Dr. Yeung Fung Yee, Emily

President of the College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong

The College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong is a statutory body and is responsible   for organizing, supervising, evaluating, and accrediting the training of ophthalmologists   in Hong Kong. The College also oversees mandatory continuous medical   education and continuous professional development for all fellows to ensure   that all ophthalmologists practicing in Hong Kong are up to date with the   latest treatment and maintain the highest professional standards in   ophthalmology.

In 1998, Dr. Yeung was awarded the Best Researcher Award by Hong Kong   Eye Hospital. Since 2002, Dr. Yeung has been the director of St. Teresa's   Hospital Eye Centre. She is the former president of the Hong Kong Association   of Private Eye Surgeons. She served in the College Council as honorary secretary from 2017 to   2021. She was the Vice president of general affairs of the College from 2021   to 2023.  She received the Distinguished Service Award by the Asia-Pacific   Academy of Ophthalmology in 2021.

Dr. Yeung is active in service to the profession and charity work. She   serves in numerous charity organisations in Hong Kong. She was the ambassador   for the Sight First China Action’s initiative in 2000 and is currently the chairman of Eye Care   Charitable Foundation. Since 2018, she has been the vice president of the Lions Eye Bank of Hong Kong and is a council member of Sports for Vision.