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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 monitoring ocular motility disorders. The lab investigates the clinical implications of neurological and vascular complications in eye movement disorders, including optic neuropathy from medication, post-injection ocular complications, and the association between systemic conditions like sleep apnea and ischemic optic neuropathy. A key emphasis is placed on improving diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility through computerized image analysis and 3D imaging systems.

strabismusoptical imagingneuro-ophthalmologyocular motilitytoxic optic neuropathy

Research Overview

Papers
284
Total Citations
3,201
Papers (5y)
43
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
43total
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Citations per year (5y)
153total
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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 Q1OphthalmologyOA
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 Q2Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology
DermatologyMedicine
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 Q1American 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 Q1Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual ScienceOA

PURPOSE: We present a computerized method of measuring binocular alignment using a selective wavelength filter and an infrared camera, and validate the efficacy of automated image analysis compared to the gold standard prism and alternate cover test (PCT). METHODS: A prospective observational pilot study was performed on 30 subjects with intermittent exotropia, 30 subjects with esotropia, and 30 orthotropic subjects who were able to cooperate with the PCT. Two independent ophthalmologists examin

Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
5
Article|37 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 Q1The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence of ethambutol (EMB) induced optic neuropathy prescribed at a relatively low dose of ≤ 15 mg/kg/day for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) or Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease. DESIGN: Patients diagnosed with TB or MAC lung disease received multidrug regimens including EMB at a single institution from August 2003 to July 2009. Visual monitoring was performed at baseline and at regular follow-up. The incidence of EMB-induced visual disturbances

OphthalmologyMedicine
6
Article|37 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 Q1British Journal of Ophthalmology

BACKGROUND/AIMS: To determine whether the development of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is increased among patients newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in a large general population. METHODS: A 12-year nationwide, population-based, retrospective cohort study including 1 025 340 beneficiaries in the 2002-2013 Korean National Health Insurance Service database was performed. We identified 919 patients newly diagnosed with OSA aged ≥40 years and matched 919

PhysiologyMedicine
7
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 Q1American Journal of Ophthalmology
Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
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 Q1British 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|32 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 Q1Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

BACKGROUND: Besides the devastating complication of blindness, paralysis of the eye muscles, namely ophthalmoplegia, may occur after cosmetic facial filler injection. However, little is known of the clinical characteristics and prognosis of such complications. This study was performed to investigate the natural course of ophthalmoplegia and development of sensory strabismus secondary to blindness after iatrogenic occlusion of the ophthalmic artery and its branches resulting from cosmetic facial

DermatologyMedicine
10
Article|31 citations·2008
Clinical outcomes after Ahmed valve implantation in refractory paediatric glaucoma
Hee Kyung Yang, Kyu Hee Park
SJR Q1Eye
OphthalmologyMedicine
11
Article|31 citations·2010
Decreased Accommodative Response in the Nondominant Eye of Patients With Intermittent Exotropia
Hee Kyung Yang, Jeong‐Min Hwang
SJR Q1American Journal of Ophthalmology
Cognitive NeuroscienceNeuroscience
12
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 Q1EyeOA
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingMedicine
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 Q1American 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 Q1Ophthalmology
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 Q2BMC OphthalmologyOA

BACKGROUND: Thymoma is associated with various paraneoplastic autoimmune disorders. Herein, we report paraneoplastic neuromyelitis optica (NMO) associated with both anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) immunoglobulin G (IgG) and type 1 antineuronal nuclear antibody (ANNA-1) in an invasive thymoma patient. CASE PRESENTATION: A woman presented with a sudden onset of bilateral progressive visual loss associated with recurrence of invasive thymoma, 6 years after thymectomy and immunosuppressive treatment. AQP4-I

NeurologyMedicine

Research Areas

Pathology and Forensic MedicineOphthalmologySurgeryRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingNeurologyPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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