It is with great excitement to announce that Dr Jason CS YAM, Associate Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), has been honored with the prestigious “De Ocampo Lecture” award by the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) during the APAO 2024 Congress in Bali, for his exceptional contributions in the field of Myopia and Children’s Eye Diseases.

The De Ocampo Lecture is named after Geminiano de Ocampo, the founding president of the APAO. It is the highest award for excellent academic achievements bestowed to one ophthalmologist from the whole Asia-Pacific region in clinical and/or basic eye research biennially.

During the recent APAO 2024 Congress, Dr Yam delivered his award-winning lecture, entitled “Children Eye Care & Myopia Control: A Rightful Bright Future for Our New Generations”, where he highlighted his significant works on myopia, including the influential Low-concentration Atropine for Myopia Progression & Prevention (LAMP 1 & 2) Studies, and the Hong Kong Children Eye Study (HKCES).

We extend our sincerest congratulations to Dr Yam on this well-deserved recognition.

Dr Jason CS YAM presented his award-winning lecture titled “Children Eye Care & Myopia Control: A Rightful Bright Future for Our New Generations” during the APAO 2024 Congress in Bali.

Group Photo of Dr Jason CS YAM (fifth left) together with Dr Jian LI, Dr ZHANG Yuzhou, Prof Alvin YOUNG, Prof Clement CY THAM, Prof Calvin CP PANG, Prof Guy LJ CHEN, Dr KAM Ka Wai, Dr ZHANG Xiujuan, Dr Mary HO and Dr Stephanie HW KWOK

(From left) Prof Clement CY THAM and Dr Jason CS YAM

(From left) Dr Jason CS YAM and Prof Calvin CP PANG

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