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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Optometry) - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Master of Health Sciences (Clinical Optometry) - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Bachelor of Optometry (Hons) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Mohamad Hanif Bin Hajar Maidin (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Expert Profile
Dr. Mohamad Hanif is a seasoned optometrist with years of experience in the industry, graduating with a Bachelor of Optometry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 1999. He furthered his education with a Master in Health Sciences (Optometry) from UKM in 2011, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Dr Hanif gained valuable experience working in various optometry settings, including retail and clinical practice. His dedication to patient care and service excellence was recognized when he received the 'Best Professional Optometrist' award from Focus Point in 2010. Prior to his current role at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Dr. Hanif served as a lecturer at UCSI, honing his skills in teaching and mentorship.
In 2020, Dr. Hanif achieved a significant milestone by earning his PhD from UKM. His doctoral research entitled ‘Tear Lipid Profile and its Association to Clinical Assessment of Dry Eye’, a cross discipline project which utilizing both clinical and advanced lab techniques for identification dry eye biomarker.
Currently, Dr. Hanif is actively engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the Kulliyyah of Allied Health Science, IIUM. His research interests span ocular surface health, dry eye management, vision therapy, contact lens care and clinical optometry, contributing to advancements in the field and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Optometry ~ Clinical Optometry - Optometry
Teaching Responsibilities
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 2023/2024 |
Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing 1 | 2024/2025 |
ANTERIOR OCULAR PATHOLOGY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
CASE MANAGEMENT 1 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
CASE MANAGEMENT 2 | 2024/2025 2022/2023 |
CONTACT LENS PRACTICE | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT | 2024/2025 2022/2023 |
INTRO. TO PROFESSIONAL CONTACT LENS PRACTICE | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT 1 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT 2 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
LOW VISION | 2024/2025 |
OCULAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 | 2022/2023 |
OCULAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2 | 2022/2023 |
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
Ocular Pathology 1 | 2024/2025 |
OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS | 2023/2024 |
OPHTHALMIC OPTICS AND DISPENSING 2 | 2023/2024 |
Primary Care Optometry Clinic 1 | 2024/2025 |
PRIMARY OPTOMETRY CLINIC 1 | 2024/2025 2022/2023 |
PRIMARY OPTOMETRY CLINIC 2 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
PRIMARY OPTOMETRY CLINIC 3 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
SPECIALIZATION CLINIC B 1 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
SPECIALIZATION CLINIC B 2 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 2023/2024 |
Research Projects
Completed
No data |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Gene expression profiles of pro-inflammatory mediators in the conjunctiva cells of contact lens discomfort subjects |
Publications
Articles
2024 | Coloured contact lens impact on visual function and ocular surface integrity: legit vs non-legit sources contact lenses. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (5) pp. 264-269 |
2024 | Ocular surface integrity, dry eye signs and symptoms in wearers of coloured soft contact lenses from different sources. International Journal of Allied Health Science, 8 (5) pp. 210-215 |
2023 | Choroidal thickness as determined via in vivo imaging technique in relation to degree of myopia, axial length and vitreous chamber depth in Malay subjects. Journal of Optometry, Eye and Health Research, 5 (2) pp. 17-25 |
2023 | Retinal and choroidal thickness in myopic and emmetropic Malay subjects. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 7 (5) pp. 363-370 |
2020 | Meibomian gland dropout and ocular surface appearances of young adults in Kuala Lumpur. Sains Malaysiana, 49 (4) pp. 801-808 |