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D-Index
110
Citations
40483
World Ranking
5606
National Ranking
55

Dennis S.C. Lam publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dennis S.C. Lam sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 928 publications — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Dennis S.C. Lam D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dennis S.C. Lam sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 110 D-Index — 73rd percentile

73% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Dennis S.C. Lam is affiliated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen in China. Their research is predominantly situated within the field of Medicine, with a significant focus on Ophthalmology. In total, they have contributed to 69 publications, with 31 specifically addressing Ophthalmology and its various subfields.

Their work spans several subfields of study, including:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Their research topics cover a range of areas primarily related to eye health and diseases, including:

  • Retinal and Optic Conditions
  • Retinal Imaging and Analysis
  • Glaucoma and retinal disorders
  • Corneal surgery and disorders
  • Retinal Diseases and Treatments
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

Recent published papers by Dennis S.C. Lam include:

  • "Digital technology, tele-medicine and artificial intelligence in ophthalmology: A global perspective" (2020), Progress in Retinal and Eye Research
  • "Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): The importance of recognising possible early ocular manifestation and using protective eyewear" (2020), British Journal of Ophthalmology
  • "Precautionary measures needed for ophthalmologists during pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" (2020), Acta Ophthalmologica
  • "Corneal transplantation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic: an international perspective" (2020), British Journal of Ophthalmology
  • "COVID-19: Special Precautions in Ophthalmic Practice and FAQs on Personal Protection and Mask Selection" (2020), Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

Dennis S.C. Lam collaborates frequently with other researchers. Notable co-authors include:

  • Timothy P.H. Lin
  • Jost B. Jonas
  • Susan S. Huang
  • Nishant Radke
  • Kelvin H. Wan

Their work is regularly published in several prominent venues, with multiple publications in:

  • Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
  • British Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Frontiers in Medicine
  • Progress in Retinal and Eye Research
  • Acta Ophthalmologica

Best Publications

  • HTRA1 promoter polymorphism in wet age-related macular degeneration

    A. DeWan;M. Liu;S. Hartman;S.S.M. Zhang

  • Retinal nerve fiber layer imaging with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography: a variability and diagnostic performance study.

    Christopher Kai-shun Leung;Carol Yim-lui Cheung;Robert N. Weinreb;Quanliang Qiu;Quanliang Qiu

  • Prevalence, incidence, and progression of myopia of school children in Hong Kong.

    Dorothy S. P. Fan;Dennis S. C. Lam;Robert F. Lam;Joseph T. F. Lau

  • Choroidal vascular remodelling in central serous chorioretinopathy after indocyanine green guided photodynamic therapy with verteporfin: a novel treatment at the primary disease level.

    W-M Chan;D S C Lam;T Y Y Lai;B S M Tam

  • Common variants near CAV1 and CAV2 are associated with primary open-angle glaucoma

    Gudmar Thorleifsson;G Bragi Walters;Alex W Hewitt;Alex W Hewitt;Gisli Masson

  • Aqueous humor levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and pigment epithelium-derived factor in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and choroidal neovascularization.

    Jian-Ping Tong;Wai-Man Chan;David T.L. Liu;Timothy Y.Y. Lai

  • Retinal nerve fiber layer measurements in myopia: An optical coherence tomography study.

    Christopher Kai-Shun Leung;Christopher Kai-Shun Leung;Shaheeda Mohamed;King Sai Leung;Carol Yim-Lui Cheung

  • Incidence and risk factors for microbial keratitis in Hong Kong: comparison with Europe and North America.

    D S C Lam;E Houang;D S P Fan;D Lyon

  • Digital technology, tele-medicine and artificial intelligence in ophthalmology: A global perspective

    Ji Peng Olivia Li;Hanruo Liu;Darren S.J. Ting;Sohee Jeon

  • Phacoemulsification versus combined phacotrabeculectomy in medically uncontrolled chronic angle closure glaucoma with cataracts.

    Clement C.Y. Tham;Yolanda Y.Y. Kwong;Yolanda Y.Y. Kwong;Dexter Y.L. Leung;Dexter Y.L. Leung;S.W. Lam;S.W. Lam

  • Half-dose verteporfin photodynamic therapy for acute central serous chorioretinopathy: one-year results of a randomized controlled trial.

    Wai-Man Chan;Timothy Y.Y. Lai;Ricky Y.K. Lai;David T.L. Liu

  • Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): The importance of recognising possible early ocular manifestation and using protective eyewear.

    Ji-Peng Olivia Li;Dennis Shun Chiu Lam;Youxin Chen;Daniel Shu Wei Ting

  • Evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer progression in glaucoma: a study on optical coherence tomography guided progression analysis.

    Christopher Kai-shun Leung;Christopher Kai-shun Leung;Carol Yim Lui Cheung;Robert N. Weinreb;Kunliang Qiu;Kunliang Qiu

  • Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin for symptomatic polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy: One-year results of a prospective case series

    Wai-Man Chan;Dennis S.C Lam;Timothy Y.Y Lai;David T.L Liu

  • Regional variations in the relationship between macular thickness measurements and myopia.

    Dennis Shun Chiu Lam;King Sai Leung;Shaheeda Mohamed;Wai-man Chan

  • 18S Ribosomal DNA Typing and Tracking of Acanthamoeba Species Isolates from Corneal Scrape Specimens, Contact Lenses, Lens Cases, and Home Water Supplies of Acanthamoeba Keratitis Patients in Hong Kong

    G. C. Booton;D. J. Kelly;Y.-W. Chu;D. V. Seal;D. V. Seal

  • Comparison of macular thickness measurements between time domain and spectral domain optical coherence tomography.

    Christopher Kai-shun Leung;Christopher Kai-shun Leung;Carol Yim-lui Cheung;Robert N. Weinreb;Gary Lee

  • SAFETY ENHANCED PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY FOR CHRONIC CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY: One-Year Results of a Prospective Study

    Wai-Man Chan;Timothy Y. Y. Lai;Ricky Y. K. Lai;Emily W. H. Tang

  • Randomized trial of early phacoemulsification versus peripheral iridotomy to prevent intraocular pressure rise after acute primary angle closure.

    Dennis S.C. Lam;Dexter Y.L. Leung;Clement C.Y. Tham;Felix C.H. Li

  • One-year multicenter, double-masked, placebo-controlled, parallel safety and efficacy study of 2% pirenzepine ophthalmic gel in children with myopia.

    Donald T.H. Tan;Dennis S. Lam;Wei Han Chua;Dorothy Fan Shu-Ping

Frequent Co-Authors

Chi Pui Pang
Chi Pui Pang Chinese University of Hong Kong
Robert N. Weinreb
Robert N. Weinreb University of California, San Diego
Carol Y. Cheung
Carol Y. Cheung Chinese University of Hong Kong
Kwong Wai Choy
Kwong Wai Choy Chinese University of Hong Kong
Robert Ritch
Robert Ritch New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Jeffrey M. Liebmann
Jeffrey M. Liebmann University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Seang-Mei Saw
Seang-Mei Saw National University of Singapore
Jost B. Jonas
Jost B. Jonas Heidelberg University
Wing-Ho Yung
Wing-Ho Yung Chinese University of Hong Kong
Qi Cui
Qi Cui Chinese University of Hong Kong

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