Dr. Azura Ramlee
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery
About
Dr. Azura Ramlee is a Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon and Paediatric Ophthalmologist practicing at Prince Court Medical Centre and International Specialist Eye Centre (ISEC) Kuala Lumpur.
Her principal subspecialty areas are Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, while her broader clinical practice also includes Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery. Prince Court officially lists her specialty as Ophthalmology, with subspecialty interests in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Prince Court
Dr. Azura obtained her MBBS from the University of Malaya in 1998 and subsequently completed her Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2006. She later pursued specialized fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in Sydney, Australia, and obtained her Certificate of Completion of Fellowship Training (CCFT) from the Ministry of Health Malaysia in 2010.
In addition to her paediatric ophthalmology practice, Dr. Azura has extensive experience in adult cataract surgery, including refractive procedures and management of complex cataract cases. ISEC also identifies her as an experienced surgeon in implantable contact lens (ICL) procedures for patients who may not be suitable candidates for LASIK or SMILE.
Before moving into full-time private practice, Dr. Azura held leadership and training responsibilities at Hospital Selayang, including the Cataract Services and Paediatric Ophthalmology unit. She also served as a phacoemulsification trainer and coordinated surgical workshops locally and regionally. She was involved in re-establishing paediatric ophthalmology services at HUKM in 2012. She entered full private practice in 2017.
Her professional interests and academic work include paediatric ophthalmology, cataract surgery, visual development, strabismus, and refractive/implantable lens surgery. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals, and she has been invited to speak at ophthalmology conferences.
Awards
- Experienced phacoemulsification trainer
- Has coordinated ophthalmic surgical workshops locally and regionally
- Has trained postgraduate trainees and fellows
- Has been involved in the development of paediatric ophthalmology services
- Regularly invited to speak at ophthalmology conferences
- Published research in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals.
Treatments / Specialities
A. Paediatric Ophthalmology
Dr. Azura's principal subspecialty is Paediatric Ophthalmology, covering eye conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents.
Potential areas of consultation include:
- Paediatric eye examination
- Children's vision assessment
- Assessment of reduced vision in children
- Childhood visual development
- Paediatric cataract
- Squint/strabismus assessment
- Amblyopia assessment and management
- Eye alignment evaluation
- Childhood refractive errors
- Monitoring of visual development
- Comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology assessment
Prince Court officially lists Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus as her subspecialty areas of interest. Prince Court
B. Strabismus / Squint
Dr. Azura has dedicated fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
Services may include:
- Strabismus assessment
- Squint evaluation
- Eye alignment assessment
- Assessment of abnormal eye movements
- Childhood eye deviation
- Adult strabismus assessment
- Management planning for eye misalignment
- Surgical assessment where indicated
Her fellowship specifically covered Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, making this one of her key areas of expertise.
C. Cataract Surgery
Dr. Azura also has extensive experience in adult cataract surgery.
Her cataract-related practice includes:
- Cataract assessment
- Cataract diagnosis
- Pre-operative cataract evaluation
- Standard cataract surgery
- Complex cataract management
- Intraocular lens (IOL) assessment
- Post-operative cataract care
- Refractive considerations in cataract surgery
ISEC specifically describes her as having extensive experience in adult cataract, ranging from refractive procedures to management of complex cataracts.
D. Refractive & Implantable Lens Procedures
Dr. Azura also has experience in refractive eye procedures.
Her documented areas include:
- Refractive surgery assessment
- Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
- Assessment of patients unsuitable for LASIK or SMILE
- Refractive lens evaluation
- Vision correction consultation
ISEC specifically notes her experience with implantable contact lens surgery for patients considered unsuitable for LASIK/SMILE.
E. Comprehensive Ophthalmology
ISEC lists Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery among Dr. Azura's specialty areas. ISEC Malaysia
This may include:
- Comprehensive eye examinations
- General ophthalmological assessment
- Vision assessment
- Refractive error evaluation
- Eye health screening
- Cataract assessment
- Specialist referral and follow-up
- Assessment of common ophthalmic conditions
Membership
College of Ophthalmologists, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia
Dr. Azura is associated with the College of Ophthalmologists, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia.
The College's current chapter listing identifies:
Cataract Chapter – Chair
Dr. Azura binti Ramlee
This is an important professional leadership role within the Malaysian ophthalmology community.
Professional Registration
- Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
- National Specialist Register of Malaysia (NSR)
- Specialty: Ophthalmology.
Paper Published
1. Parents' Performance Using the AAPOS Vision Screening App to Test Visual Acuity in Malaysian Preschoolers
Authors:
Nik Nazihah Nik Azis, Fiona Lee Min Chew, Siti Famira Rosland, Azura Ramlee, Jemaima Che-Hamzah.
Journal: Journal of AAPOS
Year: 2019
Volume: 23
Issue: 5
Pages: 268.e1–268.e6
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2019.01.019
PMID: 31520719.
The study examined the ability of parents to use the AAPOS Vision Screening App to assess visual acuity in Malaysian preschool children.
The research is particularly relevant to paediatric ophthalmology because early detection of visual problems in children is important for identifying children who may require further professional eye assessment.
Dr. Azura was one of the researchers involved in the study through the Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Selayang, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Research Areas
Her documented academic interests include:
- Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Childhood Vision Screening
- Strabismus
- Cataract
- Complex Cataract
- Refractive Surgery
- Implantable Contact Lens
- Visual Development
ISEC also confirms that her work in Paediatric Ophthalmology and cataract has been published in peer-reviewed journals.
