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DepartmentOphthalmology
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Emailliza [AT] usm [DOT] my
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Phone No09-7676353
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Area of Expertise
- General Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma
- Ocular genetics
Personal Information
Academic and Professional Qualifications
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Graduated Year |
Academic Qualification |
Place of Training |
| 1994 | MBBS | Universiti Malaya, Malaysia |
| 2002 | Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology) | Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia |
| 2012 | PhD (Glaucoma Genetics) | University College London, United Kingdom |
| 2013 | Academician | College of Ophthalmologists, Academy of Medicine, Malaysia |
Working Experience
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Year |
Working Experience |
Place of Working |
| 1994-1995 | Housemanship | Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Pahang |
| 1995-1996 | Medical Officer | Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kelantan |
| 1996-1997 | Medical & Health Officer | Klinik Kesihatan Selising, Kelantan |
| 1997-2002 | Trainee lecturer (DU45) | Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| 2002-2005 | Medical lecturer (DU45) & Ophthalmologist | Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| 2005-2010 | Senior lecturer (DU52) & Ophthalmologist | Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| 2010-2014 | Associate Professor (DU54) & Consultant Ophthalmologist | Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| 2014-2020 | Professor (VK7) & Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist | Department of Ophthalmology, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| 2020- | Professor (VK6) & Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist | Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia |
Awards
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Year |
Award |
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2004 2010 2013 2019 |
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang USM |
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2014 2016 2018 |
Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung (Penerbitan Jurnal) USM |
| 2018 | Achievement award, Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology |
| 2019 |
Gold medal award for K-Novasi Pengajaran & Pembelajaran ke-5, UKM Innovation on National Ophthalmology training and education database |
| 2020 | Tokoh Wanita Kelantan in Biography Book of ‘Tokoh Wanita Kelantan’ |
Research
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Year Duration |
Research Title |
Grant Resource |
| June 2004- May 2007 | Topical antiglaucoma drugs: beta 2 and prostanoid (FP) receptor polymorphisms and their implications
(IRPA EA: 06-02-05-4266 EA 019) Primary investigator |
Intensified Research Priority Area (IRPA) grant, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia (RM212,000.00) |
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June 2004- May 2007 |
Identification of candidate genes for serological diagnosis of human toxocara caused by Toxocara cati dan Toxocara canii
(IRPA EA: 06-02-05-4261 EA 019) Co-researcher |
Intensified Research Priority Area (IRPA) grant, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia (RM 175,000.00) |
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March 2007-Feb 2010 |
Tracing the Malays through morphology, history, socio-culture and genetics analysis Project Head (Project 7: Ocular morphology analysis) |
FRGS top down, Universiti Sains Malaysia (RM 1,438,780.00)
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Jan 2009-Dec 2011 |
A study of the RB1 gene and SNP at 153, 104 among Retinoblastoma patients in Malaysia: Genetic screening for future treatment prognosis (RUI: 1001 / PPSP/ 811080) Primary investigator/ Co-researcher |
Research University Individual (RUI) grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia (RM 185,700.00) |
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April 2008-March 2010 |
A study of LDL receptor gene and Apo B gene mutations in Malays with familial hypercholesterolemia Science fund: 02-01-05-SF409 (305/PPSP/6113212) Co-investigator |
e-Science fund, Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (RM 215,000.00) |
| 2006-2008 | The prevalence of prostanoid receptor gene (PTGFR) polymorphism and its association with anterior segment biometry in chronic angle closure glaucoma
Co-investigator |
USM short term grant (RM 19,850.00) |
| 2006-2008 |
A study of RB1 gene in Malaysian children with retinoblastoma: association of exon 18 mutation with clinical presentation Co-investigator |
USM short term grant (RM 18,000.00) |
| Dec 2012-Nov 2015 |
A study on the arterial stiffness, ocular perfusion pressure and genetics on severity and progression of glaucoma (RUI 1001/PPSP/812101) Primary investigator |
Research University Individual Grant, USM (RM 235,746.00) |
| 2008-2011 |
Identification of myocilin (MYOC) and optineurin (OPTN) gene mutation and polymorphisms in Malay families with juvenile onset of open angle glaucoma (JOAG) FS364/2008C Co-researcher |
Research University Grant, Universiti Malaya (RM69,165.00) |
| 2007-2008 |
An experimental study on intrastromal injection amphotericin B in Fusarium solani keratitis in rabbits Co-researcher |
USM short term grant (RM19,900.00) |
| Sept 2011-Aug 2013 |
A prospective cohort study of the percentage of TGF beta 2 on impression cytology of glaucoma patients post augmented trabeculectomy surgery Co-researcher |
USM short term grant (RM35,100.00) |
| April 2013-March 2015 |
The effect of 24 hours intraocular pressure fluctuation on glaucoma progression in primary open angle glaucoma and primary angle closure glaucoma Co-researcher |
USM short term grant (RM39,925.00) |
| April 2015-March 2018 |
Understanding the effect of lifestyle, oxidative stress and genetics on clinical presentation and quality of life in Malay patients with glaucoma (RUI 1001/PPSP/812152) Primary investigator |
Research University Individual grant (RM192, 427.75) |
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April 2013-March 2017 |
Potential role of anti VEGF and anti TGF as filtering tube coated agents and anti-scarring in glaucoma surgery (RUI 1001/PPSP/813069) Co-researcher/Primary investigator |
Research University Individual grant (RM233,450.00) |
| Oct 2014- Sept 2016 |
Evaluation of Intravitreal Injection of Ranibizumab as an Adjunctive Treatment in Retinoblastoma: An Animal Experimental Study Co-researcher |
USM short term grant (RM44,976.00) |
| Aug 2013- July 2015 |
USM As Anchor For The Malaysian Node Of Human Variome Project Co-researcher |
RU APEX grant, USM (RM790,959.32)
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| April 2013-Jan 2016 |
Targeted Genetic Modifiers And Socio-Environmental Influences Contributing To Phenotypic Heterogeneity Of Hb E/ B Thalassemia Co-researcher |
RUT grant, USM (RM 867,150.00) |
| Jan 2015-Dec 2017 |
Allergan Bimatoprost SR Phase III (ARTEMIS): The Efficacy and safety of Bimatoprost SR in Patients with Open-angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Project head USM |
Allergan International Grant (RM16,243.00) |
| Dec 2014- Nov 2017 |
Malays age-related macular degeneration (MaAMD): Association of teh genetic and oxidative stress markers with the clinical presentation of age-related macular degeneration Malay patients Co-researcher |
Research University Individual Grant, USM (RM170,427.00) |
| Nov 2019-Oct 2021 |
Prototyping Interactive Eyecare Screening System (IESS) for children and adult by coupling self-reporting, proxy-administered communicative phrasings and pictographic techniques Co-researcher |
Prototype Research Grant Scheme, MOHE (UiTM) (RM 127,400.00) |
| Oct 2020-March 2024 |
Malay Glaucoma Eye Study II: elucidating navigation, mobility and reading ability to improve quality of life and progression of primary glaucoma (RUI 1001/PPSP/8012350) Primary investigator |
Research University Grant, USM (RM58,000.00) |
Publication
Supervision
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
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Topic (Dissertation / Thesis topic) |
Level (PhD / MSc / Mixed Mode / Course work / Pro Course) |
Status (On-going / graduated status) |
Year (By year) |
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The role of genetics and microvascular endothelial dysfunction on severity and progression of primary open angle glaucoma in Malays (Main supervisor) |
PhD (Clinical Ophthalmology) |
Graduated |
2016 |
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Anti VEGF as wound modulation agent in glaucoma filtration surgeries (Co-supervisor) |
PhD (Ophthalmology) |
On going |
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Development of a questionnaire-based vision screening tool for children (Co-supervisor) |
PhD (Optometry) | On going | |
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Molecular genetics study of PGF2-alpha receptor gene in glaucomatous patients in Malaysia (Co-supervisor) |
MSc (Human Genetics) | Graduated | 2008 |
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A study on E1A binding domain mutation of RB1 gene among retinoblastoma children in Malaysia (Co-supervisor) |
MSc (Human Genetics) | Graduated | 2010 |
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A study of variations in N- and C-termini and promoter of RB1 gene among retinoblastoma patients in Malaysia (Main supervisor) |
MSc (Human Genetics) | Graduated | 2012 |
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Effect of Dietary Intake on Optic Nerve Head Parameters and Progression of Glaucoma in Malays (Main supervisor) |
MSc (Clinical Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2018 |
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Central corneal thickness and endothelium morphology in myopic Malays undergraduates of Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Co-supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2004 |
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A randomized comparison on the corneal endothelial morphology after the use of 2 different viscoelastic agents during phacoemulsification surgery (Co-supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2004 |
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The role of beta-2 polymorphisms on pressure lowering effects of topical timolol maleate in glaucomatous patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2006 |
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Prostanoid (FP) receptor polymorphisms: the association of novel single nucleotide polymorphisms with the responsiveness of glaucoma patients to topical latanoprost (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2006 |
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The influence of beta 2 adrenoreceptor polymorphisms on spirometric changes in glaucoma patients receiving topical timolol-XE (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2006 |
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A study on the expression of HLA-DR on conjunctival epithelial cells in patients treated with topical latanoprost as adjunctive therapy and its association with prostanoid (FP) receptor polymorphisms (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2007 |
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A study of single nucleotide polymorphism at nucleotide 153,104 among Malaysian children with retinoblastoma and their parents (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2007 |
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The prevalence of prostanoid receptor gene (PTGFR) polymorphism and its association with anterior segment biometry in chronic angle closure glaucoma (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2008 |
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A study of RB1 gene in Malaysian children with retinoblastoma: association of E1A pocket B domain mutation with clinical presentation (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2008 |
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An experimental study on intrastromal injection amphotericin B in Fusarium solani keratitis in rabbits (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2008 |
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A comparative study on the role of central corneal thickness in primary angle closure and primary angle closure glaucoma (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2010 |
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A prospective cohort study of the percentage of TGF beta 2 on impression cytology of glaucoma patient post augmented trabeculectomy surgery (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2012 |
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Ocular manifestation and LDL receptor gene mutation in familial hypercholesterolaemia (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2013 |
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A prospective cohort study on the role of inter-visit ocular perfusion pressure on severity and progression of glaucoma (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2013 |
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Retinal nerve fiber layer analysis in coronary artery disease with triple vessel involvement (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2014 |
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Evaluation of tears stability, tear production and ocular surface index on angle closure glaucoma (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2014 |
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Correlation between electrophysiological test, retinal nerve fiber layer analysis and Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AGIS) score in primary angle closure glaucoma patients (Co-supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2014 |
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A study on the effect of macrovascular arterial stiffeness on severity and progression of glaucoma (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2015 |
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An experimental study on the intravitreal injection of Ranibizumab as an adjunctive treatment for retinoblastoma (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2015 |
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A study of effectiveness and adherence between fixed combination dorzolamide / timolol maleate and non-fixed dorzolamide and timolol XE in open angle glaucoma (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2015 |
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The effect of 24 hour intraocular pressure fluctuation on glaucoma progression in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma patients (Co-supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2015 |
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Evaluation of central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure post phacoemulsification for senile cataract in patients with and without primary open angle glaucoma (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2015 |
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The effect of 24-hour intraocular pressure fluctuation on glaucoma progression in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2015 |
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Association of Cigarette Smoking and Physical Activity with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in Malay Patients (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2016 |
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Effect of physical activities and smoking on the severity of POAG in Chinese patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2016 |
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Comparison of oxidative stress level among patients with Primary open Angle and Primary Closure Glaucoma (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2016 |
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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 (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2016 |
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The evaluation of lifestyle as associated factor for primary angle closure glaucoma in Malay patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2017 |
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The evaluation of lifestyle on the severity of primary angle closure glaucoma in Malay patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2017 |
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Identification of Susceptible Genetic Markers for Progression of PACG in Malay Patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2017 |
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A comparison study on aqueous humor transforming growth factor beta and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) level in POAG patients and controls (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2017 |
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The association of physical activity and cigarette smoking on the severity of primary open angle glaucoma in Malay patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2017 |
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The Role of Anterior Segment Biometry in Progression of PACG in Malay and Chinese Patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2017 |
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Evaluation of Quality of Life of Patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) using Bahasa Malaysia version of Symptoms Impact Glaucoma (SIG) Questionnaire (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2019 |
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A Study on long term effect of regular exercise on the Intraocular Pressure and quality of life in primary open angle glaucoma patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2019 |
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Effect of Papaya Intake on Intraocular Pressure, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness, Optic Nerve Head Parameters and Serum Total Antioxidant Capacity in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | Graduated | 2020 |
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Effect of Cataract Surgery on Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life in an Elderly Population at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Psychiatry) | Graduated | 2020 |
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Evaluation of Genetic Markers of LOXL1 and CACNA1A and Their Association with Corneal Thickness, Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma in Malays (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Association between aqueous humor level of glutathione peroxidase and reductase with anxiety among primary glaucoma patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Evaluation of sexual dysfunction and its associated factors in primary open angle glaucoma patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Effectiveness of visual rehabilitation on quality of life and depression in primary glaucoma patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Effects of Visual Rehabilitation on Physical Activity and Total Antioxidant Capacity Level in Primary Glaucoma Patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Evaluation on Knowledge and Practice of Target Intraocular Pressure in the Management of Glaucoma Patients among Ophthalmologists and Medical Officers (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Evaluation of visual related disabilities at home and severity of glaucoma (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Evaluation of Reading Performances Using Reading Materials According to Severity of Visual Field Defect in Primary Glaucoma Patients (Main supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Psychosocial Sequelae and Personal Well-Being during Movement Control Order among Students and Staffs in Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Co supervisor) |
MMed (Ophthalmology) | On going | |
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Prognostic factors on trabeculectomy among glaucoma patients in Kelantan (Co supervisor) |
Master of Biostatistic | Graduated | 2008 |
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Prognostic Factors on Progression of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) and Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG) among Malay (Co supervisor) |
Master of Biostatistic | Graduated | 2018 |
CLINICAL / ACADEMIC / LAB SUPERVISION
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Topic (Speciality / Field) |
Level (Pro Course / MMed / Fellowship) |
Status (Completed - Number of students supervised) |
Year (By year) |
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Clinical fellowship for glaucoma subspecialty |
Fellowship | 1 | 2016 |
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Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Leadership Development Program (APAO LDP) |
Fellowship | 1 | 2016 |
| Final Year Project | Bachelor of Health Sciences | 2 | 2006 |
| Final Year Project | Bachelor of Optometry | 1 | 2013 |
| Elective Project Year 2 | MD | 15 | 2015 |
| Mentor-mentee program | MD | 15 | 2020 |
| Elective program for medical degree (oversea) | MD | 4 | 2020 |
| Clinical rotation and surgical supervision | MMed (Ophthalmology) | 126 | 2020 |
| Ophthalmology rotational posting | MMed (Family Medicine) | 12 | 2020 |
| Ophthalmology rotational posting | MMed (Emergency Medidine) | 6 | 2020 |