Dr. Derek CHOW
Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
Adjunct Professor
Biography
Dr Chow graduated from University of Queensland, Australia. He developed a strong interest in Veterinary Ophthalmology whilst working as a general practitioner in Hong Kong. He gained valuable knowledge and skills in veterinary ophthalmology by spending time with various veterinary ophthalmologists in Australia before entering a residency program under the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Dr Chow is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon. He is a Diplomate of the American and Asian College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. He is the only Veterinary Ophthalmologist in Hong Kong that has specialty recognition in both Asia and North America.
Dr Chow has lectured and presented in Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, China and United State of America. He received intensive training in vitreoretinal surgery with the European Vitreoretinal Training School- one of the premier vitreoretinal surgery training school for humans.
Dr Chow is a consultant in veterinary ophthalmology for horses at the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Hong Kong's fauna at the Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden in Hong Kong.
Dr Chow is a member of the Animal Subjects Ethics Sub- Committee at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, overseeing researches requiring the usage of animals. He is also one of the member on the core advisory board on the Animal Watch Program for the Hong Kong Police.
Dr Chow has collaborated with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on investigation of hydrogel usage on canine dry eye.
Dr Chow's interest in Veterinary Ophthalmology includes, medical therapy for glaucoma, ways to monitor progression of glaucoma, glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery and corneal reconstruction surgery.