Joseph Fong

Joseph Fong is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), affiliated with the Hamilton Eye Institute-Downtown in Memphis, TN. He holds appointments in both the Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Neurology, reflecting his clinical and research focus at the intersection of vision science and neurological disorders.

• Medical Degree: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
• Internship: Internal Medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Residency: Ophthalmology at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Fellowship: Neuro-Ophthalmology at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Dr. Fong's research focuses on neuro-ophthalmology, particularly ocular manifestations of neurological diseases, diagnostic innovations using artificial intelligence, and complex ocular trauma management. His work spans both clinical and translational research including:

• AI-assisted diagnosis of corneal, glaucomatous, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions
• Unusual ocular trauma patterns (e.g., TASER injuries, fiberglass foreign bodies)
• Neurological-ophthalmology overlaps like crossed-quadrant hemianopsia
• Innovative surgical approaches for strabismus and retinal disorders
• Pediatric ocular emergencies (e.g., fungal keratitis, foreign body removal)

His publication record demonstrates expertise in diagnostic innovation, particularly through evaluating AI tools like ChatGPT for ophthalmic diseases, while maintaining clinical focus on rare ocular pathologies across all age groups.