Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION (POSTER AND ORAL)
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
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YI NI KOH

YI NI KOH

Ipoh,Malaysia

Summary

Certified professional with expertise in advanced refractive surgery techniques, including LASIK, FLACS, ICL, and Small Incision Lenticular Extraction. Proficient in operating state-of-the-art equipment such as the STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser, iDesign Refractive Studio, and various femtosecond laser systems. Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through precision and innovation in surgical procedures.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cataract and Refractive Surgeon

Vista Eye Specialist
11.2021 - 04.2025

Specialist

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Ipoh, Malaysia
07.2018 - 11.2021

Post Graduate Trainee

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Ipoh, Malaysia
07.2014 - 06.2018

Medical officer

Hospital Taiping
Taiping, Malaysia
05.2012 - 06.2014

Medical officer

Klinik Kesihatan Trong
Trong, Malaysia
06.2011 - 05.2012

House officer

Hospital Taiping
Taiping, Malaysia
06.2009 - 06.2011

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Medicine

Universiti Sains Malaysia
04.2001 - 01.2009

Master of Medicine (MMed) - Ophthalmology

Universiti Sains Malaysia
/2014 - 01.2018

Skills

C Certification:

1) LASIK – December 2021

- STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser

- iDesign Refractive Studio

- Femtosecond Laser (FEMTO LDV Z8)

- Femtosecond Laser (iFS Johnson & Johnson)


2) FLACS – November 2021

- Ziemer FEMTO Z8 system

- iFS Femtosecond Laser Cataract Suite by Johnson & Johnson


3) ICL - June 2022

- STAAR Surgical ICL, IPCL, MPL


4) Small Incision Lenticular Extraction

- CLEAR (Corneal Lenticular Extraction for Advanced Refractive Surgery) by Ziemer Z8

Certification

  • LASIK, 12/01/21, STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser, iDesign Refractive Studio, Femtosecond Laser (FEMTO LDV Z8), Femtosecond Laser (iFS Johnson & Johnson)
  • FLACS, 11/01/21, Ziemer FEMTO Z8 system, iFS Femtosecond Laser Cataract Suite by Johnson & Johnson

Languages

English
Fluent
Mandarin
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
Hokkien
Fluent
Teochew
Native
Cantonese
Fluent

Accomplishments

Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Peringkat Negeri Perak Tahun 2018

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION

Journal/E-Journal/Journal Proceeding

1. Orbital Apex Cyst - A Rare Cause of Compressive Optic Neuropathy in a Patient Post Functional  Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

Koh YN, Ho SF, Pathma L, Singh H, Zunaina E.

Int Med Case Rep J. 2017 Jul 28;10:263-269.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S124524


2. Endophthalmitis following cataract surgery in diabetic patients

Maya-Sapira H, Koh YN, Azhany Y, Zunaina E, Khairy-Shamel ST, Liza-Sharmini AT, Draman N,  Noordin Z

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 2017; 19(4): 431–436

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/fmpcr.2017.70821


3. Jensen disease: A rare presentation of ocular toxoplasmosis

Siti-Ilyana G, Koh YN, Zunaina E.

Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (JBCS)

Accepted on 2 May 2018


4. Antioxidant Enzymes in Tears Among Malay Age-related Macular Degeneration Patients   Yi Ni Koh, Embong Zunaina, Ahmad Tajudin Liza-Sharmini, Che Badariah Abd-Aziz, Che   Hussin Che-Maraina, Mei Fong Chong, Berahim@Ab Rahman Azriani, Ab Hamid Siti-Azrin,   Sarina Sulong.

Mal J Med Health Sci 16(2): 149-156, May 2020


5. Pasteurella Multocida Panophthalmitis: A Devastating Sequela of an Industrial  Penetrating Injury.

Chai HX, Koh YN, Samsudin A, Chong MF. Cureus. 2022 Apr 8;14(4):e23962. doi:  10.7759/cureus.23962. PMID: 35541295; PMCID: PMC9080954.


6. A Noteworthy Case of Bilateral Idiopathic Optic Perineuritis With No Perception to Light  Eye.

Thamotaran T, Ngoo QZ, Wan Hitam WH, Yaakub A, Koh YN. Cureus. 2022 Aug  31;14(8):e28651. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28651. PMID: 36196315; PMCID: PMC9525245.



CONFERENCE PRESENTATION (POSTER AND ORAL)


International Poster Presentation

1. Orbital Apex Epidermoid Cyst- A Rare Cause Of Compressive Optic Neuropathy Koh YN, Cheong MY, Ho SF

31st Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ophthalmic Congress 2016

Pullman Kuching, Sarawak

4 – 6 March 2016


2. Evaluation of Tears Oxidative Stress Markers in Malay ARMD patients

Koh YN, Zunaina E, Liza-Sharmini AT, Abd Aziz CB, Chong MF

33rd Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ophthalmic Congress 2018

Hatten Hotel, Melaka

16 – 18 March 2018


3. Pigment Dispersion Glaucoma Secondary To Uncomplicated Bilateral Eye Phakic Intraocular Collamer Lens Implantation

Koh YN, Aloysius Joseph Low

41st Congress of The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Centre

8-12 September 2023


National Poster Presentation

1. Periorbital Necrotising Fasciitis: A Sequelae of Varicella Zoster Infection

Koh YN, Nor-Masniwati S, Ch’ng TW

9th UKM Ophthalmology Symposium In conjunction with 4th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific  Conference

The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

13 – 14 September 2014


2. No Second Chance

Koh YN, Thilakavathy T, Chong MF

6th USM Ophthalmology Symposium In conjunction with 5th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific  Conference

Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

18 - 20 September 2015


3. Ocular Tuberculosis – Not To Stop At Mantoux Test

Koh YN, Chong MF

6th USM Ophthalmology Symposium

In conjunction with 5th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference

Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

18 - 20 September 2015


4. Assessing The Confidence Level among Primary Care Doctors on Basic Ophthalmic Assessment in  Kinta District, Perak

Koh KL, Koh YN, Hong-Kee N, Chong MF, Khairy-Shamel ST

6TH Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference

In conjunction with 2nd Ophthalmology- Optometry Conference 2016

Connexion @ Nexus, Bangsar South

23 – 25 September 2016


International Oral Presentation

1. Post Cataract Surgery Endophthalmitis in Diabetic Patients: A Case Series

Maya-Sapira H, Koh YN, Azhany Y, Zunaina E, Khairy-Shamel ST, Liza-Sharmini AT, Draman N,  Noordin Z

International Conference on Infection and Immunity 2017

Renaissance Hotel, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

5 – 6 April 2017

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

IC  No.:840630-02-5088

Passport No: A59347078

MMC No: 50550

NSR No: 138079


Current position:

Cataract and Refractive Surgeon


Company: Vista Eye Specialist, MALAYSIA

Timeline

Cataract and Refractive Surgeon

Vista Eye Specialist
11.2021 - 04.2025

Specialist

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
07.2018 - 11.2021

Post Graduate Trainee

Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
07.2014 - 06.2018

Medical officer

Hospital Taiping
05.2012 - 06.2014

Medical officer

Klinik Kesihatan Trong
06.2011 - 05.2012

House officer

Hospital Taiping
06.2009 - 06.2011

Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - Medicine

Universiti Sains Malaysia
04.2001 - 01.2009

Master of Medicine (MMed) - Ophthalmology

Universiti Sains Malaysia
/2014 - 01.2018
YI NI KOH