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Biography
Dr Andrew Lam graduated from the then Hong Kong Polytechnic with a Professional Diploma in Optometry. After working in a private optometric practice for two years, he returned to the then Hong Kong Polytechnic working as a Research Assistant and later obtained his Masters and PhD degrees from the Department of Optometry, University of Bradford, in the UK. He is now the Programme Leader of the Bachelor of Science in Optometry Programme at the School of Optometry, PolyU. He was a recipient of the Department's Teaching Excellence Award in 2002 and also 2008.
Dr Lam is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is Chairperson of the Preliminary Investigation Committee and the Registration Committee of the Optometrists Board of Hong Kong. He has also served as Chairperson in various Committees of the Optometrists Board of Hong Kong, including Education Committee and Examination Committee. He was Treasurer of the Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists from 1993 to 1998.
Research interests
- Primary care optometry
- Cornea
- Ocular blood supply
- Ocular disease
- Corneal biomechanics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Education/Academic qualification
Professional Diploma in Optometry, Hong Kong Polytechnic
Master of Philosophy, University of Bradford
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bradford
External positions
Honorary Research Fellow, School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University
1 Jul 2015 → 30 Jun 2017
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Research output
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Association of excessive use of electronic devices with musculoskeletal symptoms, vision, psychosocial health, and activities of children and adolescents in Hong Kong
SIU Man Hong Andrew, Tsang, M. H., Cheing, L. Y. G., Lam, K. C. A., Pang, C. K. P. & Jensen, M. P., 8 Jul 2024, Journal of Behavioral Addictions. July ed. Vol. 13. p. 195 1 p.Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
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Association of excessive use of electronic devices with musculoskeletal symptoms, vision, psychosocial health and activities of children and adolescents in Hong Kong
Siu, A. M. H., Tsang, M. H., Cheing, L. Y. G., Lam, K. C. A., Pang, C. K. P. & Jensen, M. P., 8 Jul 2024.Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Abstract › Academic research › peer-review
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Digital ocular massage on intraocular pressure and Schlemm’s canal dimensions
Lam, K. C. A., WU, T.H.-Y., Lai, C. H. & Lau, H. K., 1 Jun 2024, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Vol. 65.Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
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Effect of digital ocular massage on intraocular pressure and Schlemm’s canal dimensions
WU, T.H.-Y., LAU , K. C., LAI , H. Y., WONG, W. L., WONG, K. W. & Lam, K. C. A. (Corresponding Author), 13 Mar 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, p. 1-10 10 p., 6112.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Ocular massage and intraocular pressure change in low and high myopes
WU, T.H.-Y., Lau, H. K., Lai, C., Wong, R., Wong, A. & Lam, K. C. A., 23 May 2024, (Not published / presented only).Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Poster › Academic research › peer-review
Prizes
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1st Prize Poster Winner
WONG, Y. Z. (Recipient) & Lam, K. C. A. (Recipient), Oct 2012
Prize: Prize (research)
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Article Ranked 10th of the Century’s Most Influential Scientific Publication
Hon, Y. (Recipient) & Lam, K. C. A. (Recipient), Mar 2023
Prize: Other distinction › Other distinction (research)
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Best Poster Award
Lam, K. C. A. (Recipient) & Wong, Y. Z. (Recipient), 30 Sept 2012
Prize: Prize (research)
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Departmental Teaching Excellence Award 2021/22
Cheong, M. Y. (Recipient), Chan, H. L. H. (Recipient), Chung, H. C. (Recipient), Lam, K. C. A. (Recipient), Lau, K. H. (Recipient), Li, H. Y. (Recipient), Neuville, J. M. (Recipient), Ting, W. K. (Recipient) & Tse, S. H. J. (Recipient), 13 May 2022
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Departmental Teaching Excellent Award
Lam, K. C. A. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
Activities
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Contact Lens and Anterior Eye (Journal)
Lam, K. C. A. (Reviewer)
2019 → 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Vision (Journal)
Lam, K. C. A. (Reviewer)
2019 → 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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British Journal of Ophthalmology (Journal)
Lam, K. C. A. (Reviewer)
2019 → 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Lam, K. C. A. (Reviewer)
2019 → 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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The Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists (External organisation)
Lam, K. C. A. (Other)
2 Mar 2019 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of other professional body