In collaboration with the Hong Kong Optometric Association (HKOA) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Symposium recorded a total attendance of 2223 from Hong Kong and other regions worldwide.
Under the theme “Global Trends In Optometry: Paediatric Optometry and Primary Care Practice”, the 20th HKIOS was organised in a hybrid format to facilitate an onsite and online experience for attendees, allowing for remote and face-to-face opportunities to take part in the Symposium.
Mr Fan Hung-ling, Chairman of the Hospital Authority, was the Guest of Honour who delivered the opening remarks at the Opening Ceremony. Prof. Kee Chea-su, Head of School, delivered the welcoming remarks. Dr Lydia Yu, Clinical Associate at the School, moderated the morning session.
Six experts from Australia, Hong Kong, the UK and the USA shared six sub-topics under the theme. Global trends and the latest research findings on paediatric optometry were discussed by the 4 overseas speakers, and the two Hong Kong experts shared the case studies of the role of optometry in the primary care practices of special education needs (SEN) children and older adults, including:
- Prof Susana CHUNG, University of California, Berkeley, USA
- Dr Kate GIFFORD, Myopia Profile Pty Ltd, Australia
- Dr LEE Mun Yan Florence, Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics Subspecialty Board, Hong Kong
- Prof James WOLFFSOHN, Aston University, UK
- Prof Peter HENDICOTT, World Council of Optometry, Australia
- Prof Jean WOO, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
More photos are available at Gallery.
