Predisposing factors, microbial characteristics and clinical outcome of microbial keratitis in Hong Kong: a 10-year experience

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Establishing research in ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Hong Kong: an institution profile

Established in 2006, the Department of Ophthalmology of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong became the territory’s second clinical academic unit in ophthalmology and visual science. Under the leadership of Professor David Sai Hung Wong (recently succeeded by Professor Jimmy Shiu Ming Lai), the department has focused on clinical excellence and research in vitreoretinal disease, glaucomatous optic neuropathy, and cornea and external eye disease. Through collaboration with leading ophthalmic institutions locally and abroad, the department aims to become one of the top academic institutions in Southeast Asia.link_to_OA_fulltex

Prevalence of ocular abnormalities in adults with Down syndrome in Hong Kong

Background/Aims: This was a cross-sectional survey to find the prevalence of visual impairment and eye diseases among adults with Down syndrome (DS) in Hong Kong. Methods: 91 DS patients over the age of 30 were recruited through the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association. Each patient was provided with a complete ophthalmological assessment including best corrected visual acuity, refraction, slit lamp and fundus examination. Results: In our sample, 56.6% had normal vision to mild vision impairment, 33.7% and 7.2% had moderate and severe vision impairment, respectively, and 2.4% were blind. The mean presenting distant LogMAR visual acuity was 0.66 (Snellen equivalent 20/90), and the best corrected LogMAR visual acuity was 0.48 (Snellen equivalent 20/60). Significant refractive errors were found in 86.3% of the eyes, with spherical equivalent corrections ranging from -23.25D to +3.00D. Myopia and astigmatism were prevalent and found in 59.3% and 72.7% of the eyes, respectively. Blepharitis and chalazion were found in 44% of the eyes, while corneal problems were present in 27.5%. There were low incidences of infective keratitis (0.5%), keratoconus (0.5%) and Brushfield spots (1.1%). Cataracts were found in 72.2% of the eyes; 26.1% were congenital and 44.9% were age-related. Fundal abnormalities were present in 49.5% of the eyes. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of vision impairment among Chinese DS adults. Uncorrected refractive errors, high myopia and cataracts are the main visually debilitating ophthalmological abnormalities. Vision may be improved through the simple use of glasses and early treatment of age-related cataracts.link_to_subscribed_fulltex