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MEET DR. JUDY KU

Dr. Judy Ku is an internationally fellowship trained Ophthalmologist specialising in Cataract, Glaucoma (MIGS and conventional surgery), Pterygium & Corneal Collagen Cross-linking. Dr. Ku is dedicated to providing the highest quality eye care to her patients, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies. With a focus on personalized care, she ensures that each patient receives the attention and treatment they deserve.

EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

Dr Ku is one of very few surgeons who has completed both GLAUCOMA and CORNEAL/ ANTERIOR SEGMENT fellowships. This dual qualification offers a unique dimension to her practice, allowing her to manage glaucoma & anterior segment cases with a comprehensive and precise approach. 

Dr Ku is part of advisory boards assisting in the development of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) and Minimally Invasive Bleb Surgeries (MIBS). In addition, she is one of the investigators in one of the latest MIGS trial based in Australia. During her fellowship in Singapore, she also participated in the landmark Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma EAGLE trial.

Dr Ku is passionate about education for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.  

  • Honorary Clinical Professor at the Department of Optometry & Vision Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specifically contributing to the Optometry therapeutics program. 

  • Provides invaluable clinical supervision for optometrists participating in the Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma program.

  • Assisted with the development of Multiple Mini Interviews for Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) as part of the Ophthalmology trainee selection program.

  • Regularly lectures at local and international meetings.

  • Previously an Honorary Senior lecturer, University of Auckland.

AWARDS

Dr Ku has received several awards, including:

  • The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) Best Presenter Award

  • RANZCO Best Presenter and Best Poster Prize,

  • The Sir William McKenzie Ophthalmology Prize

  • The University of Auckland postgraduate research first presentation prize

  • Henley Prize in Clinical Medicine

BACKGROUND and EDUCATION

Dr Ku began her Ophthalmology career in the United Kingdom. Following this, she returned to Australasia to complete her training with prestigious Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO).

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Dr Ku completed extensive advanced micro-surgical training, including two fellowships in world-renowned institutes in Singapore and Canada

-       Glaucoma fellow at Singapore National Eye Centre with Professor Aung Tin, Professor Tina Wong & Associate Professor Shamira Perera.

-       Cornea and external disease and refractive surgery fellow at the Toronto Western Hospital with Professor David Rootman, Dr Allan Slomovic and Assistant Professor Clara Chan.

During her fellowship training, Dr Ku developed expertise in the management and surgery of primary and complex glaucoma patients (especially Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma & minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries).

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Furthermore, she also gained expertise in the following treatments: complex cataract surgery, pterygium and ocular surface reconstructive surgery and collagen cross-linking for keratoconus, as well as ocular imaging.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Early adopter of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) and Minimally Invasive Bleb Surgeries (MIBS)

One of very few specialists who has completed both Glaucoma and Corneal & External diseases international fellowships

Early adopter of micropulse cyclodiode glaucoma laser in Australia

Volunteer in Bulgaria providing ophthalmic care to under-privileged communities

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

  • Australia & New Zealand Glaucoma Society

  • Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society

  • World Glaucoma Association

  • Regular Journal Reviewer for Ophthalmic Journals

  • EYE

  • Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology

  • British Medical Journal Open Ophthalmology

  • Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology

  • Journal of Ophthalmology

  • Supervisor for QUT Optometry Therapeutics program

  • Supervisor for optometrists participating in the Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma program

  • ZEISS Cataract Collaboration meeting group member

GALLERY
PUBLICATIONS

2018

Bhambhwani V, Al Taie R, Ku JY, Mora J. Informed consent for strabismus surgery: the importance of patient information sheets. J AAPOS 22(2):89-91, April 2018

 

2015

Yeung SN, Lichtinger A, Kim P, Elbaz U, Ku JY, Teichman JC, Amiran MD, Slomovic AR.  Efficacy and safety of patching vs bandage lens on postoperative pain following pterygium surgery. Eye. 29(2):295-6, 2015 Feb.

 

2014

Ku JY; Nongpiur ME; Park J; Narayanaswamy AK; Perera SA; Tun TA; Kumar RS; Baskaran M; Aung T.  Qualitative evaluation of the iris and ciliary body by ultrasound biomicroscopy in subjects with angle closure.  Journal of Glaucoma. 23(9):583-8, 2014 Dec.

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2013

Yeung SN, Lichtinger A, Kim P, Elbaz U, Ku JY, Amiran MD, Gorfinkle N, Wolffe R, Slomovic AR.  Superior versus inferior conjunctival autografts combined with fibrin glue in the management of primary pterygia.  Cornea. 32(12):1582-6, 2013 Dec.

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Yeung SN, Lichtinger A, Ku JY, Kim P, Low SA, Rootman DS.Intracorneal ring segment explantation after intracorneal ring segment implantation combined with same-day corneal collagen crosslinking in keratoconus.  Cornea. 32(12):1617-20, 2013 Dec.

 

Yeung SN. Ku JY. Lichtinger A. Low SA. Kim P. Rootman DS.  Efficacy of single or paired intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation combined with collagen crosslinking in keratoconus.  Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 39(8):1146-51, 2013 Aug.

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Rootman DS, Ku JYF, Yeung SN. Chapter 136 Surgical management of ocular surface diseases. Ocular surface diseases 2nd edition, Holland E, Mannis M.

 

Yeung SN, Low S, Ku JYF, Lichtinger A, Kim P, Teichman J, Iovieno A, Rootman DS. Transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy combined with implantation of a single inferior intrastromal corneal ring segment and collagen crosslinking in keratoconus.  Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 39(8):1152-6, 2013 Aug.

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2012

Lichtinger A, Yeung SN, Kim P, Amiran MD, Iovieno A, Elbaz U, Ku JYF, Rachel Wolff, Rootman DS, Slomovic AR. Shifting trends in bacterial keratitis in Toronto: an 11-year review.  Ophthalmology 2012; 119(9):1785-90.

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Ku JYF, Lichtinger A, Yeung SN, Kim P, Cserti-Gazdewich C, Slomovic AR.  Topical fresh frozen plasma and heparin treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis in a Canadian Hospital setting.  Can J Ophthalmol. 2012;47(5):e27-8

 

2011

Nongpiur M, Ku JYF, Aung T. Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Mechanistic Review. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2011;22(2):96-101

 

2009

Patel DV, Ku JYF, Johnson R, McGhee CNJ. Laser scanning in vivo confocal microscopy and quantitative aesthesiometry reveal decreased corneal innervation and sensation in keratoconus. EYE 2009;23(3):586-92.

 

McKelvie J, Ku JYF, McArdie B, McGhee CNJ. Wavefront aberrometry: comparing and profiling higher order aberrations produced by intraocular lenses in vitro using a physical model eye system.  J Cataract Refract Surg  2009;35(3):547-55,

 

2008

Ku JY, Niederer RL, Patel DV, Sherwin T, McGhee CN. Laser scanning in vivo confocal analysis of keratocyte density in keratoconus. Ophthalmology 2008;115(5):845-50.

 

2007
Danesh-Meyer HV, Deva NC, Ku JY, Carroll SC, Tan YW, Gamble G. Differences in practice and personal profiles between male and female ophthalmologists. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol 2007;35(4):318-23.

 

2006

Danesh-Meyer HV, Ku JY, Papchenko TL, Jayasundera T, Hsiang JC, Gamble GD. Regional correlation of structure and function in glaucoma, using the Disk Damage Likelihood Scale, Heidelberg Retina Tomograph, and visual fields.  Ophthalmology 2006;113(4):603-11.

 

Danesh-Meyer HV, Carroll SC, Ku JY, Hsiang J, Gaskin B, Gamble GG, Savino PJ. Correlation of retinal nerve fiber layer            measured by scanning laser polarimeter to visual field in ischemic optic neuropathy. Arch Ophthalmol 2006;124(12):1720-6.

 

Danesh-Meyer HV, Birch H, Ku JY, Carroll S, Gamble G. Reduction of optic nerve fibers in patients with Alzheimer disease identified by laser imaging. Neurology 2006;67(10):1852-4.

 

Ku JYF, Gamble GD, McGhee CNJ.  Pupil response to tropicamide following laser in situ keratomileusis (letter). J Cataract         Refract Surg 2006;32(2):188-90.

 

Ku JY, Danesh-Meyer HV, Craig JP, Gamble GD, McGhee CN. Comparison of intraocular pressure measured by Pascal dynamic contour tonometry and Goldmann applanation tonometry. EYE 2006;20(2):191-8.

 

2005

Patel DV, Ku JYF, Kent-Smith B, McGhee CNJ.  In vivo microstructural analysis of the cornea in Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome. Cornea 2005;24(5):623-625.

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Ku JYF, McGhee CNJ. Higher order aberration and improved intraocular lens design. Eye on Ophthalmology, NZ Optics 2005;June:18-19.

 

2004

Ku JYF, Grupcheva CN, Fisk MJ, McGhee CNJ. Keratoglobus and posterior subcapsular cataract: surgical considerations and in vivo microstructural analysis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2004;30(1):237-42.

 

Ku JYF, Grupcheva CN, McGhee CNJ. Microstructural analysis of Salzmann's nodular degeneration by in vivo confocal microscopy. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol 2002;30(5):367-8.

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