The Lopez-led Asian Eye Institute announced Monday that two of its most accomplished doctors were recognized by top peer-reviewed academic journals worldwide for their research into intraocular lens (IOL) and glaucoma screening.
The institute made the announcement to coincide with World Sight Day on Oct. 10, which celebrates the importance of eye health. The recognition highlights the significant strides made by today’s leading optometrists and ophthalmologists, whose research continues to shape our understanding of eye care.
Dr. Robert Ang, head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services, published research in the journal BMC Ophthalmology that compares different lens power measurement techniques. The study provides a comparative analysis of advanced biometry technologies.
Ang collaborated with Asian Eye Institute fellows Paulo Hector Luz, Maria Isabel Umali, Michelle Marie Araneta and Emerson Cruz on the paper, which examines the impact of technological advancements on biometry and emphasizes the need for further improvements in surgical planning and outcomes.
Meanwhile, Dr. Maria Imelda Yap-Veloso, co-director of the Glaucoma Service, published research in Dove Medical Press on the early detection of glaucoma. Her work focuses on identifying reliable biomarkers for glaucoma, which can help ophthalmologists make more informed decisions about treatment strategies.
Both Ang and Yap-Veloso are Harvard-trained specialists whose work has been cited by journals and institutions such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Ophthalmologist Magazine, Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology, and Asian Journal of Ophthalmology.
Ang’s previous research led to breakthroughs in areas like cataract procedures, glaucoma devices, presbyopia treatment, and IOL technology. Dr. Yap-Veloso has authored numerous local and international publications on glaucoma and retinal imaging.
Their insights underscore the need for refined standardization in measurement techniques and verification. More importantly, their contributions serve as guides for ophthalmologists in selecting the most appropriate biometry devices and in better screening, detecting, and staging glaucoma.
As part of the Asian Eye Institute Research Center (AEIRC), these studies lay the foundation for further research on eye health, including cataract, glaucoma, corneal diseases, and refractive surgery.
For more than 23 years, the AEIRC has been at the forefront of Philippine eye care, delivering new treatments, surgical techniques, and diagnostic technologies. It collaborates with global academic institutions and organizations to advance the practice of optometry and ophthalmology in the Pacific Rim and other parts of Asia.
