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Biography
Dr Allen Cheong received her Bachelor's degree in Optometry with first class honours from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She continued her graduate training in the area of low vision at the School of Optometry in Queensland University of Technology under the advisement of Prof. Jan Lovie-Kitchin. Her graduate research was focused on vision rehabilitation and optometric care for low vision patients, in particular their reading performance. Upon receiving her PhD, she conducted her postdoctoral work with Dr Duane Geruschat at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University in the area of mobility performance in low vision patients. After a year of postdoctoral training, she joined the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota as a research associate continuing her research work in low vision reading and mobility. In September 2008, she joined the School of Optometry at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as an Assistant Professor. In July 2015, she was promoted to Associate Professor.
Dr Cheong has won several awards. Examples are: the Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation / Pauline and Oswald Lapp Travel Grants Awards, Atwell Award of Low Vision Research Group in ARVO, and the International Postgraduate Research Award from Queensland University of Technology. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Research interests
- Visual psychophysics and reading in normal vision and visual impairment, perceptual learning and non-invasive brain stimulation in reading rehabilitation
- Clinical visual functions and functional performances in ageing and visually impaired
- Visual adaptation, visual functions and functional performances (ageing and visually impaired)
- Vision rehabilitation, adaptive technology and non-invasive brain stimulation
- Relationship between vision, mobility and falls
- Eye movement characteristics in aging and visual impairment
- Object recognition and environmental accessibility
- Epidemiology of visual functions among different age groups and different populations
- Dry eye
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Law, Juris Doctor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
External positions
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo
2018 → 2021
Associate Visiting Professor, Department of Optometry, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University
2015 → 2017
Honorary Advisor for Thematic Course on Supporting Students with Sensory, Communication and Physical Needs (SEN), Hong Kong Institute of Education
2014 → 2016
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Research output
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Can visual cortex non-invasive brain stimulation improve normal visual function? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bello, U. M., Wang, J., Park, A. S. Y., Tan, K. W. S., Cheung, B. W. S., Thompson, B. & Cheong, A. M. Y., 2 Mar 2023, In: Frontiers in Neuroscience. 16 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Using Machine Learning To Predict Partition Coefficient (Log P) and Distribution Coefficient (Log D) with Molecular Descriptors and Liquid Chromatography Retention Time
Win, Z-M., Cheong, A. M. Y. & Hopkins, W. S., 16 Mar 2023, In: Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling. 8 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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A differential effect of visual cortex tDCS on reading of English and Chinese in patients with central vision loss
Silva, A. E., Lyu, A., Leat, S. J., Khan, S., Labreche, T., Chan, J. C. H., Li, Q., Woo, G. C., Woo, S., Cheong, A. M. Y. & Thompson, B., 28 Aug 2022, In: Brain Stimulation. 15, 5, p. 1215-1217 3 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Cone morphometrics and contrast sensitivity in high myopia
Zhao, M., Leung, T. W., Lam, K. C. A. & Cheong, A. M. Y., Jun 2022, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Vol. 63. p. 1455Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Overall Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals Globally: A Meta-Review of Systematic Reviews
Chutiyami, M., Cheong, A. M. Y., Salihu, D., Bello, U. M., Ndwiga, D., Maharaj, R., Naidoo, K., Kolo, M. A., Jacob, P., Chhina, N., Ku, T. K., Devar, L., Pratitha, P. & Kannan, P., 17 Jan 2022, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 12, p. 1-18 18 p., 804525.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access27 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Departmental Teaching Excellence Award 2021/22
Cheong, Ming Yan (Recipient), Chan, Ho Lung Henry (Recipient), Chung, Hoi Ching (Recipient), Lam, Kwok Cheung Andrew (Recipient), Lau, Kin Hei (Recipient), Li, Hing Yi (Recipient), Neuville, Jessica Maureen (Recipient), Ting, Wai Ki (Recipient) & Tse, Sung Hei Jimmy (Recipient), 13 May 2022
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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eLearning and Blended Learning Development Fund 2018/19
Ting, Wai Ki (Recipient), Pan, Feng (Recipient), Chan, Ho Lung Henry (Recipient), Cheong, Ming Yan (Recipient), Neuville, Jessica Maureen (Recipient), Do, Chi Wai (Recipient), Tse, Yan Yin (Recipient), Ng, Hou Yan Larry (Recipient) & Eng, Helen (Recipient), Sept 2018
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching 2022
Cheong, Ming Yan (Recipient), Chan, Ho Lung Henry (Recipient), Lam, Kwok Cheung Andrew (Recipient), Neuville, Jessica Maureen (Recipient), Ting, Wai Ki (Recipient), Tse, Sung Hei Jimmy (Recipient), Chung, Hoi Ching (Recipient), Lau, Kin Hei (Recipient) & Li, Hing Yi (Recipient), 12 Jul 2022
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Faculty Prize for Outstanding Performance/Achievement in Teaching 2014/15
Do, Chi Wai (Recipient), Chan, Ho Lung Henry (Recipient), Cheong, Ming Yan (Recipient), Kee, Chea Su (Recipient), Lam, Kwok Cheung Andrew (Recipient), Lam, Chuen (Recipient), Pang, Chi Kong Peter (Recipient), Chan, Lily Yee Lai (Recipient), Ting, Wai Ki (Recipient), Chu, Chin Hung Geoffrey (Recipient) & Yu, Wing Yan (Recipient), Jan 2016
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Activities
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Ebenezer School & Ebenezer New Hope School (External organisation)
Ming Yan Cheong (Other)
2020 → 2022Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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Supplementary Medical Professions Council (External organisation)
Ming Yan Cheong (Council member)
2020 → 2023Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of council
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Education Committee, The Optometrists Board (External organisation)
Ming Yan Cheong (Chair / President)
2019 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of board
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Society for Neuroscience (External organisation)
Ming Yan Cheong (Member)
2019 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of other professional body
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澳門特別行政區輔具服務需求及發展規劃研究
Chi Chung Chan (Lead consultant), Li Chi Kong (Other consultancy role), Wai Ping Cecilia Tsang (Lead consultant), Ming Yan Cheong (Lead consultant), Dorene Wan San Sin (Other consultancy role), Patrick Chan (Other consultancy role) & Man Kuen Carol Cheung (Other consultancy role)
10 May 2019 → 31 Dec 2020Activity: Consultancy