Prof. Ke YAO

Ophthalmologist and Director of SAHZU Eye Center of Zhejiang University.

Professor Ke YAO, a distinguished leader in the field of ophthalmology, has devoted his career to advancing eye care through groundbreaking research, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to education. With an academic background that spans from Zhejiang Medical University to Shanghai Second Medical University, Prof. Ke YAO holds a Doctorate in Ophthalmology and has been a professor at Zhejiang University for over two decades. His extensive international experience includes fellowships and scholarly work in the United States, Switzerland, and China. As a recognised pioneer in intraocular lenses, Prof. Ke YAO has held prominent leadership roles, including President of the Chinese Ophthalmological Society and Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. A prolific contributor to the ophthalmic community, he has received numerous accolades, including multiple Science and Technology Advance Prizes, the Alfred-Vogt Prize, and national recognition for his extraordinary contributions to medical science. In addition to his clinical and academic work, he serves as a senior specialist and influential consultant in developing innovative surgical techniques to enhance patient care worldwide.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • 1976 (July)-1977 (July) Zhejiang Medical University
  • 1979 (Sept)-1980 (Oct) Shandong Medical College
  • 1980 (Oct)-1982 (Dec ) Zhejiang Medical University, Masters Degree
  • 1985 (Mar)-1988 (Mar) Shanghai Second Medical University, Doctor Degree

Professional Experience

  • 1974 (Jul)-1979 (Sept) Department of Ophthalmology, Hu Bin Hospital, Hangzhou
  • 1982 (Dec)-1985 (Mar) Resident, Dept. Of Ophthalmology, Affiliated ChineseMedical Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical College
  • 1987 (May-Jun) Memphis Eye and Cataract Associates in USA as a visiting Scholar
  • 1988 (Apr)-1988 (Dec) Attending surgeon, Dept. Of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Second Hospital, Zhejiang Medical University
  • 1989 (Jan)-1990 (Jul) University Eye Hospital, Basel, Switzerland as a clinical fellow
  • 1991 (Jan)-1992 (Jan) Associated Professor and Deputy Chief, Dept. Of Ophthalmology Zhejiang Medical University
  • 1992 (Oct)-1993 (Feb) West Virginia University, USA as a visiting scholar
  • 1992 (Jan) to now: Professor and Chief, Eye Center and Institute of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang University
  • 2000 (July) to now: Adjunct assistant clinical professor of the State University of New York, State College of Optometry)

Society Membership

  • President of Chinese Ophthalmological Society
  • Vice President of Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Reflective Surgeons
  • Regional Secretary of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
  • President of Chinese Cataract Society
  • Vice President of Society of Ophthalmologist of Chinese Medical Doctor Association
  • President of Zhejiang Association for Science and Technology
  • President of Zhejiang Medical Doctor Association
  • President of Zhejiang Ophthalmologist Association
  • Vice President of Zhejiang Medical Association
  • Senior Specialist of Zhejiang Province
  • Member of International Intra-Ocular Implant Club
  • Judge of National Science and Technology Advance Prize of China
  • Judge of Chinese Medical Association for Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award and Chinese

Awards & Accolades

  • Editor-in-Chief: EyeWorld in Asia-Pacific Version (in Chinese)Associate Editor-in-Chief: Chinese Journal of OphthalmologyOphthalmology in ChinaChinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology
  • British Journal of Ophthalmology (Chinese Edition)
  • International Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Asia-Pacific Journal of OphthalmologyEyeWorld in Asia-Pacific VersionTranslational Vision Science & Technology (TVST)National Medical Journal of China (in Chinese)
  • Chinese Journal of Practical Ophthalmology (in Chinese)
  • Ophthalmology in China (in Chinese)
  • Advance in Ophthalmology (in Chinese)
  • Journal of Optometry (in Chinese)
  • Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology (in Chinese)
  • Journal of Zhejiang University (in Chinese)
  • Medicine of Zhejiang (in Chinese)
  • Journal of Zhejiang Practice Medicine (in Chinese)
  • Journal of Zhejiang Traumatic Surgery (in Chinese)
  • Zhejiang Journal of Traumatic Surgery (in Chinese)
  • Alfred-Vogt Prize of Switzerland (1990) (the first contributor)
  • National Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of China (1990) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of Shanghai (1990) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (First Class) of the Education Bureau of Zhejiang Province (1995) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of the Health Bureau of Zhejiang Province (1995) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Third Class) of Zhejiang Province (1995) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Third Class) of China Ministry of Health (1996) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of the Education Bureau of Zhejiang Province (1997) (the first contributor)
  • Medical Science and Technology Advance Prize (First Class) of Zhejiang Province (1999) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of China Ministry of Education (1999) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of Zhejiang Province (1999) (the first contributor)
  • Medicine Science and Technology Creation Prize (First Class) of Zhejiang Province (2003) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (First Class) of Zhejiang Province (2003) (the first contributor)
  • National Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of China (2007) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (First Class) of Zhejiang Province (2007) (the first contributor)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of China Ministry of Education (2008) (the seventh contributor)
  • Extraordinary Contributor for Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province (2009)
  • Science and Technology Advance Prize (Second Class) of Beijing (2011) (the second contributor)
  • US-Sino Ophthalmology Golden Key Award (2007)
  • Outstanding Achievement Award of Chinese Ophthalmological Society (2009)
  • Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Certified Educator (A.C.E) Award (2009)
  • Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Gold Award (2012)
  • US-Sino Ophthalmology Golden Apple Award (2012)
  • Chinese Physician Award (2016)
  • National Advanced (model) Worker
  • National Extraordinary Contributor
  • Winner of National May Labor Medal
  • Zhejiang Province Advanced (model) Worker
  • National Star of Medical Science and Technology
  • Winner of National Extraordinary contribution for Chinese Doctor Degree
  • Zhejiang Province Extraordinary Contributor
  • Zhejiang Province Outstanding Medical Doctor
  • National Advanced Person for Recuperation of Disabled People
  • Model of National Medical Ethics
  • Senior Specialist of Zhejiang Province
  • Science and Technology Creation Advanced Person in the 11th Five-Year Plan of Zhejiang University
  • Yongping Education Contribution Award of Zhejiang University