Dr Lydia Yu received her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry with first class honours from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and was included on the Dean’s Honours List.  Dr Yu then conducted basic research in the Department of Eye and Vision Sciences of the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom and completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Department of Ophthalmology of The University of Hong Kong in the field of regenerative medicine. Upon graduation, she returned to her alma mater, School of Optometry at PolyU and served as an Optometrist. She joined the School as a Clinical Associate in 2022.

Dr Yu’s clinical and research interests focus on vision rehabilitation and optometric care for low vision patients, visual electrophysiology, and myopia management. Dr Yu’s excellence in teaching and clinical services has been recognized. She received the Outstanding Clinic Staff Award 2021/22 and the Faculty Prize for Outstanding Performance/Achievement in Teaching 2014/15 with the teaching team for the GUR subject “Learning Through Providing Eye Care and Vision Health to the Community” (SO2S01).

• Bachelor of Science in Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong

• Registered Optometrist (Part I)