Qualifications
- Bachelor of Optometry (Honours) – University of Auckland
- Master of Health Sciences (Honours) (Optometry) (Orthokeratology and sports vision)
- Therapeutically Qualified, Approved Medicines and Glaucoma Prescriber
Professional Memberships
- New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO)
- Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS)
- Orthokeratology Society of Oceania (OSO)
Appointments
- 2020- Present: Competence Review Committee, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board.
- 2015- Present: Teaching Fellow/ Clinic Supervisor, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Auckland
- 2013-2014: NZAO Graduate Liaison and NZAO Optometry Futures’ Forum committee member
Clinical Studies/ Research
- 2020: Glaucoma Agreement in New Zealand (GAINZ)
- 2020: Contact lens radiuscopy with corneal topography
- 2019: Trends in the confidence in diagnosing and managing glaucoma by optometrists in New Zealand
- 2018: The effects of artificial tears on orthokeratology
- 2018: Treatment of acute eye conditions by optometrists (TAECO)
- 2017: Review of referrals to the ADHB glaucoma clinic
- 2017: Review of visual field referrals to the ADHB glaucoma clinic
- 2016: The trend of diagnosing and managing eye conditions by general and urgent care practitioners in New Zealand.
- 2016: Custom orthokeratology lens design using Medmont Studio (COMS).
- 2015/2016: The public’s awareness of optometric services in Auckland, New Zealand.
- 2011: The comfort and satisfaction of the SynergEyes ™ hybrid contact lens on keratoconic eyes in New Zealand..
Publications
- Ng, R. J.and Bae, S., (2021). Sports vision. Not just seeing 20/20. NZ J Sports Med, 47(2), pp.80-83.
- Ng, R. J., Gokul, A., Martis, R. M. (2021) Enhancing clinical teaching in New Zealand. Welcome Editorial. New Zealand Journal of Clinical Education. Retrieved from https://www.nzjce.co.nz/index.php/papers/volume-1/issue-1/enhancing-clinical-teaching-in-new-zealand-welcome-editorial/
- Ng, R. J., and Bae, S. (2020). Retinal artery macroaneurysm without hypertension. Clinical & experimental optometry10.1111/cxo.13098
- Ng, R. and Gokul, A (2018). Recurrent disciform keratitis- An optometrist’s role (in NZ). Pharma, 9-10. Retrieved from http://www.optometry.org.au/media/1162139/december_pharma_2018.pdf
- Ng, R. J. (2018). Computer Software-Assisted Orthokeratology Lens Design The University of Auckland. ResearchSpace@Auckland.
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/43475 - Ng, R. (2013). The eyes have it- How to treat allergic eye disease. Allergy Today. Auckland, Allergy New Zealand. Spring 2013.
- Ng, R. (2012). Keeping an eye on it- Allergic Eye Disease. Allergy Today. Auckland, Allergy New Zealand. Spring 2012.
Presentations
- 2017: Orthokeratology in a case of unilateral pseudophakia, School of Optometry and Vision Science Conference, Auckland, NZ
- 2017: Clinical Performance of Custom Orthokeratology lenses designed with Medmont Studio™ (COMS) – A Case Series, Cornea and Contact Lens Society Conference, Nelson, NZ
- 2016: The public’s awareness of optometry in Auckland- Part 1. New Zealand Association of Optometrists Annual Conference, New Plymouth, NZ
- 2015: Contact lens for colour deficiency. Cornea and Contact Lens Society Conference. Queenstown, NZ
- 2013: An Introduction to Sports Vision. Presented at Netball NZ’s Coachforce workshop for coaches and umpires.