Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. CHAW MAY MAY @ CHOO MAY MAY

Honorary Professor
  • Department of Ophthalmology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • mmchoo
  • 0379492060

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • OPHTHALMOLOGY
    Cataract, glaucoma, strabismus, retina laser and paediatric eye diseases
  • GENOMICS IN MEDICINE
  • ADVANCED GLAUCOMA MANAGEMENT - UVEITIC , NEOVASCULAR, PAEDIATRIC AND JUVENILE GLAUCOMA
  • PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • STRABISMOLOGY (SQUINT SURGERY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN)
  • OPHTHALMOLOGY INCLUDING CATARACT SURGERY INCLUDING PHACOEMULSIFICATION, GLAUCOMA FILTRATION SURGERY, LASER FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, GLAUCOMA, RETINAL BREAKS AND RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY, TREATMENT OF AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MOPHTHAL (UM), (Ophthalmology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MMED (OPHTHAL) (NUS), (Ophthalmology)
    National University of Singapore
  • FRCS (Edinburgh), (Ophthalmology)
    Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
  • MBBS (UM), (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    16 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Joint Coordinator for MBBS Ophthalmology Programme
    19 Nov 2014 - present (University Malaya)
  • Committee member for Setting and Vetting Questions for Masters of Ophthalmology Exams in UM
    01 Jan 2006 - present (University Malaya)
  • Interviewer for MBBS Program applicants
    08 Jun 2021 - 15 Jun 2021 (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Lembaga Perubatan untuk staf PPUM
    17 Sep 2020 - 17 Sep 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Secretary of PPUM Dept Trust Fund
    31 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    31 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2018 (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Member Jawatankuasa Rayuan Ijazah Tinggi
    12 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2012 (National)
  • Head of Department
    01 Jul 2011 - 08 Jul 2011 (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    23 Aug 2010 - 30 Jun 2011 (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Level/Level Head
    23 Aug 2010 - 08 Jul 2011 (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator for Supervisors and Curriculum for Masters Ophthalmology Training in UM
    01 Jan 2008 - 23 Aug 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Co-Coordinator of Stage II Masters of Ophthalmology MQA
    01 Jul 2009 - 31 Dec 2009 (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Secretary of Organizing Committee for 1st University Malaya Ophthalmic Symposium on Ocular Therapeutics, Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 14 - 15th July, 2006
    14 Jul 2006 - 15 Jul 2006 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AAPOS INTERNATIONAL MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2008 (International)
  • CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (UNI MALAYA REPRESENTATIVE), BOARD MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • CPG FOR RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY UNDER MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF MALAYSIA, BOARD MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • BOARD MEMBER, ADVISORY BOARD
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENGAJIAN PROGRAM MASTER PERUBATAN, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • OVERSEAS FELLOW ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE, MEMBER
    2018 to 2021 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Invited Speaker for 12th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2023 (National)
  • Best Poster Award from Top 5 Posters
    Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, 2023 (International)
  • Scientific Achievement Award
    Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, 2023 (International)
  • Jemputan ke Jawatankuasa Pembentukan Clinical Practise Guideline untuk Retinopathy of Prematurity
    Kementerian Kesihantan Malaysia, 2022 (National)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • 3rd Placed Best Presentation of Higher Degree by Research(HDR) Student
    University of Sydney Save Sight Institute, 2021 (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation
    Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society, 2021 (International)
  • Credit Award for Presentation
    American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2021 (International)
  • Miller's International Travel Grant
    Children's Eye Foundation of American Association of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismology (AAPOS), 2018 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • RTP Fees Offset
    University of Sydney, 2017 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Invited Speaker for KL Neonatology Conference
    Malaysian Perinatal Society, 2015 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • Anjakan Gaji
    Universiti Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)
  • Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hariri, F., Abdullah, M. F., Adam, K. B. C., Bahuri, N. F. A., Kulasegarah, J., Nathan, A. M., . . . Rahman, Z. A. A. (2021). Analysis of complications following multidisciplinary functional intervention in paediatric craniomaxillofacial deformities. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 50(4), 457-462. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.08.002
  2. Choo, M. M., Yeong, C. M., Grigg, J. R., Khaliddin, N., Kadir, A. J., Barnes, E. H., . . . Watson, S. L. (2018). Central corneal thickness changes and horizontal corneal diameter in premature infants A prospective analysis. Medicine, 97(48), 6. doi:10.1097/md.0000000000013357
  3. Samsudin, A., Isaacs, N., Tai, M. L. S., Ramli, N., Mimiwati, Z., Choo, M. M. (2016). Ocular perfusion pressure and ophthalmic artery flow in patients with normal tension glaucoma, Bmc Ophthalmology. 16(5), Article
  4. Ramli, N., Supramaniam, G., Samsudin, A., Juana, A., Zahari, M., Choo, M. M. (2015). Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma: Effect of Polypharmacy and Preservatives, Optometry and Vision Science. 92(9E222-E226), Article
  5. Annamalai, T., Fong, K. C. S., Choo, M. M. (2011). Intravenous Fluconazole for Bilateral Endogenous Candida Endophthalmitis, Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 271(105-107), Article
  6. Koay, A. C. A., Choo, M. M., Nathan, A. M., Omar, A., Lim, C. T. (2011). Combined Low-Dose Oral Propranolol and Oral Prednisolone as First-Line Treatment in Periocular Infantile Hemangiomas, Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 273(309-311), Article
  7. Choo, M. M., Prakash, K., Samsudin, A., Soong, T., Ramli, N., Kadir, A. J. (2010). Corneal changes in type II diabetes mellitus in Malaysia, International Journal of Ophthalmology. 3(3), 234-236
  8. Choo, M. M., Martin, F. J., Theam, L. C., U-Teng, C. (2009). Retinopathy of prematurity in extremely low birth weight infants in Malaysia, Journal of Aapos. 13(5), 446-449
Scopus
  1. Choo, M. M., Grigg, J., Barnes, E. H., Khaliddin, N., Kamalden, T. A., Ahmad Kamar, A., . . . Martin, F. J. (2021). Comparative cohorts of retinopathy of prematurity outcomes of differing oxygen saturation: Real-world outcomes. Bmj Open Ophthalmology, 6(1). doi: 10.1136/bmjophth-2020-000626
  2. Lim, J. J., Salowi, M. A., Adnan, T. H., Anuar, N. A., Ngah, N. F., & Choo, M. M. (2021). Visual outcomes after Phacoemulsification with Intraocular Implantation surgeries among patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus. The Medical journal of Malaysia, 76(2), 190-198.
Others
  1. AAF Ali, Ismail F, Choo MM, Abdullah AAM, Khaliddin N, Hariri F, Abdul Rahman ZA, Iqbal T
  2. Abd Manan, N., Choo, M. M., Effendi Tenang, I., & Zahari, M. (2022). Sinonasal Lymphoma Presenting as Cavernous Sinus Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Neuro-Ophthalmology, 46(3), 194-198.
  3. Badaruddin A, Khaliddin N, Ramli N, Choo MM. CATARACT SURGERY WAITING TIME FOR DAY CARE OPERATION THEATRE IN UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE. JUMMEC 2022:25(1)
  4. Badaruddin, A., Khaliddin, N., Ramli, N., & Choo, M. M. (2022). CATARACT SURGERY WAITING TIME FOR DAY CARE OPERATION THEATRE IN UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, 25(1), 68-71.
  5. Murugia, L., Palaniappan, P. A., Teow, K. K. L., & Choo, M. M. (2022). Fungal corneal ulcers: our 5-year experience in Bintulu. Malaysian Journal of Ophthalmology, 4(2), 112-122.
  6. Aliyya B, Choo MM. Facial nerve palsy in otitis externa: common pitfalls. Malaysian Family Physician(MFP) Journal
  7. Choo MM, Grigg J, Barnes EH, et al.(2021) Comparative cohorts of retinopathy of prematurity outcomes of differing oxygen saturation: real-world outcomes. BMJ Open Ophthalmology 2021;0:e000626. doi:10.1136/bmjophth-2020-000626
  8. Hamid MFA, Choo MM, Nurliza K, Norlina R. Evan Syndrome Child with Sudden Bilateral Eye Blindness - A Literature Review. Malaysian Journal of Ophthalmology 2021; 1:64-68
  9. Hariri, F., Farhana, N.A., Abdullah, N.A., Ibrahim, N., Ramli, N.M., Abdullah, A.A.M., Choo, M.M., Khaliddin, N. (2021). Optic canal characteristics in pediatric syndromic craniosynostosis. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2021.06.017 (ISI-Indexed).
  10. Lim, J.J., Salowi, M.A., Taasha H.A., Anuar, N., Norfariza, N., Choo, M.M. (2020). An 12-year Registry Analysis on Visual Outcomes after Phacoemulsification with Intraocular Implantation Surgeries among cases with Diabetes Mellitus and without Diabetes Mellitus in the Malaysian Ministry of Health Facilities. (2020) Med J Malaysia. XX(XX), X-X
  11. ow, Adeline M.B.B.S.*; Kadir, Azida Juana M.OPHTHAL.*; Wong, Kum Thong F.R.C.Path. ; Choo, May May F.R.C.S., M.Med.* A Case of Neglected, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Parotid Gland, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: March 31, 2021 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue - doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001947
  12. Choo, MM, Yeong, CM, Grigg JR, Barnes EH, Kadir AJ. (2020). Assessing agreement of clinical estimation of vertical optic disc cupping against RetCam assessment in the premature neonate and prospective observation for changes. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 61(7),2139-2139.
  13. Choo, MM, Yeong, CM, Grigg JR, Barnes EH, Kadir AJ. (2020). Assessing agreement of clinical estimation of vertical optic disc cupping against RetCam assessment in the premature neonate and prospective observation for changes. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 61(7),2139-2139.
  14. Firdaus Hariri, Mohd Faizal Abdullah, Khairul Bariah Chi Adam, Nor Faizal Ahmad Bahuri, Jeyanthi Kulasegarah, Anna Marie Nathan, Fazliana Ismail, Nurliza Khaliddin, Choo May May, Lucy Chan, Thong Meow Keong, Dharmendra Ganesan, Zainal Ariff Abdul Rahman. (2020). Analysis of Complications Following Multidisciplinary Functional Intervention in Paediatric Craniomaxillofacial Deformities. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (IJOMS) .
  15. Nurul Najieha Amir, Nor Fadhilah Mohamad, Mimiwati Zahari, Choo May May. (2020). A Rare Case of Idiopathic Hypertension in Prepubertal Age. Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Services(MJMHS)
  16. Hariri F, Farhana A, Aziz IA, Ramli N, Choo MM, Khaliddin N. (2019) Optic canal analysis in syndromic craniosynostosis: a pilot study. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 48:13-14
  17. Logeswari, K, NorFadzilla,h AJ, Lott, PPW, Choo, MM.(2019) Mummy, My Eyelids Are Heavy : A Case Series of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis. European J Ophthalmology [accepted July 2019]
  18. May May Choo, John Grigg, Elizabeth Barnes, Khalidin Nurliza, Frank Martin. Effect of surfactant administration with different oxygen levels and retinopathy of prematurity risk: Real-world results from a 14-year cohort in NICU in Malaysia.[2019] Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 47:72-72.
  19. Pattern of retinopathy of prematurity cases from differing oxygen level changes in a tertiary referral centre in Malaysia over two different periods a middle-income country. Choo MM, Grigg J, Khaliddin N, Martin F. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. (2019) JAAPOS, 23(4):e23
  20. Alliyya, B., Choo, MM., Norfariza, N. (2018). Case series of atypical ocular toxoplasmosis. Eye SEA 2018; 13(1):80-87
  21. Badaruddin, A, Choo, MM. (2018).An ipsilateral white cataract following percutaneous nephrolithotomy. EyeSEA 2018;13(2):1-7
  22. Lim JJ, Liew YC, UT Chan, Retnasabapathy S, Choo MM. (2018). Bee Sting Injuries with Different Presentations and Managements Experience in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia. EyeSEA 2018;13(1):33-39
  23. Lim JJ, Ong YM, Zalina WMZ, Choo MM. (2018) Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus with Orbital Apex Syndrome - Difference in outcomes and literature review. 26(2):187-193
  24. Maftuhim Addenan, Choo May May, Teoh Kean Hooi, Fazliana Ismail, Tengku Ain Kamalden. (2018) A rare case of solitary unifocal Langerhans cell histiocytosis with orbital extension: Diagnostic dilemma. Oman J Ophthalmol., 11:284-7
  25. May May Choo, Choo Mee Yeong, John R Grigg, Nurliza Khaliddin, Azida Juana Kadir, Elizabeth H Barnes, Tengku Ain Kamalden, Stephanie L Watson. (2018). Central corneal thickness changes and horizontal corneal diameter in premature infants - A prospective analysis. Medicine. Accepted 31 Oct 2018
  26. Maftuhim A, Choo MM. Bilateral Exudative Retinal Detachment in Septo-optic Dysplasia. Indian Paediatrics. 54(12):1058-1059
  27. Peng, L.J., Choo, M.M., Moharudi, M., Haniza, H. (2017) Large Conjunctival Mass. EyeSEA 12(2),5-10
  28. Li-Jing Peng1*, Syed Shoeb Ahmad2, Nor Haizura Bt Abd Rani3, May May Choo1, Shuaibah Abdul Ghani4 (2016). Masquerade syndrome: Retinoblastoma presenting as phacolytic glaucoma. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine. 2016;4(10)838-840 DOI 10.12980/jclm.4.2016J6-151
  29. Ramli N, Supramaniam G, Samsudin A, Juana A, Zahari M, Choo MM. Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma: Effect of Polypharmacy and Preservatives. Optometry & Vision Science 2015;92(9):e222-6
  30. Diurnal variation of corneal thickness in Patients with Fuchs' corneal dystrophy. TKW Soong, M Edwards, MM Choo, V Subrayan. International Journal of Ophthalmology
  31. Adrian Choon Aun Koay, May May Choo, Anna Marie Nathan, Asma Omar, Chin Theam Lim. Combined low-dose oral propranolol and oral prednisolone as first-line treatment in Periocular Infantile Hemangiomas. Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Accepted 2011
  32. Annamalai T, Fong KC, Choo MM. Intravenous Fluconazole for bilateral Candida Endophthalmitis. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Feb;27(1):105-7. Epub 2011 Jan 16. Cited 3 times since publication
  33. May May Choo Eye Discuss - Ocular Times Sept-Oct 2011, Vol 01, Issue 06, pp 13-16
  34. Yong KS, Choo MM. Corneal indentation for laser iridotomy. Ophthalmology 118(8):1688-1688e1-2
  35. Choo MM, Prakash K, Samsudin A, Soong T, Ramli N, Kadir AJ. Corneal changes in type II diabetes mellitus in Malaysia. Int J Ophthalmol 2010;3(3):234-236
  36. Corneal diameter, intraocular pressures and keratometry in premature infants - A pilot study.
  37. Gowri Supramaniam, S.E. Khor, M.M. Choo, Bethel I Livingstone. Predicting visual outcome after an open globe injury using ocular trauma score (OTS).
  38. Muiz Mahyudin, May May Choo, Norlina Mohd Ramli, Sharifah S Omar. Ocular tuberculosis initially presenting as central retinal vein occlusion. Case Reports in Ophthalmology(Karger). Case Rep Ophthalmol 2010;1:30-35.
  39. Soong TK, Subrayan V, Choo MM. Treatment of macular oedema secondary to idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis with intravitreal triamcinolone. Int J Ophthalmol (Guoji Yanke Zazhi) 2010;10(11):2058-2059.
  40. Soong, T.K., Visvaraja, S., Choo, M.M. (2010). Treatment of macular oedema secondary to idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms and neuroretinitis with intravitreal triamcinolone. International Eye Science, 10(11):2058-2059
  41. Soong, TK, Subrayan, V, Choo, MM. (2010) Intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide for macular edema secondary to IRVAN. 11(4):
  42. UT Chan, MM Choo, SC Reddy. Compressive optic neuropathy in the contralateral eye secondary to ethmoid sinus carcinoma. Sudanese J Ophthalmology 2010;2:34-38.
  43. MM Choo, MS Noram, SC Reddy, PN Sunita. Alterations of Tear function tests in patients with unilateral pterygium. Int J Ophthalmol (Guoji Yanke Zazhi) 2009;9(11):2060- 2062.
  44. May May Choo, Frank Joseph Martin, Lim Chin Theam, Chan U- Teng. Retinopathy of prematurity in extremely low birth weight infants in Malaysia. J AAPOS 2009 Oct;13(5):446-9. cited 18 times
  45. U T Chan, M M Choo, S C Reddy. Unilateral isolated ocular tuberculosis with no systemic involvement. Sudanese Journal of Ophthalmology 2009,1:91-94
  46. Kamalden TA, Choo MM, Kadir K, Khaliddin N. Arterial occlusion following embolization of orbital arteriovenous malformation: A case report. Neuroradiology Journal Volume 21, Issue 6, December 2008, Pages 861-864
  47. MM Choo, SC Reddy, EPS Fong, A Sheena, FJ Martin Acquired corneal ulceration in a neonate with Goldenhar s syndrome managed by modified Cutler-Beard procedure International Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 8, No.2, Feb 2008
  48. MM Choo, UT Chan, Khalidin N, CT Lim. Retinopathy of prematurity in University of Malaya Medical Centre. International Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.8, No.11, Nov 2008.
  49. Norlina Ramli, Mimiwati Zahari, May May Choo. Acute Multifocal Posterior Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy in Association with Erythema Nodosum and Group A Streptococcus Infection. Asian J Ophthalmol. 2008;Vol.10 No.2 159-162
  50. Tengku Kamalden TA, Choo MM, Fauzi A. Grade IV hypertensive retinopathy as a rare first presentation of hypertension: A case report. JUMMEC 2006:9(2) pp 32- 34
  51. The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in ocular syphilis. Fathilah J, Choo MM. Med J Malaysia. 2003 Aug;58 (3):437-9. Article cited 20 times
  52. Cauliflower ears in a patient with Uveitis, Choo MM., Fathilah J. Med Journal of Malaysia Vol 57 No 2 June 2002: 225-228.
  53. Choo MM. Congenital anomalies of the orbit, Published in Medical Journal of Malaysia Vol 57 Supplement D, October 2002: 19.
Books
  1. Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Joseph Alagaratnam, Choo MM, Choong YF, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline on Acute Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening. Edited: Sivalal M. Published by Ministry of Health of Malaysia. 2006.
Chapter in Books
  1. Acute Loss of Vision - a chapter in Book on Acute Care Medicine 2006 Vol.1 UM Chapter 39, Pg 341 - 349
Article in Proceeding
  1. Choo MM, Yeong CM, Azida JK, Grigg JR, Khaliddin N, Barnes EH, Ramli N Is intraocular pressure measured by rebound tonometer in infants affected by different corneal thickness? Asian J Oph 2021( 18-1 Supplement:91:pp90-94. DOI: https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v0i0.946
  2. Maftuhim Addenan, Choo May May, Teoh Kean Hooi, Fazliana Ismail, Tengku Ain Fathlun. (2017). An Uncommon Case of Langerhans Cells Histiocytosis: Case Report and Review of Literature. Abstracts of 7th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference (COSC 2017), Journal of Health and Translational Medicine. pp 45 [PO39]
  3. Peng Li Jing, Hanida Hanafi, Choo May May. (2017) Large Conjunctival Mass. Abstracts if 7th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine. pp. 54 [PO48].
  4. G. Supramaniam, M. Choo, F. Santiagu, A. Loo, K. Fong. The effect of preoperative counselling on visual perception during vitrectomy under local anaesthesia. E-poster at 10th Euretina Congress, 2-5th September 2010. Page: 73
  5. Gowri Supramaniam, S.E. Khor, M.M. Choo, Bethel I Livingstone. Predicting visual outcome after an open globe injury using ocular trauma score (OTS). P-MO- 280. P35 Trauma, Proceedings of World Ophthalmology Congress 2010 ICC, Berlin, Germany June 2010; page: 411
  6. M. Choo, S. Somasundram,S. Karunakaran,J. Rahmat,J. Alagaratnam. Differentiating Coat's disease from Retinoblastoma - Case Report. E-poster presented at 10th Euretina Congress, 2-9th September 2010. Page 68.
  7. May May Choo, U-teng Chan, Nurliza Khaliddin, Ayu Saad Mas. Structural and functional outcome of premature infants screened for retinopathy of prematurity in a tertiary-care hospital in Malaysia. P-TU-161. P42 Pediatric Ophthalmology & Genetics. Proceedings of World Ophthalmology Congress 2010 Germany. June 2010. page: 458
  8. Y. Yew, M. Choo, N. Ramli, T. Soong, A. Samsudin. Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on corneal endothelial morphology and central corneal thickness following phacoemulsification. Poster presentation Cataract Surgery Complications / Management. XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS. 4-8 September 2010. Page: 109.
  9. A Rahman, Mimiwati Z, Choo MM. Agreement between Dynamic Contour Tonometery (DCT) and Goldmann Applanation Tonometery (GAT) in Healthy Malaysian Eyes. Abstract No. 636, Code: P144. World Glaucoma Congress Boston 2009.
  10. Agreement between Dynamic Contour Tonometry (DCT) and Goldmann Applanation Tonometry (GAT) in Healthy Malaysian Eyes, proceeding, Abstract No. 636, Code: P144. World Glaucoma Congress Boston 2009
  11. MM Choo, K Prakash, SS Loh. Dry Eye in Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Proceedings of APAO-AAO Congress of Ophthalmology Bali 2009.
  12. Nandini V, Choo May May, Thong M. Catch-22: DiGeorge Syndrome Case Report. Program book for University of Malaya Ophthalmology Symposium 2009.
  13. Nandini V, Helen Tan, Ong Yu Ming, Choo May May, Visvaraja S. Acute papilloedema causing rapid profound loss of vision A case report. Proceedings of APAO- AAO Joint Meeting Bali 2009.
  14. Nor Fadhilah Mohamad, MM Choo, Nurliza Khaliddin, Mary Marret, Priya Sathish Chandran. Shaken Baby Syndrome in Malaysia: Incidence and ocular outcome. Proceedings of APAO-AAO Joint Congress, Bali 2009.
  15. Terrence Soong, Amir Samsuddin, Hasliza A Hassan, May May Choo, Azida J Wan Abdul Kadir, Norlina Ramli. Effect of Uncomplicated Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery on the Corneal Endothelium between Diabetics and non-diabetics. Proceedings of APAO-AAO Joint Congress, Bali 2009
  16. MM Choo, K Prakash, N Ramli, SS Loh. Corneal characteristics in Type II diabetes mellitus on Corneal Specular Microscopy. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. Vol 36, Supplement 1, June 2008; A143. World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 Hong Kong
  17. MM Choo, UT Chan, K Nurliza, CT Lim. Incidence of retinopathy of prematurity in Malaysia. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2008;36(Suppl 1):A385. World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 Hong Kong.
  18. Nga A, Liau KL, Anusiah S, Choo MM. Visual perimetry in diabetic mellitus without retinopathy. XXII Asia-Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists Congress, Lahore, Pakistan Feb 2007
  19. Sunita, Noram MS, Reddy SC, Choo MM. Tear function tests in unilateral pterygium. XXII Asia-Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists Congress, Lahore, Pakistan Feb 2007.
  20. Choo MM, Noram MS, Martin F, Moebius Syndrome Surgery to Correct Esotropia Proceedings of World Congress of Ophthalmology, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Feb 2006.
  21. Sheena, SC Reddy, Choo MM, E Fong, Goldenhar Syndrome with Corneal Ulcer in a Newborn , Proceedings of 21st Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress 20th 22nd June 2003:75
  22. Ultrasound muscle mean reflectivity of Graves Disease Patients. Oral presentation at Joint Malaysian-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress (1999) Malacca.
  23. Bullous central serous retinopathy, CY Loo, MM Choo, J Choon. Presented at 16th Joint Malaysian-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress (1998) Johor Baru
  24. MM Choo, SK Fang, S Anusiah Unusual presentations of orbital pseudotumour, prize winner in category of best oral presentation by trainee. Presented at 13th Joint Malaysian-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress (1995) Kuala Lumpur.
Other Publications
  1. Abd Manan, N., Choo, M. M., Effendi Tenang, I., & Zahari, M. (2022). Sinonasal Lymphoma Presenting as Cavernous Sinus Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Neuro-Ophthalmology, 46(3), 194-198. - Case Study
  2. Choo M, Grigg J, Surendran S, Peng L, Barnes E, Khaliddin N, Martin F, Zahari M. (2022) Axial length measurements for glaucoma screening reference in premature infants. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology. Supplement Vol No.18 Issue 2 pp:222-223. - Meeting Abstract
  3. Khoo C, Choo M, Ramli N. Heart rate variability as an indicator of autonomic dysfunction in normal-tension glaucoma (2022). Asian Journal of Ophthalmology. Supplement Vol No.18 Issue 2 pp:305-308. - Meeting Abstract
  4. Murugia, L., Palaniappan, P. A., Teow, K. K. L., & Choo, M. M. (2022). Fungal corneal ulcers: our 5-year experience in Bintulu. Malaysian Journal of Ophthalmology, 4(2), 112-122. - Case Study
  5. Wang M, Lai Y, Ch' ng T, Ng H, Adeline K, Ramli N, Choo MM. (2022) Incidence of Hypotony Post Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation: Paul vs Baerveldt. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology. Supplement Vol No.18 Issue 2 pp:53-54 - Meeting Abstract
  6. M M Choo, M S Noram, S C Reddy, P N Sunita. Tear function tests in unilateral pterygium.EJO - Unpublished Writting Works
  7. MM Choo, P Rokiah, F Jaais. The use of Ultrasound to detect radioiodine-related activation of Graves' ophthalmopathy. Clinical Experimental Ophthalmology - Unpublished Writting Works
  8. Miswanudin Mahyudin, May May Choo, Norlina Ramli, Sharifah S Ramli. Ocular tuberculosis presenting as central retinal vein occlusion. JJO - Unpublished Writting Works
  9. TA Kamalden, Z Mimiwati, MM Choo, AM Bulgiba. Structure-function correlation in glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma - Unpublished Writting Works

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2015 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - AFR (Frontier Science)
    Ophthalmic artery flow and ocular perfusion pressure in normal tension glaucoma ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2015 - 2016, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Course & Disertation
    Ophthalmic artery flow and ocular perfusion pressure in normal tension glaucoma patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2015 - 2016, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Course & Disertation
    PRE AND POST DILATATION INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AND ANTERIOR CHAMBER PARAMETERS IN DIABETIC PATIENT. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2013 - 2014, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Course & Disertation
    Ocular Changes in Thalassaemia Patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2008 - 2011, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    CORNEAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CHANGES FOLLOWING CATARACT SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG MALAY, CHINESE AND INDIAN PATIENTS. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    VISUAL AND STRUCTURAL OUTCOME OF PREMATURE INFANTS SCREENED FOR RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY IN UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2010 - 2011, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    COMPARISON BETWEEN BSS PLUS? AND BSS ON CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL CELL MORPHOLOGY AFTER PHACOEMULSIFICATION CATARACT SURGERY
  8. 2008 - 2010, RU Geran
    SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME: OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FINDINGS, VISUAL AND STRUCTURAL OUTCOME ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2008 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    COMPARISON IN MEASUREMENT OF INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE BETWEEN DYNAMIC CONTOUR TONOMETER AND GOLDMAN APPLANATION TONOMETER CORRECTEC FOR CENTRAL CORNEAL THICKNESS
  10. 2007 - 2008, RU Geran
    OCULAR BIOMETRY IN PREMATURE INFANTS - A STUDY OF CORNEAL DIAMETER, AXIAL LENGTH, ANTERIOR CHAMBER DEPTH AND LENS THICKNESS GROWTH IN RELATION TO BIRTH WEIGHT, BODY WEIGHT AND POST-CONCEPTUAL AGE. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2007 - 2008, 7
    CORNEL CHARACTERISTICS AND CHANGES FOLLOWING CATARACT SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2018 - 2021, Private Funding
    Heart Rate Variability in Normal Tension Glaucoma ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2016 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Pre and post dilatation intraocular pressure and anterior chamber parameters in diabetic patient. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2015 - 2016, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Ophthalmic artery flow and ocular perfusion pressure in normal tension glaucoma patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2012 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Inter- racial comparison of risk factors in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) progression in a multi-racial Asian community and identifying the predictive values of growth factors in the development of ROP. ( Co-Researcher)
  16. 2009 - 2012, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Retinopathy of prematurity Outcome Study ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2009 - 2011, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Epidemiological Study of Eye Disease Among the Elderly in Nursing Homes ( Consultant)
  18. 2007 - 2011, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Changes in corneal endothelial cell counts and morphology in diabetic patients undergoing phacoemulsification surgery ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  19. 2008 - 2010, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Changes corneal specular microscopic findings in Malay, Chinese and Indian diabetic patients after cataract surgery ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  20. 2005 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Retinopathy of Prematurity - incidence in University Malaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  21. 2007 - 2008, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Shaken Baby Syndrome In UMMC From 2000-2007 ( Consultant)
  22. 2005 - 2007
    Blue -Yellow perimetry in diabetic patient ( Consultant)
  23. 2003 - 2005, Self-financed
    Retinopathy of prematurity in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2017 - 2025, Ministry of Education Australia via University of Sydney
    Outcomes of Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening in Malaysia, University of Sydney, Australia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2024, RTP grant (research training program) by Australian Education Dept
    Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening Outcomes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2018 - 2022, University of Sydney
    Higher degree by Research at University of Sydney - RTP (Research Training Program) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2017 - 2020, International Funding
    Rebound tonometer readings, corneal thickness and optic disc cupping assessment in premature infant ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2004 - 2006, Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company
    Ocular changes in patients on oral Sildenafil for pulmonary hypertension ( Consultant)
University
  1. 2004 - 2009, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Corneal characteristics in Type II diabetes mellitus on corneal specular microscopy ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2007 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Ocular findings in non-accidental head injuries (Shaken Baby Syndrome) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2006 - 2008, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Ocular biometry in premature infants ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2004 - 2007
    Tear function tests in Pterygium patients ( Consultant)
  5. 2006 - 2006, Self financing
    Retinopathy of prematurity - 3 year retrospective study ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2004 - 2006
    Optical Coherence Tomography in Glaucoma patients ( Consultant)
  7. 1997 - 1999
    Ultrasound findings in Graves disease patients treated with radio-iodine therapy ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Ophthalmic Consultant for Combined Craniofacial Clinics (Voluntary-Out of Usual Clinic Duties). to Help Dental Unit for Referrals Nationwide of Craniofacial Cases, Faculty of Dentistry, Maxillofacial Dept
    01 Dec 2012 - 01 Dec 2024 (National)
  • Consultant for University Putra Malaysia Masters Program Establishment, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Consultant
    01 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 (National)
  • Panel for Revision of Ministry of Health Clinical Practise Guidelines (Cpg) for Retinopathy of Prematurity, Cawangan Penilaian Teknologi Kesihatan, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (Ministry of Health Malaysia), Professional Consultant (Ir., Ar., Sr., Ts., dsbnya)
    04 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 (National)
  • Malaysia Society of Ophthalmologist Myopia Advisory Board, Malaysia Society of Ophthalmologist (MSO), Consultant
    01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 (National)
  • Clinical Cases Vetting Committee Consultant, MUCCO
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist (Pakar Perunding Mata), University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
    01 Sep 2002 - 01 Sep 2020 (National)
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist, University Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC)
    01 Apr 2007 - 01 Apr 2020 (National)
  • Journal Reviewer, International journal of ophthalmology
    01 Feb 2018 - 01 Feb 2020 (International)
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist, Combined Craniofacial Team
    01 Aug 2012 - 01 Aug 2019 (National)
  • Jemaah Doktor Perkeso, PERKESO
    01 Aug 2003 - 01 Aug 2013 (National)
  • Pakar Perunding Oftalmologi, PERKESO
    01 Dec 2011 - 01 Dec 2011 (National)
  • Asia Coordinator for Paediatric Ophthalmology for Apao Congress Beijing 2010, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists
    01 Nov 2009 - 01 Nov 2010 (International)
  • Clinical Practice Guideline Formulation for Management of Acute Retinopthy of Prematurity, Ministry of Health
    01 Nov 2006 - 01 Nov 2009 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. KEEPING UP WITH THE PANDEMIC OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY - A BLINDING DISEASE OF PREMATURE INFANTS - SHARING 3 DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WITH THIS DISEASE IN MALAYSIA., INAUGURAL LECTURE PROFESSOR DR CHOO MAY MAY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEAN'S OFFICE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, KUALA LUMPUR (National) (20 Jun 2023 - 20 Jun 2023)
  2. Pharmacological Means for Slowing Progression of Myopia, Myopia Control in Children, Myopia Advocacy Malaysia Board and Malaysia Society of Ophthalmology (MSO) (National) (26 Nov 2022 - 26 Nov 2022)
INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Invited speaker: Title: Retinopathy of prematurity in a Middle-income country, Joint Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologist and AAO Congress 2009, Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO)and American Association of Ophthalmologist (AAO) (International) (18 May 2009 - 18 May 2009)
  2. Invited speaker: Title: Acute posterior leukoencephalopathy - methotrexate toxicitiy, Joint Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO) and American Association of Ophthalmologist (AAO) Congress, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmologists sponsored in conjunction with APAO-AAO joint meeting (International) (17 May 2009 - 17 May 2009)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Approach to refractive amblyopia, 12TH CONJOINT OPHTHALMOLOGY SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia  (National) (15 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2023)
  2. ROP Screening and Treatment in Malaysia, Challenges and Strategies to Reduce the burden of ROP Blindness - Asia Pacific Perspective, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologist (APAO) (International) (23 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2023)
  3. ROP Screening and Treatment in Malaysia, APAO Congress : Challenges and Strategies to Reduce the Burden of ROP Blindness Asia Pacific Perspective, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (International) (23 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2023)
  4. Papilloedema in children: Paediatric Neuro ophthalmology Symposium, 38th Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (International) (23 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2023)
  5. Ophthalmological Issue and Management in Craniofacial Patients, Paediatric Craniofacial Workshop, Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (National) (17 Dec 2022 - 17 Dec 2022)
  6. Non-Accidental Injury in Children, COSC-Asia Pacific Ocular Trauma Society Conference, University of Malaya Eye Dept and Asia Pacific Ocular trauma Society (International) (17 Sep 2022 - 18 Sep 2022)
  7. Pediatric Craniosynostoses - a difficult year due to pandemic restrictions, 6th Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress, Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society, Australia (International) (04 Aug 2022 - 07 Aug 2022)
  8. Approach to Retinopathy of Prematurity, eNova Masterclass Session on Retinopathy of Prematurity, Novartis (National) (11 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2021)
  9. Characteristics of Retinal Injuries in Abusive Head Trauma, Online Webinar on Abusive Head Trauma, Malaysian Paediatric Society (National) (02 Oct 2021 - 02 Oct 2021)
  10. Benign intracranial hypertension in children - management approach, RANZCO Paediatric Special Interest Group Scientific Meeting, Royal Australian New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (International) (13 Jul 2017 - 15 Jul 2017)
  11. Vision 2020, KL International Neonatology Conference, Dept of Paediatrics, University of Malaya Medical Centre (National) (13 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  12. Preventative Ophthalmology "All About Eyes", Austrolasian Council of Chinese Medical Associations, ACCMA (International) (04 Oct 2014 - 06 Oct 2014)
  13. Non-accidental injuries in children, 2nd Conjoint (MOH-UKM-USM- UM) Ophthalmology Scientific Conference - Paediatric Retina , Ministry of Health - Conjoint Universities Committee (National) (14 Sep 2012 - 16 Sep 2012)
  14. Problems specific to and what's new in paediatric cataract surgery, 28th Singapore - Malaysia Joint Ophthalmology Meeting, National University of Singapore (International) (15 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012)
  15. What's New and Specific to Paediatric Cataract Surgery, 28th Singapore-Malaysia Ophthalmic Congress and 19th International Neuro-ophthalmic Symposium 2012, Singapore Ophthalmic Society, SNEC, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (International) (15 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012)
  16. Invited Speaker: Management of Capillary Haemangioma, APAO Congress Sydney 2011 Paediatric Oculoplastics Symposium, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists and International College of Ophthalmologists (International) (23 Mar 2011 - 23 Mar 2011)
  17. Management of Diabetes (I) Diabetic Retinopathy, Kursus Diploma Lanjutan Pengajar Diabetes Sessi 2011/2012, College of Advanced Nursing Education (University) (14 Mar 2011 - 14 Mar 2011)
  18. Retinoblastoma cases in University Malaya Medical Centre, University of Malaya Eye Research Centre (UMERC) 2nd Annual Scientific Symposium, UMERC (University) (19 Jan 2011 - 19 Jan 2011)
  19. The Child with Eyelid Coloboma , 25th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists (APAO) - A Joint Meeting of APAO/AAO (American Association of Ophthalmologists) 2010, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists (International) (16 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010)
  20. Squint Cases and Orthoptic Assessment, Orthoptic Workshop 2010 Hospital Kuala Lumpur., Dept of Ophthalmology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur. (National) (08 Sep 2010 - 08 Oct 2010)
  21. Invited speaker: Title: Infectious uveitis in a child, Paediatric ophthalmology cases symposium, Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologist and American Association of Ophthalmologist Joint Congress 2009 (International) (16 May 2009 - 16 Jun 2009)
  22. Invited speaker: Title: Clinical approach to intermittent exotropia, Symposium on squint and orthoptics, MMA Ophthalmological Society of Malaysia (National) (07 Mar 2009 - 07 Mar 2009)
  23. Invited speaker: Title: Updates on Retinopathy of Prematurity, Paediatric Ophthalmology Symposium 2008 Ministry of Health of Malaysia, Dept of Ophthalmology, Kuala Lumpur Hospital (National) (07 Nov 2008)
  24. Invited speaker: Title: Methotrexate-induced acute posterior leukoencephalopathy. Presented in 15 June 2007 in the Royal Australia New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists , Royal Australia New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Paediatric Special Interest Group Meeting Gold Coast Australia, PSIG, RANZCO (International) (15 Jun 2007 - 16 Jun 2007)
  25. Invited speaker: Title: The role of orbital decompression in Burkitt s lymphoma. , Royal Australia New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Paediatric Special Interest Group Meeting Gold Coast, Australia, PSIG, RANZCO (International) (15 Jun 2007 - 16 Jun 2007)
  26. Invited speaker: Title: Congenital anomalies of orbit, Ophthalmology Symposium in Joint Academy of Medicine of Malaysia-Ministry of Health Annual Scientific Meeting, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and Ministry of Health Malaysia. (National) (15 Oct 2002)
  27. Familial Retinoblastoma Ophthalmologist s role in management. , Regional Continuing Medical Education Seminar on Updates in Management of Retinoblastoma, University of Malaya (National) ( )
  28. Invited speaker: Title: Retinopathy of Prematurity in 750 grams and less Lecture given at THONEH s 21st Anniversary International Scientific Meeting, 1st Sept 2006, Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur., Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital 21st Anniversary International Scientific Meeting, THONEH (International) ( )
  29. Invited speaker: Title: Is this squint neurological?, MM Choo Is This Squint Neurological? Lecture given at Neuro-ophthalmological Workshop , 15 July 2006, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur., UM (National) ( )
  30. Invited speaker: Title: The use of Atropine in Myopia, University Malaya Ophthalmology Symposium on Ocular Therapeutics, 14 July 2007, Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur., UM (National) ( )
  31. Invited speaker: Title: Retinopathy of prematurity in University of Malaya Medical Centre, Perinatal Society of Malaysia meeting , Perinatal Society of Malaysia and Sarawak General Hospital (National) ( )
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Chairperson , APAO Sydney Congress Paediatric Oculoplastics Symposium, Asia Pacific Academy of Medicine and International College of Ophthalmologists (International) (23 Mar 2011 - 23 Mar 2011)
  2. Scientific Organizing Committee - Coordinator for Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus for Asia, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists Congress Sydney 2011, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologist (APAO) and International College of Ophthalmologists (ICO) (International) (20 Mar 2011 - 24 Mar 2011)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. MM Choo, CM Yeong, JK Azida, JR Grigg, N Khaliddin, EH Barnes, R. Norlina. Is intraocular pressure measured with rebound tonometer in premature infants affected by corneal thickness? Asian Journal of Ophthalmology (2021);8(1):94-97 , Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress 4-8 Jun 2021, Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society (APGS) (International) (04 Jun 2021 - 08 Jun 2021)
  2. Diabetes Mellitus - Ocular complications, PPUM Wednesday Morning Clinical Case Presentation, Pejabat Dekan, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya (University) (30 Mar 2011 - 30 Mar 2011)
  3. Post-operative endophthalmitis - management and incidence in UMMC, Wednesday Morning Hospital Presentation, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya (University) (29 Oct 2008)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Higher Risk for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Infants >1000g following higher oxygen saturation targets, 38th Asia Pacific Academy Ophthalmology Congress, Asia Pacific Academy Ophthalmology (APAO) (International) (23 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2023)
  2. Axial Length Measurements for Glaucoma Screening Reference in Premature Infants, 6th Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress, Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society (International) (04 Aug 2022 - 07 Aug 2022)
  3. Investigating association between SARDH gene RS582326 polymorphism and Retinopathy of Prematurity in Malaysian children , AAPOS Virtual 2021 Conference , Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus  (International) (09 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2021)
  4. Patterns of retinopathy of prematurity cases from differing oxygen level changes in a tertiary referral centre in Malaysia over two different periods - a middle-income country. Presenter: MM Choo., AAPOS Scientific Meeting, American Association of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) (International) (27 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019)
  5. Reversible Cortical Blindness from methotrexate induced reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy. Indira Nadras, May May Choo, TA Kamalden, Shanti Ramachandran, Hany Ariffin, 27th Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress, Malaysian Society of Ophthalmologists (National) (24 Jun 2011 - 26 Jun 2011)
  6. Congenital rubella syndrome in an infant despite maternal vaccination. Florence Santiagu, Choo May May, 27th Malaysia-singapore Ophthalmic Congress, Malaysian Society of Ophthalmologists (National) (24 Jun 2011 - 26 Jun 2011)
  7. Spontaneous Closure of a Full-thickness Macular Hole. Gowri Supramaniam, May May Choo, APAO Sydney Congress 2011, APAO and ICO (International) (20 Mar 2011 - 24 Mar 2011)
  8. Ocular Surface Disease Among Patients on Antiglaucoma Drops. Gowri Supramaniam, Azida Juana, N Ramli, Z Mimiwati, MM Choo, APAO Sydney 2011 Congress, APAO (International) (20 Mar 2011 - 24 Mar 2011)
  9. Yen Harn Yew, John Mathen, May May Choo, Nurliza Khalidin, Lim Chin Theam. Corneal diameter, intraocular pressures and keratometry in premature infants - A pilot study., 25th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists - A Joint Meeting of APAO/AAO (American Association of Ophthalmologists), Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists (APAO) (16 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010)
  10. Long term outcome of corneal morphology in diabetics following phacoemulsification, 25th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO)- A Joint Meeting of APAO & AAO (American Association of Ophthalmologists), Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists (APAO) (International) (16 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010)
  11. T. Law Ngo Hieng, T. Soong, C. May May. Axial length and average intraocular lens power for different races in East Malaysia. E-poster, XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS 2010, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (International) (04 Sep 2010 - 08 Nov 2010)
  12. T.Law Ngo Hieng, A.Shamsuddin, A.Rahman, V.Subrayan, C. May May. Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS): a potentially-dreaded complication of phaco-emulsification. E-poster., XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS 2010, European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) (International) (04 Sep 2010 - 08 Sep 2010)
  13. Yong KS, Choo MM, Poh EP, Kogilavaani J, Vivian Gong HM. Outbreak of Toxic Anterior Syndrome After Cataract Surgery. , 8th UKM Symposium 2010 {6th UKM-USM-UM Meeting}, University Kebangsaan Malaysia. (National) (09 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010)
  14. Yong KS, Choo MM, Poh EP. Spontaneous re-canalization of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, 8th UKM Symposium 2010 {6th UKM-USM-UM Meeting}, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National) (09 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010)
  15. Unexplained Visual Loss in a patient with HIV infection, 8th UKM Symposium 2010 {6th UKM-USM-UM Meeting}, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National) (09 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010)
  16. Thirupathy A, Fong CS, Choo MM. Bilateral endogenous Candida Endophthalmitis - A high index of suspicion required. , 8th UKM Symposium 2010 {6th UKM-USM-UM Meeting}, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. (National) (09 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010)
  17. Dry Eye in Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Joint Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO) and American Association of Ophthalmologists (AAO) Congress, APAO & AAO (International) (18 May 2009 - 19 May 2009)
  18. A case report: Acute papilloedema causing rapid profound loss of vision., Joint Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologist (APAO) and American Association of Ophthalmologist (AAO) Congress, APAO & AAO (International) (18 May 2009 - 19 May 2009)
  19. Effect of Uncomplicated Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery on the Corneal Endothelium between Diabetics and non-diabetics - pilot study, APAO-AAO Joint Congress, Bali 2009, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists and American Association of Ophthalmologists. (International) (16 May 2009 - 22 May 2009)
  20. Shaken Baby Syndrome in Malaysia, 2009 Joint Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO) and American Association of Ophthalmologists (AAO) Conference, APAO & AAO (International) (16 May 2009 - 17 May 2009)
  21. Incidence of retinopathy of prematurity in Malaysia., World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 Hong Kong XXXI International Congress of Ophthalmology, International Council of Ophthalmology (International) (28 Jun 2008 - 02 Jul 2008)
  22. Corneal characteristics in Type II diabetes mellitus on Corneal Specular Microscopy., World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 Hong Kong XXXI International Congress of Ophthalmology, International Council of Ophthalmology (International) (28 Jun 2008 - 02 Jul 2008)
  23. Nga A, Liau KL, Anusiah S, Choo MM.Visual perimetry in diabetic mellitus without retinopathy. , XXII Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists Congress 2007 Lahore, Pakistan, APAO (International) (09 Feb 2007)
  24. Sunita, Noram MS, Reddy SC, Choo MM. Tear function tests in unilateral pterygium. , XXII Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists Congress 2007 Lahore, Pakistan, APAO (International) (09 Feb 2007)
  25. Choo MM, Noram MS, Martin F, Moebius Syndrome Surgery to Correct Esotropia World Congress of Ophthalmology, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Feb 2006., World Congress of Ophthalmology 2006 Sao Paulo, Brazil, International Congress of Ophthalmologists (ICO) (International) (12 Feb 2006)
  26. CY Loo, MM Choo, J Choon. Bullous central serous retinopathy. , 16th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Ophthalmology, Singapore National Eye Centre (International) (01 Jun 1998)
  27. Sheena, SC Reddy, Choo MM, E Fong, Goldenhar Syndrome with Corneal Ulcer in a Newborn"., 21st Malaysia-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress, Ophthalmic Society, Malaysia (International) (  -  )
PRESENTER
  1. Assessing agreement of clinical estimation of vertical optic disc cupping against RetCam assessment in the premature neonate and prospective observation for changes. Choo MM, Yeong CM, Grigg J, Barnes EH, Azida J. , Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2020 Conference, Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology  (International) (03 May 2020 - 08 Feb 2020)
  2. Ultrasound muscle mean reflectivity if Graves' Disease Patients, Joint Malaysian-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress (1999) Malacca. , Ophthalmic Society, Malaysia (International) (04 Jul 1999)
  3. Unusual presentations of orbital pseudotumour, MM Choo, SK Fang, S Anusiah prize winner in category of best oral presentation by trainee. , 13th Malaysian-Singapore Ophthalmic Congress, Ophthalmic Society of Malaysia (International) (01 Jun 1995)
OTHERS
  1. Paediatric and Glaucoma Sessions, RANZCO New South Wales Branch Scientific Meeting, Australian New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (International) (21 Mar 2014 - 22 Mar 2014)
  2. Course conducted by AAO Chair Prof David Granet and Ms Cheryl McCarus, The Australian and New Zealand Strabismus Society Annual Scientific Meeting , Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologist (International) (07 Mar 2014 - 08 Mar 2014)
  3. Free Paper Session on Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, APAO Sydney 2011, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists and International College of Ophthalmologist (International) (24 Mar 2011 - 24 Mar 2011)
  4. Paediatric Ophthalmology Seminar on Paediatric Orbit & Oculoplasty. Chairperson: A/Prof Dr May May Choo (Malaysia), Professor Dr David Taylor (London), 25th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists (APAO) Congress - A Joint Meeting of APAO/AAO (American Association of Ophthalmologists) 2010, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmologists (APAO) (International) (16 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) External Evaluator of UPM Masters Program, National, (External Evaluator)
  2. (2022) Thesis Examiner for Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Master Ophthalmology Student, National, (External Examiner)
  3. (2022) Masters Thesis Examiner, National, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2022) Reviewer, National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Clinical Examiner for Part 1 and Part 2, National, (External Examiner)
  6. (2022) Reviewer for Several Manuscripts as Listed Below, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) Examiner Conjoint Masters Exams, National, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2021) External Examiner of Thesis for Masters Examination for Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM), National, (External Examiner)
  9. (2020) Theory and Clinical Examiner, National, (External Examiner)
  10. (2017) Reviewer for International Journal of Ophthalmology, (Reviewer)
  11. (2017) Reviewer for Al Kulliyah, (Reviewer)
  12. (2017) Review manuscript for Journal, (Reviewer)
  13. (2016) Masters of Ophthalmology Examination May 2016, (Clinical Examination Chief Coordinator)
  14. (2016) MBBS (Final Examination), (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2016) Examiner in "Conjoint Masters of Ophthalmology Examination" for May 2016 and November 2016, (Internal Examiner)
  17. Ministry of Health of Malaysia, Clinical Practice Guideline Formulation
  18. Exit Certification Examinations in Ophthalmology for National Specialist Registry under Ministry of Health of Malaysia and Academy of Medicine Malaysia, (External Examiner)
  19. MBBS Exams, Manipal Medical College, (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Retinopathy of Prematurity, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2023) Retinal Detachment in a Pediatric Patient With Enhanced S-Cone Syndrome., International, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2023) Formation of Masters Programme for Universiti Putra Malaysia, National, (Technical Advisor)
  4. (2021) Journal Reviewer Role of Oct in Determining Specific Diagnostic Patterns of Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer in Various Cns Diseases., International, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2016) Implementation of the new UMMP Program for undergraduate medicine headed by MERDU, University of Malaya
  6. (2015) Lecturing for Diploma of Nursing Course - Advanced and Basic, Faculty of Nursing, UMMC
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Reviewing Submitted Abstracts, Videos Completed in Oct 2022, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2022) Myopia Prevention Facebook Live Session, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2022) Clinical Paediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Training, Dr Irina Effendi Tenang (University of Malaya)
  2. (2020) To be decided as still in Yr 1, Melissa Wang
  3. (2019) Thyroid Eye Disease, Dr Alliya binti Badaruddin
  4. (2019) Premature infants axial length parameters, Sangeeta A/P Surendran
  5. (2019) Normotension Glaucoma - Autonomic Variability, Khoo Chung Lee
  6. (2019) Association of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction with Dyslipidaemia, Logeswari A/P Krishna
  7. (2015) Eyelids in Malaysian Adult Sample Population, Dr Abhirami Devi commenced 2012
  8. (2013) Ocular Changes in Transfusion Dependent Thalassaemia Patients on Iron Chelating Therapy, Dr Indira Nadras commenced 2010
  9. (2013) Diabetes mellitus - correlation between HBA1C levels and severity of diabetes in cohort of patients at Hospital Terengganu, Dr Nadine Henry commenced 2011
  10. (2013) Anterior Segment OCT ZAAP changes with pupillary dilatation in normal and diabetic patients, Adeline Sia Sien Bing commenced 2011
  11. (2008) Corneal specular microscopy in diabetes mellitus in various races in Malaysia, Dr Terrence Soong
  12. (2007) Student resigned from course, Dr Meera Annadurai - Year 1
  13. (2007) Student failed Clinical Part 2 after 4 attempts, Dr Hasliza bt Ahmad Hassan - Year 2
  14. (2007) Keratometry, intraocular pressure and corneal diameter in premature infants, Dr John Mathen (University of Malaya (UM))
  15. (2007) Incidence of ocular surface disorders among patients on antiglaucoma drops compared to normal patients who are not on any drops., Dr Gowri a/p Supramaniam - Year 1
  16. (2007) Axial length and average intraocular lens power for different races in East Malaysia., Dr Thomas Law Ngo Hieng - Year 1
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
  2. (2021) UMMP Student Mentor Program
  3. (2021) Mentor
  4. (2015) Muhamad Faris B Radzuan (MEM150057) UMMP

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) MSD27100 - Basic Clinical Training
  2. (2022) MSD27200 - Basic Clinical Training
  3. (2022) MSD27300 - Intermediate Clinical Training
  4. (2022) MSD27400 - Intermediate Clinical Training
  5. (2021) MSD27300 - Master Ophthal Stage 2
  6. (2021) MSD27100 - Master Oph Year 1
  7. (2021) MSD27700 - Mophthal Year 4
  8. (2020) MOPH - Masters of Ophthalmology
  9. (2016) Masters in Ophthalmology
  10. (2015) Masters in Ophthalmology
  11. (2007) Masters of Ophthalmology
  12. (2006) Masters of Ophthalmology
  13. (2005) Masters of Ophthalmology
  14. (2004) Masters of Ophthalmology
  15. (2003) Masters of Ophthalmology
  16. (2002) Masters of Ophthalmology
Bachelor
  1. (2022) UMMP PBL - Block 11 Oncology and Paliative Care
  2. (2022) UMMP - Examiner of Eop Stage 3.3
  3. (2022) UMMP - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme
  4. (2021) MID3023 - Nursing Degree
  5. (2021) MDA3001 - Nursing Diploma
  6. (2021) MIA3001 - Ummp 3.1
  7. (2021) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  8. (2020) UMMP - Stage 2 and 3.1
  9. (2015) MBBS
  10. (2003) MBBS
  11. (2002) MBBS
Others
  1. (2020) NURSING - Post Basic and Diploma of Nursing for Ppum Nursing School
  2. (2015) Diploma of Advanced Nursing

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Panelist Speaker: Approach to Retinopathy of Prematurity, (11 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Clinical Consultant for Craniofacial Combined Multidisciplinary Team Presentation, (08 Dec 2021 - 08 Dec 2021) (University)
  • 2021 World Sight Day Event : Myopia - is There a Cure? Q+a Session, (15 Oct 2021 - 15 Oct 2021) (National)
  • Panel Speaker for Malaysian Paediatric Society Event On Abusive Head Traima, (02 Oct 2021 - 02 Oct 2021) (National)
  • Malaysia Advocacy for Myopia Prevention Board Member, (01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023) (National)
  • Committee Member for The Malaysian Advocacy for Myopia Prevention (Mamp) Board, (01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023) (National)
  • Public Service Session as Panelist and Lecturer for Public, Allied Health Staff in Conjunction With World Prematurity Day On 13-15 Nov 2015 At Nexus Bangsar South and Lobby, Ppum, Kuala Lumpur, (13 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology Sub-Speciality Training Committee for Ministry of Health, (29 Jun 2012)
  • Public Service Lecture Given in Conjunction With World Sight Day Organised by The International Association of Lions Club, (16 Oct 2011 - 16 Oct 2011)
  • Volunteer Ophthalmologist for Eye Screening Examination in Conjunction With World Sight Day At Mines Shopping Complex, Organised by Rotary Club., (26 Aug 2006)
  • Techincal Committee for Formulation of Clinical Practice Guideline for Retinopathy of Prematurity., (01 Jan 2006)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. IELTS (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM), Macquarie University, New South Wales (28 Oct 2017 - 28 Oct 2017)
  2. GMED5001 GENOMICS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, University of Sydney (05 Feb 2019 - 31 Aug 2019)
RESEARCH
  1. OUTCOME OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY SCREENING, (12 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018)
  2. OUTCOME OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY SCREENING, (29 Jan 2018 - 15 Feb 2018)
  3. PREMATURE INFANTS - RETNIPATHY OF PREMATURITY SCREENING COHORT/PHD PROGRAM, (11 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019)
  4. RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY SCREENING PROGRAM-IN MALYASIA : OUTCOMES OF 16 YEAR COHORT, (17 Feb 2020 - 26 Feb 2020)
  5. OUTCOMES OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY SCREENING, (07 Sep 2020 - 11 Sep 2020)
CONFERENCE
  1. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AND STRABISMOLOGISTS (AAPOS) 2019 CONFERENCE, Hilton Hotel, San Diego, California, Usa (24 Mar 2019 - 03 Apr 2019)
  2. ASIA PACIFIC GLAUCOMA CONGRESS VIRTUAL 2021, Virtual (Organised from Australia) (04 Jun 2021 - 08 Jun 2021)
  3. 6TH ANNUAL HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: VISION SCIENCE AND OPTHALMOLOGY, Sydney (Virtual) (05 Nov 2021 - 05 Nov 2021)
External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Innovations in Assessment and Examination - Joint Malaysian Universities Conjoint Committee for Ophthalmology(MUCCO) and Royal Australian New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists(RANZCO) session, Virtual (02 Sep 2021 - 02 Sep 2021)
  2. Ophthalmology Foundation - Leaders in Education in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Foundation (29 Jul 2021 - 05 Aug 2021)
  3. Clinical Teacher Training Program - Pedagogy, On Line Zoom (15 Nov 2021 - 16 Dec 2021)