting

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Penang, Malaysia, 6-9 September 2007 (Poster Presentation)

Visual impairment among the Malay primary school children in Kota Bharu district, Kelantan 18th SNEC Anniversary Meeting, Singapore, 14-17 March 2008 (Poster Presentation) The study of prevalence of refractive error among Malay primary school children in suburban area of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore 2008; 37: 940-946 (Publication)

33.

Dr. Asokumaran Thanaraj

Vision screening among preschool children aged 4 to 6 years in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Nov 2006

Prevalence of refractive error and visual impairment among preschool children aged 4 to 6 years in Kota Bharu

World Ophthalmology Congress, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 16 February 2006 (Poster Presentation)

34.

Dr. Wan Norliza Wan Muda

A comparative study of accommodative potential after intraocular lens implantation

May 2007

A comparative study of accommodative potential after intraocular lens implantation

22th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Lahore, Pakistan, 24-28 February 2007 (Oral Presentation)

35.

Dr. Adil Hussein

Cross sectional study to determine visual impairment and anterior segment abnormality among pre-school children in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

May 2007

Visual impairment and anterior segment abnormality among preschool children in Kota Bharu, Kelantan: A kindergarten based screening

18th SNEC Anniversary Meeting, Singapore, 14-17 March 2008 (Poster Presentation)

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36.

Dr. Nor Fadzillah Abd Jalil

A study on the capability of frequency doubling perimetry in the detection of visual field abnormalities in primary open angle glaucoma patients

May 2007

Visual field abnormalities detection by Frequency Doubling Perimetry versus Humphrey Field Analyzer in primary open angle glaucoma 2nd World Glaucoma Congress, Singapore, 18-21 July 2007 (Poster Presentation) The use of Humphrey Matrix FDP versus Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer among POAG patients 23rd Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress Kota Kinabalu Sabah, 1-3 June 2007 (Poster Presentation) Detection of visual field abnormalities using Humphrey Matrix Frequency Doubling Perimetry among POAG patients 23rd Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress Kota Kinabalu Sabah, 1-3 June 2007 (Poster Presentation)

Sensitivity and specificity of Humphrey matrix frequency doubling perimetry in the detection of visual field abnormalities among POAG patients

23rd Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress Kota Kinabalu Sabah, 1-3 June 2007 (Poster Presentation)

37.

Dr. Nor’aini Ramlee

A study of single nucleotide polymorphism at nucleotide 153, 104 among Malaysian children with retinoblastoma and their parents

May 2007

Nucleotide 153,104 (A toG) RB1 SNP among Malaysian retinoblastoma children and their parents: distribution and association

7th National Congress on Genetics, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 5-7 May 2007 (Oral Presentation) A study of single nucleotide polymorphism at nucleotide 153, 104 among Malaysian children with retinoblastoma and their parents ASIA ARVO Meeting on Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Singapore, 3-5 March 2007 (Poster Presentation)

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Distribution of nucleotide 153 104 (A to G) RB1 SNP among Malaysian children with retinoblastoma and its association with clinical presentation 7th Human Genome Organization (HUGO) – Asia Pacific Meeting (8th Asia Pacific Conference on Human Genetics) Cebu, Phillipines, 2-5 May 2008 (Poster Presentation) Identification of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) 153 104 (A to G) of RB1 gene in Malaysian retinoblastoma children and its association with laterality and staging of the disease International Medical Journal 2010:17(2):129-133 (Publication)

38.

Dr. Cheong Min Tet

A study on the expression of HLA-DR on conjunctival epithelial cell in patients treated with topical latanoprost as adjunctive therapy and its association with prostanoid (FP) receptor polymorphisms

May 2007

The expression of HLA-DR on conjunctival epithelial cells in patients treated with topical latanoprost as adjunctive therapy ASIA ARVO Meeting on Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Singapore, 3-5 March 2007 (Poster Presentation) The role of prostanoid receptor (PTGFR) polymorphism in the expression of HLA-DR on conjunctival epithelial cells in patients treated with topical latanoprost as adjunctive therapy 2nd World Glaucoma Congress, Singapore, 18-21 July 2007 Glaucoma Societies Top Poster

A study on the possible association of prostaglandin F2α receptor gene polymorphism with expression of HLA-DR on conjunctival epithelial cells of patients on topical latanoprost

7th Human Genome Organization (HUGO) – Asia Pacific Meeting (8th Asia Pacific Conference on Human Genetics), Cebu, Phillipines, 2-5 May 2008 (Poster Presentation)

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39.

Dr. Azhany Yaakub

The prevalence of refractive error among Malay school children, ages 13-16 year old in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

May 2007

Refractive error screening among Malay teenagers, aged 13-16 years old in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

ASIA ARVO Meeting on Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Singapore, 3-5 March 2007 (Oral Presentation) Refractive error screening among Malay teenagers, aged 13-16 years old in Kota Bharu, Kelantan Persidangan Kesihatan Kebangsaan Ke V USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 25-26 July 2007 (Oral Presentation) Myopia study among Malay teenagers in Kota Bharu, Kelantan 4th USM Ophthalmology Symposium (4th USM-UM-UKM Ophthalmology Meeting) Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 26-27 July 2008 (Poster Presentation)

40.

Dr. Tengku Norina Tuan Jaffar

The study of refractive error and ocular biometry in low birth weight children aged 9 to 12 years old in Kota Bharu

Nov 2007

A comparison study of ocular biometry in low versus normal birth weight malay children in kota Bharu, Kelantan 16th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22 – 23 June 2011 (Poster Presentation)

The refractive error comparison study in normal and low birth weight Malay children aged 9 to 12 years old in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

27th Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ophthalmic Congress Penang, Malaysia, 24-26 June 2011 (Poster Presentation)

41.

Dr. Hah Yun Khean

Central corneal thickness and corneal curvature in normal tension glaucoma

Nov 2007

Central corneal thickness in normal tension glaucoma 23rd Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress Kota Kinabalu Sabah, 1-3 June 2007 (Poster Presentation)

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42.

Dr. Azreen Redzal Anuar

The study of correlation of quality of life assessment with visual function among Malaysian glaucomatous patients

May 2008

The study of correlation of quality of life assessment with visual function among Kelantan glaucomatous patients 13th National Institutes of Health Scientific Meeting and the 4th National Conference for Clinical Research Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2-4 June 2010 (Poster Presentation)

43.

Dr. Che Mahiran Che Daud

An experimental study on intrastromal injection Amphotericin B in Fusarium Solani keratitis in rabbits

May 2008

An experimental study on intrastromal injection of Amphotericin B in rabbits with Fusarium solani keratitis 13th National Conference of Medical Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2008 (Oral Presentation)

44.

Dr. Kodiswary Maharajah

The prevalence of prostanaoid receptor gene (PTGFR) polymorphism and its association with anterior segment biometry in primary angle closure

May 2008

The possible role of PTGFR gene polymorphism in predicting acute attack (AAC) of primary angle closure (PAC)

13th National Conference of Medical Sciences, USM Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2008 3rd Best Oral Presentation The role of prostanoid receptor gene (PTGFR) polymorphisms and anterior segment biometry in primary angle-closure and acute angle-closure patients

5th Congress of the South East Asia Glaucoma Interest Group (6th Meeting of the Asian Angle-Closure Glaucoma Club) Seoul, Korea, 25-27 September 2008 (Oral Presentation)

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45.

Dr. Shawarinin Jusoh

A study on optic disc parameters among Malay students in Health Campus, USM by Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II

May 2008

Optic disc parameters among Malay students of Health Campus, USM by Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II 2nd USM Penang International Postgraduate Convention 2008 (2nd Health & Medical Sciences Conference), Penang, Malaysia, 18-20 June 2008 (Oral Presentation) Optic disc parameters among Malay students of Health Campus, USM by Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, 27-29 November 2008 (Oral Presentation) Assessment of optic disc parameters among healthy adult Malays by Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 2011:39(1): 15-22 (Publication)

46.

Dr. Siti Raihan Ishak

A study on Malaysian children with retinoblastoma: Clinical presentation and pocket BE1A domain mutation of RB1 gene

May 2008

Distribution of nucleotide 153 104 (A to G) RB1 SNP among Malaysian children with retinoblastoma and Its association with clinical presentation 7th Human Genome Organization (HUGO) – Asia Pacific Meeting (8th Asia Pacific Conference on Human Genetics), Cebu, Phillipines, 2-5 May 2008 (Poster Presentation) RB1 gene mutations at pocket B of E1A domain and clinical presentation of retinoblastoma children in Malaysia 13th National Conference of Medical Sciences, USM Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 May 2008 2nd Best Oral Presentation

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Detection of novel mutations in pocket B E1A domain of Rb1 gene and clinical presentation of retinoblastoma children In Malaysia Asia ARVO Meeting, India, 15-18 January 2009 (Oral Presentation) RB pocket domain B mutation frequency in Malaysia Ophthalmic Genetics. 2010:31(3):159-61 (Publication)

47.

Dr. Amelah Mohamed Abdul Qader Al-Ariqi

A study on the association of serum lipid profile with retinal hard exudates among patients with type II diabetes mellitus in Hospital USM

Nov 2008

The association of serum lipid profile with retinal exudates among type II diabetes mellitus patients International Ophthalmology Congress NHG Eye Institute, Singapore, 23-25 October 2008 (Oral Presentation) Association of dyslipidemia with retinal hard exudates among type II Diabetes Mellitus patients 24th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 16-19 May 2009 (Poster Presentation) Association of serum lipid profile with retinal hard exudates among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus International Journal of Ophthalmology 2009; 9(4):627-30 (Publication)

48.

Dr. Azlyn Azwa bt Jasman

A preliminary study to compare the prediction error of postoperative refraction in paediatric cataract surgery between two different intraocular lens power calculation formulas

Nov 2008

The predictability of postoperative refraction in paediatric cataract surgery between SRK II® and modified formula for paediatric IOL calculation International Ophthalmology Congress NHG Eye Institute, Singapore, 23-25 October 2008 (Oral Presentation)

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Comparison of the predictive error and the accuracy of predictability of intraocular lens power calculation in paediatric patient between SRK II And modified Formula 25th Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ophthalmic Congress Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 Nov 2009 (Poster Presentation) Prediction error and accuracy of intraocular lens power calculation in pediatric patient comparing SRK II and Pediatric IOL Calculator BMC Ophthalmology 2010, 10:20 doi:10.1186/1471-2415-10-20 (Publication)

49.

Dr. Norlaili Mustafa

The efficacy of intravitreal triamcenolone versus laser photocoagulation in the primary treatment of diabetic macular oedema

Nov 2008

Intravitreal triamcenolone acetonide Injection versus laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular oedema International Ophthalmology Congress NHG Eye Institute, Singapore, 23-25 October 2008 (Oral Presentation)

Intravitreal triamcinolone versus laser photocoagulation in the primary treatment of diabetic macular oedema

24th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 16-19 May 2009 (Poster Presentation) Macula oedema index and visual outcome post intravitreal triamcinolone in the primary treatment of diabetic macular oedema 25th Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ophthalmic Congress Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 Nov 2009 (Poster Presentation)

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Intravitreal triamcinolone versus laser photocoagulation as a primary treatment for diabetic macular oedema – a comparative pilot study BMC Ophthalmology 2011; 11:36 (Publication)

50.

Dr. Rohana Ab. Rashid

A study of contrast sensitivity and quality of life assessment following phacoemulsification with two different types of aspheric lenses

Nov 2008

Contrast sensitivity and quality of life assessment following phacoemulsification with two different types of aspheric lenses International Ophthalmology Congress NHG Eye Institute, Singapore, 23-25 October 2008 (Oral Presentation) Contrast sensitivity and quality of life assessment following phacoemulsification with two different types of aspheric lenses

Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Congress Bangkok, Thailand, 27-29 November 2008 (Poster Presentation)

Vision-related quality of life after phacoemulsification with Akreos Adapt Advanced Optics and Tecnis ZA9003 intraocular lenses

International Medical Journal 2012;19:55-58 (Publication) OPHT

51.

Dr. Wahid Abdullah Salem Wajih

A comparative study on the outcomes of orbital floor reconstruction with autogenous grafts versus porous polyethylene (Medpor®) in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia from 2004-2007

Nov 2008

Surgical outcome of orbital floor reconstruction by autogenous grafts versus medpor® International Ophthalmology Congress NHG Eye Institute, Singapore, 23-25 October 2008 (Oral Presentation) Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia Experience in Orbital Floor Reconstruction: Autogenous Graft Versus Medpor Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surg 2011: 69(6):1740-4 (Publication)

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52.

Dr. Tan Soo Ken

Cornea endothelial cell morphology in cornea arcus patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

May 2009

A study on corneal endothelial cell morphology of corneal arcus patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia 14th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 21-22 May 2009 (Oral Presentation) A study on corneal endothelial cell morphology of corneal arcus patients in Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital NHG Eye Institute 2nd International Ophthalmology Congress, Singapore, 15-17 October 2009 (Poster Presentation)

53.

Dr. Ali Hassan Abdullah Al-Ashwal

An experimental study on the use of fibrin glue in corneal wound repair in rabbits

Nov 2009

Fibrin glue in corneal wound repair in rabbits 14th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, USM, Kelantan, Malaysia, 21-22 May 2009 Best Oral Presentation

54.

Dr. Omar M.S. Ismaeel

Evaluation of 8-OHdG enzyme and microscopic features in primary and recurrent pterygia

Nov 2009

Detection of 8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine enzyme (8-OhdG) in recurrent pterygium raising a question on its role on recurrence

The 1st World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, Prague, Czech Republic 4-7 March 2010 (Poster Presentation)

55.

Dr. Lee Kok Foo

A pilot study of ultrasonography of retinopathy of prematurity

May 2010

Ultrasonography findings in retinopathy of prematurity – a pilot study

15th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia, 21-22 July 2010 (Oral Presentation) Ultrasonographic Findings in Eyes with Retinopathy of Prematurity in Malaysia Medical Journal of Malaysia 2013;68:39-43 (Publication)

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56.

Dr. Tan Hui Ken

A comparative study of central corneal thickness in primary angle closure glaucoma and narrow angle patients

May 2010

A study on the relationship between central corneal thickness and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, mean cup depth and visual field progression in primary angle closure and primary angle closure glaucoma

15th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia, 21-22 July 2010 (Oral Presentation)

57.

Dr. Rasdi Abdul Rashid

Retinopathy and visual outcome in hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

Nov 2010

Prevalence, visual outcome and retinopathy changes in hypertensive disorders in pregnancy 5th Congress of the Asia Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society in conjunction with 26th Singapore-Malaysia Joint Meeting, Singapore, 19-21 November 2010 (Poster Presentation)

Ophthalmic changes in hypertensive disorders in pregnancy Medical Journal of Malaysia 2011;1(66):42-47 (Publication)

58.

Dr. Muzaliha Mohamed Nor

Visual acuity and visual skills among slow learners in primary school In Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Nov 2010

Visual acuity and visual skills among poor readers in primary schools in Malaysia Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Sydney, Australia, 20-24 March 2011 (Oral Presentation)

Visual acuity and visual skills in Malaysian children with learning disabilities Clinical Ophthalmology 2012;6:1527-1533 (Publication)

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59.

Dr. Roslinah bt Muji

Clinical and histopathological reaction between porous polyethelene and bovine hydroxyapetite in rabbits

Nov 2010

Clinical and histopathological comparison between bovine bone derived hydroxyapatite and porous polyethylene implants in rabbit eye Asia ARVO Meeting on research in vision and ophthalmology, Singapore, 20-23 January 2011 (Poster Presentation)

60.

Dr. Bashkaran Karuppannan

Antioxidant status, ascorbic acid level and lipid peroxidation products in aqueous humour, vitreous humour and serum of rabbits following oral supplementation of tualang honey

Nov 2010

Antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects of tualang honey in alkali chemical injury on the eyes of rabbits

Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Sydney, Australia, 20-24 March 2011 (Poster Presentation) Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Tualang honey in alkali injury on the eyes of rabbits: Experimental animal study BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011;11:90 (Publication)

61.

Dr. Gan Eng Hui

Peripapillary RNFL thickness variation in patients with myopia

May 2011

A study on the variation of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in myopic patients using Optical Coherence Tomography 16th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-23 Jun 2011 2nd Best Oral Presentation

62.

Dr. Chiang Wai Seng

The relationship of lens thickness and anterior chamber

depth with intraocular pressure during hemodialysis

Nov 2011

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63.

Dr. Yanti Muslikhan

A pilot study of intrastromal injection of amphotericin

0.005% in fungal keratitis

Nov 2011

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64.

Dr. Khairy Shamel b.

Sonny Teo

Validity and reliability of a micro-acuity chart

Nov 2011

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65.

Dr. Hayati Abdul Aziz

The correlation of IL4 level in tears and IGE level in serum

between allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis patients

May 2012

The association of total IgE in serum with specific IgE in tears and skin prick test in allergic conjunctivitis patients 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM-UM) Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 14-16 September 2012 (Oral Presentation)

66.

Dr. Chua Chui Yin

Evaluation of optic nerve functions and topography after a

unilateral optic neuritis

May 2012

Evaluation of optic nerve functions and optic nerve head parameters after a unilateral optic neuritis 17th National Conferences on Medical and Health Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia, 27-28 May 2012 (Oral Presentation)

67.

Dr. Ng Guan Fook

A prospective cohort study of the percentage of TGF beta

2 on impression cytology of glaucoma patient post

augmented trabeculectomy surgery

May 2012

The role of TGF Beta in the success of augmented primary trabeculectomy in Asians 27th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, Busan, Korea, 13-16 April 2012 (Oral Presentation)

68.

Dr. Juanarita Jaafar

Evaluation of visual acuity and quality of life in predicted

emmetropia and low myopia group following

phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation

May 2012

Evaluation of visual acuity in predicted emmetropia and low myopia groups following phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation 17th National Conferences on Medical and Health Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia, 27-28 May 2012 (Oral Presentation)

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Evaluation of visual acuity and quality of life in predicted emmetropia and low myopia groups following phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM-UM) Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 14-16 September 2012 (Oral Presentation) Evaluation of visual acuity and quality of life in predicted emmetropia and low myopia groups following phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation

28th Asia Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5-8 August 2015 (Oral Presentation)

69.

Dr. Suresh

Subramaniam

Association between fundus fluorescein angiography

leaking status with edema features of Heidelberg retina

tomography II and ocular coherence tomography in

diabetic patient with clinically significant macular edema

May 2012

Association between FFA leaking status with edema features of HRT III and OCT in diabetic macula edema patient Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology 3rd Annual Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24-25 March 2012 (Oral Presentation)

A study on the sensitivity and specificity of HRT and OCT for the diagnosis of diabetic macular edema 17th National Conferences on Medical and Health Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia, 27-28 May 2012 3rd Best Oral Presentation Sensitivity and specificity of HRT and OCT to detect diabetic macular edema J Diabetes Metab 2012;S:3 (Publication)

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70.

Dr. Krishnalatha a/p Buandasan

Macular thickness measurement post phacoemulsification surgery using Heidelberg Retinal Tomography II and its association with cystoids macular oedema

Nov 2012

Macular thickness measurement post phacoemulsification surgery using Heidelberg Retina tomography III 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM-UM) Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 14-16 September 2012 (Oral Presentation)

71.

Dr. Adlina binti Abdul Rahim

An assessment of optic nerve parameters among malay normotensive glaucoma and high tension glaucoma patients

Nov 2012

Comparison of optic nerve head parameters between Malay patients with NTG and POAG 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM-UM) Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 14-16 September 2012 (Poster Presentation) Optic disc topography of normal tension glaucoma patients in Malaysia Medical Journal of Malaysia 2013:68: 339-342 (Publication) Optic disc topography in Malay patients with normal tension glaucoma and primary open angle glaucoma Clinical Ophthalmology 2014;8: 2533-2539 (Publication)

72.

Dr. Hemalatha a/p M.Chandrakanthan

A study of the effect of macrovascular arterial stiffness in age related macular degeneration

Nov 2012

Macrovascular arterial stiffness in age related macular degeneration 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM-UM) Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 14-16 September 2012 2nd Best Oral Presentation

73.

Dr. Lim Ching Wei

Detection of Epstein Barr virus in primary pterygium

Nov 2012

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74.

Dr. Normasniwati binti Saidin

Evaluation of visual function, macular thickness and quality of life in pre and post focal laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular oedema

Nov 2012

Evaluation of visual acuity and macular thickness pre and post focal laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular oedema 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM-UM) Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 14-16 September 2012 (Poster Presentation) Evaluation of visual acuity, macular thickness and quality of life pre and post focal laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular oedema 29th Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ophthalmology Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8-10 March 2013 (Poster Presentation)

75.

Dr. Nor Sharina binti Yusof

Evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in different types of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and its association with level of diabetic control and serum oxidized LDL in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Nov 2012

Association of retinal nerve fibre layer thickness with HbA1c and oxidized LDL among Type 2 DM 17th National Conferences on Medical and Health Sciences, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 27-28 May 2012 (Oral Presentation) Correlation of retinal nerve fibre layer thickness with HbA1c and oxidised LDL in NPDR J Diabetes Metab 2013; 4: 298. (Publication)

76.

Dr. Nurhamiza binti Buang

Prevalence and causes of visual impairment among children with learning difficulties in primary schools in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Nov 2012

Prevalence and causes of visual impairment in children with learning difficulties in primary schools in Kota Bharu, Kelantan 17th National Conferences on Medical and Health Sciences, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 27-28 May 2012 (Oral Presentation)

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77.

Dr. Pan Shin Wei

Evaluation of the efficacy of topical cyclosporine A 0.05% on dry eye post phacoemulsification

Nov 2012

Evaluation of the efficacy of topical cyclosporine A 0.05% on dry eye post phacoemulsification 17th National Conferences on Medical and Health Sciences, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 27-28 May 2012 2nd Best Oral Presentation

78.

Dr. Abdul Salim bin Ismail

Association of NDP gene mutations and environmental risk factors in retinopathy of prematurity among Malay Population

May 2013

NDP gene sequence variants in ROP among Malay population 29th Malaysia Singapore Joint Ophthalmology Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8-10 March 2013 (Oral Presentation) Association of Systemic and Environmental Risk Factors in Retinopathy of Prematurity Among Malay Population International Conference on Medical & Health Science, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-24 May 2013 (Poster Presentation) Malay premature infants with retinopathy of prematurity: risk factors and screening of NDP gene mutation

Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Science 2017:2(1):5-10 (Publication)

79.

Dr. Ch’ng Tun Wang

A prospective cohort study on the effect of inter-visit ocular perfusion pressure on severity and progression on glaucoma

May 2013

Preliminary data on ocular perfusion pressure in glaucoma patients

1st Annual MOH-USM-UKM-UM Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan 16 -17 July 2011 Best Oral Presentation

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Ocular perfusion pressure as a predictor for glaucoma progression: A prospective observational study The 1st Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress Bali, Indonesia, 7 December 2012 (Poster Presentation) Inter-visit ocular perfusion pressure and severity of glaucoma

29th Malaysia Singapore Joint Ophthalmology Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8-10 March 2013 (Oral Presentation)

80.

Dr. Nor Idahriani binti Muhd Nor

Ocular manifestations and genetic variations of low density lipoprotein receptor gene in Malay with familial hypercholesterolaemia

May 2013

Ocular manifestations and genetic variations of low density lipoprotein receptor gene in Malays with familial hypercholesterolemia 3rd Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13-15 Sept 2013 3rd Best Oral Presentation

81.

Dr. Norazizah binti Mohd Amin

Optic nerve head parameters and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in Malay amblyopic children

May 2013

Retinal nerve fibre layer thickness in Malay children with unilateral amblyopia 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM-UM ) Ophthalmology Conference, Kuala Lumpur 14-16 Sept 2012 3rd Best Oral Presentation Optic nerve parameters in Malay amblyopic children 29th Malaysia Singapore Joint Ophthalmology Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8-10 March 2013 (Poster Presentation)

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82.

Dr. Nurfahzura bt Mohd Jamil

A study of visual evoked potential in traumatic optic neuropathy patients

May 2013

A study of VEP in traumatic optic neuropathy patients 29th Malaysia Singapore Joint Ophthalmology Congress, Kuala Lumpur 8-10 March 2013 (Poster Presentation)

A study of visual evoked potentials in traumatic optic neuropathy patients International Conference on Medical & Health Science, Kelantan, Malaysia, 22-24 May 2013 (Poster Presentation)

83.

Dr. Madhusudhan A/L Paramananda

Levels of cytokines in pre-corneal tear film in allergic rhinitis patients

Nov 2013

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84.

Dr. Fadzillah Mohd. Tahir

Manifestations of dry eye disease following oral supplement of Omega 3

Nov 2013

The effect of oral Omega 3 on dry eye disease 3rd Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13-15 Sept 2013 Best Oral Presentation

85.

Dr. Chen Chui Yain

A comparative study on pain score, anxiety level and vital signs during phacoemulsification using combination of topical anaesthesia and cryonalgesia versus topical anaesthesia

May 2014

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86.

Dr. Neoh Yee Ling

Association of triple vessels coronary artery disease on retinal nerve fiber layer thickness

May 2014

Coronary artery disease: Block the heart and bites the eye

5th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology, Perak, Malaysia 8-9 March 2014 (Oral Presentation)

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87.

Dr. Jakiyah Daud

A study of optic nerve function and visual evoked potential parameters in patients with optic neuritis

May 2014

-

88.

Dr. Munira Yusoff

Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, contrast sensitivity and vision-related quality of life in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient with proliferative diabetic retinopathy following pan-retinal photocoagulation

Nov 2014

-

89.

Dr. Tan Ee Ling

Evaluation of the effects of topical pressure/lowering medication on ocular surface among Primary Angle Closure Patients

Nov 2014

Evaluation of effects of topical pressure lowering agents on ocular surface among Angle Closure Glaucoma patient 9th UKM Ophthalmology Conference (in conjunction with 4th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13-14 September 2014 (Oral Presentation) The effects of topical pressure lowering drugs on ocular surface in primary angle closure glaucoma patients 2th Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress (in conjunction with 10th International Symposium of Ophthalmology, Hong Kong 26-28 September 2014 (Oral presentation)

90.

Dr. Siti Hajar Mat Abu

Optic nerve head analysis and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness among different ethnics in Malaysia using Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph III

Nov 2014

Optic nerve head topography and retinal nerve fibre layer thickness analysis among different ethnic in Malaysia using Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph 3

9th UKM Ophthalmology Conference (in conjunction with 4th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13-14 September 2014 (Oral Presentation)

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91.

Dr. Ahmad Nurfahmi

The correlation between electrophysiological test and mean retinal nerve fiber analysis, and Advance Glaucoma Intervention Study Score In Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma patients

Nov 2014

The correlation between Visual Electrophysiology Test and glaucoma severity in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma patients 9th UKM Ophthalmology Conference (in conjunction with 4th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13-14 September 2014 (Oral Presentation)

92.

Dr. Alisa Victoria Koh

Comparison of retinal nerve fiber layer and macular thickness in Malay children with and without strabismus

Nov 2014

Retinal and macula thicknesses in Malay children with alternating exotropia 12th Annual Meeting of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, Seoul, Korea 31 Oct-2 Nov 2014 (Oral Presentation)

93.

Dr. Tan Jin Poi

Comparison of two health related quality of life questionnaires in Malay children with exotropia and Their Parents / Guardians

May 2015

New Malay version IXTQ And AS-20 Questionnaires and HRQOL effects of strabismus on Malay children with strabismus 6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan 18-20 Sept 2016 2nd Best Oral Presentation

94.

Dr. Haslinda Ab Rahim

The effect of 24 hour intraocular pressure fluctuation on glaucoma progression in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma patients

May 2015

-

95.

Dr. Noor Khairul Rasid

A study of effectiveness and adherence of fixed combination dorzolamide/ timolol meleate and non- fixed dorzolamide and timolol XE in open angle glaucoma

May 2015

Comparison of effectiveness and adherence of fixed combination and non-fixed combination Dorzolamide and Timolol in open angle glaucoma

6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Oral Presentation)

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96.

Dr. Nor Azimah Abd Aziz

An animal experimental study on the intravitreal injection of ranibizumab as an adjunctive treatment in retinoblastoma

May 2015

An animal experimental study on the intravitreal injection of ranibizumab as an adjunctive treatment in retinoblastoma 28th Asia Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5-8 August 2015 (Oral Presentation)

97.

Dr. Chong Ying Jiun

Macular and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis in main Bumiputera adults in Sarawak

May 2015

Macular and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis in main Bumiputera adults in Sarawak 6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Poster Presentation)

98.

Dr. Teh Wee Min

Effect of systemic oxygen therapy on corneal epithelial wound healing in diabetic patients after pars plana vitrectomy

May 2015

Effect of systemic oxygen as supplement therapy on corneal epithelial wound healing in diabetic patients after pars plana vitrectomy

6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Poster Presentation)

99.

Dr. Chan Jan Bond

Comparison between laser monotherapy and combination of laser and topical nepafenac in the treatment of diabetic macular oedema

May 2015

Evaluation on efficacy of topical Nepafenac as supplement therapy in the treatment of diabetic macular oedema 6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Poster Presentation)

100.

Dr. Ho Hao Chi

Evaluation of clinical, histopathological features and recurrence rate of pterygium following combination of sutureless pterygium surgery and intralesional ranibizumab injection – pilot study

May 2015

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101.

Dr. Ng Hong Kee

Evaluation of central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure post phacoemulsification for senile cataract in patients with and without primary open angle glaucoma

May 2015

Central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure changes post phacoemulsification surgery in glaucoma patients with cataract 28th Asia Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5-8 August 2015 (Oral Presentation) Correlation between ocular pulse amplitude and intraocular pressure post phacoemulsification surgery in glaucoma patients 6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Poster Presentation)

102.

Dr. Kiu Kwang Yew

The effect of macrovascular arterial stiffness on the severity and progression of primary open angle glaucoma

May 2015

The effect of arterial stiffness on the severity and progression of primary open angle glaucoma in Malay patients 28th Asia Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5-8 August 2015 (Oral Presentation)

103. Dr. Faridah Mat Min

Evaluation of optic nerve head parameters, retinal nerve fiber layer and macular thickness in metabolic and non-metabolic syndrome

Nov 2015

-

104. Dr. Julieana Muhammed

Evaluation of visual electrophysiology and retina nerve fiber layer analysis in patient with non-arteritic ischaemic optic neuropathy

Nov 2015

-

105. Dr. Norhayati Abdullah

The effect of 24-hour intraocular pressure fluctuation on glaucoma progression in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Nov 2015

-

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106. Dr. Loo Wan Wei

A randomized controlled trial of effects of contact and non-contact laser photocoagulation therapy on ocular surface in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Nov 2015

Effects of contact and non-contact laser photocoagulation therapy on ocular surface in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy 6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Poster Presentation)

107.

Dr. Vindhya A/P Prem Kumar

A study on intraocular pressure and central corneal thickness in preterm Malay newborns

Nov 2015

Central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure in preterm Malay newborns 6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Poster Presentation)

108. Dr. Kogilavaani A/P J.

Raman @ Jayaraman

Central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure in full-term Malay newborns

Nov 2015

Central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure in full-term Malay newborns 6th USM Ophthalmology Conference, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia 18-20 Sept 2016 (Poster Presentation)

109. Dr. Premala Devi a/p

Sivagurunathan

Comparison of macula thickness, nerve fiber layer thickness and optic nerve head parameters with and without honey supplement in post-menopausal women

May 2016

-

110.

Dr. Raihan Abd. Rahim

Evaluation of visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and macular thickness post focal laser with and without supplementary honey in diabetic macular oedema

May 2016

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111.

Dr. Praveen A/L Selvarajah

The evaluation of lifestyle as associated factor for primary open angle glaucoma in Malay patients

May 2016

Association of cigarette smoking and physical activity in Malay patients with primary open angle glaucoma 3rd Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress, Chiang Mai, Thailand 14-16 July 2016. (Oral Presentation)

112.

Dr. Khairuddin Othman

Effect of smoking and physical activities on the severity of primary open angle glaucoma in Chinese population

Nov 2016

Cigaratte smoking and severity of primary open

angle glaucoma

32nd APAO Congress, Singapore

1- 5 March 2017

(Oral Presentation)

Association between physical activity and severity of

primary open angle glaucoma in Malaysian Chinese

patients

32nd APAO Congress, Singapore

1- 5 March 2017

(Oral Presentation)

113.

Dr. Sai Dezhao

Comparison of optic nerve head, retinal nerve fiber layer and macular thickness in HbE / beta thalassemia and control

Nov 2016

-

114.

Dr. Sangeetha A/P

Tharmathurai

Quality of life and depression in patients with primary open angle glaucoma using malay version of glaucoma quality of life (GLAU-QOL 36) and geriatric depression scale (GDS) questionnaires

Nov 2016

Depression in patients with primary open angle

glaucoma using Malay version of Geriatric

Depression Scale 14 Questionnaire

32nd APAO Congress, Singapore

1- 5 March 2017

(Oral Presentation)

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Malay version of Glaucoma Quality Of Life 36

Questionnaire: assesing quality of life in patients with

primary open angle glaucoma

32nd APAO Congress, Singapore

1- 5 March 2017

(Oral Presentation)

115.

Dr. Vinuthinee Naidu A/P Munisamy Naidu

Correlation of retinal nerve fiber layer and macular thickness with serum uric acid among Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Nov 2016

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116.

Dr. Fhun Lai Chan

Comparison of oxidative stress level among patients with primary open angle glaucoma and primary angle closure glaucoma

Nov 2016

Comparison of oxidative stress levels among

patients with POAG and PACG

32nd APAO Congress, Singapore

1- 5 March 2017

(Oral Presentation)

117.

Dr. Wong Chee Kuen

Comparison of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, macula thickness and optic nerve head parameters in opioid dependent and normal adult

Nov 2016

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118.

Dr. Evelyn Tai Li Min

Evaluation of retinal vascular caliber in Malay children

Nov 2016

Effect of axial eye length on retinal vessel

parameters in 6 to 12-year-old Malay girls.

PLoS ONE 2017: DOI:10.1371

(Publication)

119.

Dr. Ameilia Ahmad

Optic nerve head and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis in emmetropic Malay Children

Nov 2016

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120.

Dr. Nurul Laila Salim

The evaluation of lifestyle as associated factor for primary angle closure glaucoma in Malay patients

121.

Dr. Ng Seok Hui

Evaluation of visual electrophysiological test in obstructive sleep apnoea patients

May 2017

Evaluation of visual electrophysiological test in

obstructive sleep apnoea

International Eye Science 2017: 17(7)

(Publication)

122.

Dr. Punithan A/L S. Rajendran

Clinical and antibacterial effect of tualang honey in pseudomonas keratitis in rabbit eyes

May 2017

Clinical and antibacterial effect of Tualang Honey in

pseudomonas keratitis in rabbit eyes

10th APVRS Congress held in conjunction with the

38th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of

Ophthalmologists of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

8-10 December 2016

(Poster Presentation)

123.

Dr. Haslinda binti Md. Said

A comparison of the clinical and antibacterial effects between Tualang Honey and Manuka Honey as adjunctive treatments in pseudomonas keratitis in rabbit eyes

May 2017

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124.

Dr. Niven Teh Chong Seong

The effect of lifestyle on the severity of primary angle closure glaucoma in Malay patients

May 2017

Effect of physical activity on severity of primary angle

closure glaucoma in Malay patients

32nd APAO Congress, Singapore

1- 5 March 2017

(Oral Presentation)

125.

Dr. Jessica Mani A/P Penny Tevaraj

A comparative study on optic nerve function, retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and VEP pre and 3 months post treatment with ethambutol in tuberculosis patients

May 2017

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Dr. Tan Chai Lee

Evaluation of optic nerve head parameters and electroretinography among breast cancer patients on tamoxifen

May 2017

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127.

Dr. Chai Khai Siang

Evaluation of retinal vascular caliber in overweight and obese Malay children

Nov 2017

Evaluation of retinal vascular calibers in overweight and obese Malay children Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society Congress, Hongkong 11-12 October 2017 (Poster Presentation)

128. Dr. Norhayaty Samsudin

A comparison study on aqueous humor transforming growth factor beta (TGF-B1) and vascular endothelial growth factors (VGEF) level in primary glaucoma and controls

Nov 2017

129.

Dr. Tan Kok Leong

The effect of cigarette smoking and physical activity on the severity of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in Malay patients

Nov 2017

130.

Dr. Noorlaila Baharuddin

Comparison of dry eyes parameters in postmenopousal women with and without honey supplement

Nov 2017

131. Dr. Neoh Pei Fang

Evaluation of anterior segment biometry parameters in progress and non-progress Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma among Malays and Chinese

Nov 2017

132. Dr. Lathalakshmi

Thangavelu

Identification of susceptible genetic markers for progression of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma in Malay patients

Nov 2017

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133.

Dr. Nazihatul Fikriah Abd Halim

Evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and optic nerve head parameters in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea patients

Nov 2017

134.

Dr. Kiu Kwong Han

Comparison of oxidative stress markers level among patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and its correlation with HbA1c

Nov 2017

135. Dr. Kan Kok Wei

Comparison of central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure in Gestational Diabetic and healthy pregnant women

Nov 2017