Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN VISION SCIENCE - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Waterloo
- Master of Optometry - Masters Degree, University of New South Wales
- Bachelor of Optometry (Hons) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Firdaus Bin Yusof @ Alias (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Other's position:
Head of Department, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences
yfirdaus@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Firdaus Yusof is a registered optometrist and academic specializing in clinical optometry and vision science. He received his Bachelor of Optometry (Hons.) from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2002 and subsequently joined the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2003, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Department of Optometry and Visual Science (DOVS) under the Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences. In 2006, Dr. Yusof completed his Master of Optometry at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, with a research focus on colour vision. Upon returning to IIUM, he contributed significantly to the development of the IIUM Optometry Clinic, strengthening its clinical services and training infrastructure. He later obtained his Ph.D. in Vision Science from the University of Waterloo, Canada, in 2014, with doctoral research centered on retinal blood flow, glaucoma, and nocturnal hypotension—areas that continue to underpin his scholarly pursuits. Dr. Yusof has served multiple terms as Head of Department, including as the inaugural head of DOVS, where he oversaw academic programme development, clinical service expansion, and faculty advancement. Beyond IIUM, he actively contributes to national optometry education and practice through his involvement with the Malaysian Optical Council, particularly in programme accreditation and institutional audits for optometry and opticianry training across Malaysia. His current research interests focus on myopia and its management, particularly through advanced imaging modalities such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and the development of ophthalmic interventions for myopia control. His work bridges clinical practice, academic teaching, and translational research, with the aim of advancing optometric care and vision science in Malaysia and beyond.
Area of Specialisation
- Unspecified ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Optometry ~Clinical Optometry
- Unspecified ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~Ophthalmology - Ocular haemodynamics
- Unspecified ~ Medical Science ~ Medical Science ~Medical Science - Clinical Optometry Glaucoma Ocular haemodynamics OCT
Professional Membership
- 2009 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Association of Malaysian Optometrists
- 2020 - 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ahli Majlis), Majlis Optik Malaysia
- 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Fellow), Pertubuhan Akademi Optometri Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
| Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| ANTERIOR OCULAR PATHOLOGY | 2023/2024 |
| CASE MANAGEMENT 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CASE MANAGEMENT 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2022/2023 |
| CLINICAL REFRACTION TECHNIQUES | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| COLOUR PERCEPTION | 2023/2024 |
| COMMUNITY OPTOMETRY PRACTICE | 2025/2026 |
| INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| LOW VISION | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| OCULAR PATHOLOGY 2 | 2025/2026 |
| OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY | 2023/2024 |
| OPTOMETRIC EXAMINATION | 2023/2024 |
| Optometric Examination Techniques | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| Pharmacology for Optometry | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| POSTERIOR OCULAR PATHOLOGY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| Primary Care Optometry Clinic 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| PRIMARY CARE OPTOMETRY CLINIC 2 | 2025/2026 |
| PRIMARY CARE OPTOMETRY CLINIC 3 | 2025/2026 |
| PRIMARY OPTOMETRY CLINIC 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| PRIMARY OPTOMETRY CLINIC 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PRIMARY OPTOMETRY CLINIC 3 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PUBLIC HEALTH OPTOMETRY | 2024/2025 |
| REFRACTIVE EXAMINATION | 2022/2023 |
| SPECIALIZATION CLINIC B 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| SPECIALIZATION CLINIC B 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Characterisation Of Metabolite Concentration In The Lateral Geniculate Nucleus And Visual Cortex Of Patients With Different Severity Of Glaucoma Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Evaluating Ophthalmic Lens Effectiveness In Myopia Control: Ai-Based Posterior Segment
Analysis For Predicting Progression.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Revolutionizing Myopia Management : Assessing The Efficacy Of Extended Depth Of Focus (Edof)
Contact Lenses Usage In Myopia Control.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Retinal Fractal Dimension Analysis At Optic Nerve Head Using Smartphone-Assisted Fundus Photography On Eyes With Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of Experimentally Induced Anisometropia On Visual Functions.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Modified Logmar Chart: Consideration For Greater Crowding In Amblyopia Detection.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Myopia Control And Ocular Changes In Malay Children Prescribed With Defocus Incorporated
Multiple Segments (Dims), Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target (Halt) And Single Vision Lenses: A
Comparative Study From A Primary Care
Optometry Practice In Ipoh, Malaysia..
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Validation Of The Malay Translated Quality Of Life Impact Of Refractive Correction Questionnaire And Assessment Of Its Associated Factors In Myopic Correction Wearers In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Myopia Control Efficacy And Patient Acceptance In Children Wearing Miyokidz And Miyokids Lux
Lenses : A 12- Month Longitudinal Study.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Comparative Evaluation Of Repoducibility And Repeatibility Axial Length Measurement Devices In Clinical Practice And Accuracy Of Cooper Vision’S Axial Length Estimation Method.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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An Investigation On The Acceptance Of Myopia Control Strategies: The Readiness From Parents And Optometry Practitioners
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Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2025 - 2026 | On-site Deployment of High-Resolution Retinal Vascular Imaging and Analysis System (HRVIAS) |
| 2023 - 2025 | Development of a Prototype of Microvascular Analysis using Advanced Deep Learning and Fractal Analysis Techniques |
| 2017 - 2021 | The Effect of Short-term Smartphone Usage on Tear Film Dynamics and Visual System |
| 2017 - 2019 | Impact of multiple types of pterygium on the anterior corneal curvature and changes in ocular surface features |
| 2016 - 2020 | The investigation of factors that affect intraocular pressure (IOP) in a selected healthy Malaysian population. |
| 2016 - 2020 | Modified LogMAR chart: A new insight into visual acuity assessment |
| 2016 - 2020 | Assessment of Ocular Profiles in Laser Refractive Surgery |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Klinik Bergerak Si Elly |
| 2025 - Present | PROJECT OF REVOLUTIONIZING MYOPIA MANAGEMENT: ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF EXTENDED DEPTH OF FOCUS (EDOF) CONTACT LENSES IN THE MALAYSIAN CONTEXT |
| 2025 - Present | Normative Retinal Vascular Biomarkers in Healthy Aging: High-Resolution Fractal Dimension Analysis and Oculomics Insights |
| 2025 - Present | BREAKING THE MYOPIA EPIDEMIC IN MALAYSIA: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL COMPARING NEXT-GEN MIYOKIDZ LENSES VS. STANDARD OPHTHALMIC LENSES FOR CHILDHOOD MYOPIA PROGRESSION CONTROL |
| 2025 - Present | Decoding Myopia Progression: A Deep Learning Paradigm Leveraging Choroidal and Vascular Biomarkers |
Awards & Recognition
| 02 Oct, 2015 | Department best indexed journal articles - Deputy Rector (Research & Innovation): IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015 | KCDIO |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Monograph
| 2022 | Code of practice for programme accreditation undergraduate optometry degree/opticianry diploma. In: Majlis Optik Malaysia, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, |