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Hee Kyung Yang

Seoul National University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Hee Kyung Yang's research lab specializes in ophthalmic imaging and neuro-ophthalmology, focusing on the development and validation of advanced imaging techniques for diagnosing and measuring ocular motility disorders. The lab investigates the use of infrared imaging and 3D photography to objectively assess ocular deviation in strabismus, with strong emphasis on improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing observer variability. Additionally, the lab explores the neurological underpinnings of cranial nerve palsies, particularly trochlear nerve palsy, and examines the risk factors for vision-threatening conditions such as NAION and EMB-induced optic neuropathy.

strabismusneuro-ophthalmologyinfrared imagingoculomotor disordersoptical coherence tomography

Research Overview

Papers
280
Total Citations
3,155
Papers (5y)
57
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
57total
2021
2022
2023
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2025
Citations per year (5y)
267total
20212022202320242025

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|82 citations·2011
Congenital Superior Oblique Palsy and Trochlear Nerve Absence
Hee Kyung Yang, Jae Hyoung Kim, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 3.6OphthalmologyOA
Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
2
Article|64 citations·2009
Deepening of eyelid superior sulcus during topical travoprost treatment
Hee Kyung Yang, Ki Ho Park, Tae‐Woo Kim, Dong‐Myung Kim
SJR Q2FWCI 6.6Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyMedicine
3
Article|53 citations·2020
Efficacy for Differentiating Nonglaucomatous Versus Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy Using Deep Learning Systems
Hee Kyung Yang, Young Jae Kim, Jae Yun Sung, Dong Hyun Kim, Kwang Gi Kim, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 5.6American Journal of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyMedicine
4
Article|41 citations·2013
Automated Analysis of Binocular Alignment Using an Infrared Camera and Selective Wavelength Filter
Hee Kyung Yang, Jong-Mo Seo, Jeong‐Min Hwang, Kwang Gi Kim
SJR Q1FWCI 0.4Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual ScienceOA

Infrared images acquired with a selective wavelength filter can detect the latent components of strabismus, and automated image analysis showed excellent agreement with the standard PCT. This automated method is an accurate and reliable tool for measuring ocular deviation with minimal observer dependency.

Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
5
Article|36 citations·2009
Bilateral vs Unilateral Medial Rectus Resection for Recurrent Exotropia after Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession
Hee Kyung Yang, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 1.0American Journal of Ophthalmology
Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
6
Article|35 citations·2016
Incidence of toxic optic neuropathy with low-dose ethambutol
Hee Kyung Yang, M J Park, Jae‐Ho Lee, Lee Ct, J S Park, J-M Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 3.3The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

The incidence of EMB-induced optic neuropathy among Koreans is estimated to be 0.7%, and can be reduced with lower doses of EMB.

OphthalmologyMedicine
7
Article|35 citations·2018
Obstructive sleep apnoea and increased risk of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
Hee Kyung Yang, Sang Jun Park, Seong Jun Byun, Kyu Hyung Park, Jeong‐Whun Kim, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 2.6British Journal of Ophthalmology

Our results suggest that patients with newly diagnosed OSA have an increased risk of NAION, although the absolute risk of NAION is low.

SurgeryMedicine
8
Article|34 citations·2011
Assessment of binocular alignment using the three-dimensional Strabismus Photo Analyzer
Hee Kyung Yang, Sang Beom Han, Jeong‐Min Hwang, Young Jae Kim, Chang Bu Jeong, Kwang Gi Kim
SJR Q1FWCI 1.4British Journal of Ophthalmology

The 3D Strabismus Photo Analyzer is a simple and reliable tool for measuring ocular deviation. It has excellent agreement with the Krimsky test and substantially improved reproducibility.

OphthalmologyMedicine
9
Article|31 citations·2010
Decreased Accommodative Response in the Nondominant Eye of Patients With Intermittent Exotropia
Hee Kyung Yang, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 0.5American Journal of Ophthalmology
Cognitive NeuroscienceNeuroscience
10
Article|31 citations·2008
Clinical outcomes after Ahmed valve implantation in refractory paediatric glaucoma
Hee Kyung Yang, Kyu Hee Park
SJR Q1FWCI 0.9EyeOA
OphthalmologyMedicine
11
Article|31 citations·2011
Improvement of horizontal macular contraction after surgical removal of epiretinal membranes
Hee Kyung Yang, Sung Joon Kim, Yunsub Jung, K G Kim, Jeong Hun Kim, Hyeong Gon Yu
SJR Q1FWCI 1.3EyeOA
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingMedicine
12
Article|31 citations·2019
Natural Course of Ophthalmoplegia after Iatrogenic Ophthalmic Artery Occlusion Caused by Cosmetic Filler Injections
Hee Kyung Yang, Yunjin Lee, Se Joon Woo, Kyu Hyung Park, Ji‐Soo Kim, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 4.4Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Risk, IV.

DermatologyMedicine
13
Article|29 citations·2015
Association of Superior Oblique Muscle Volumes with the Presence or Absence of the Trochlear Nerve on High-Resolution MR Imaging in Congenital Superior Oblique Palsy
Hee Kyung Yang, D. S. Lee, Jae Hyoung Kim, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 2.9American Journal of NeuroradiologyOA

The ratio of paretic/normal side superior oblique muscle area and volume has an excellent predictability in diagnosing trochlear nerve absence in congenital superior oblique palsy.

Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
14
Article|27 citations·2011
Surgical Outcomes in Convergence Insufficiency-Type Exotropia
Hee Kyung Yang, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 1.2Ophthalmology
Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
15
Article|24 citations·2014
Paraneoplastic neuromyelitis optica associated with ANNA-1 antibodies in invasive thymoma
Hee Kyung Yang, Se Joon Woo, Woong‐Yang Park, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q2FWCI 1.3BMC OphthalmologyOA

We have reported a case of paraneoplastic NMO associated with both AQP4-IgG and ANNA-1 autoantibodies in an invasive thymoma patient.

NeurologyMedicine

Research Areas

Pathology and Forensic MedicineOphthalmologySurgeryNeurologyRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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