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Ongoing Research

Tan RJD.  Development and Evaluation of a Curriculum integrating an Academic Degree in Education to a Clinical Residency Training Program. Dissertation Proposal.

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Tan RJD, Sy MP. The Perceived Value of a Master in Health Professions Education Among Medical Educator.

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Tan RJD. On the inclusion and classification of Medical Residency and Fellowship Trainings to the highest level of the Philippine Qualifying Framework

 

Tan RJ. A Comparison of Performance in the Physician Licensure Examination of Philippine Medical Schools located in the Metropolitan Areas and Elsewhere.

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Tan RJ. Public Health Ophthalmology in the Philippines.

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Ongoing Reviews

 

Roland Joseph D. Tan, MD,  Gary John V. Mercado, MD, Patricia E. Cabrera, MD, Paulita Pamela P. Astudillo, MD,  Rolando Enrique D. Domingo, MD, Josept Mari S. Poblete, MD, PhD, Charmaine Grace M. Cabebe, MD, Adriel Vincent R. Te, MD, Melissa Anne S. Gonzales, MD, Jocelyn G. Sy, MD, Beltran Alexis A. Aclan, MD, Jayson T. So, MD, Fatima G. Regala, MD, Kimberley Amanda K. Comia, MD, Josemaria M. Castro, MD, Mara Augustine S. Galang, MD, Aldous Dominic C. Cabanlas, MD, Benedicto Juan E. Aguilar, MD, Gabrielle S. Evangelista, MD, John Michael Maniwan, MD, Andrei P. Martin, MD, Calvin Y. Martinez, MD, John Alfred A. Lim, MD, Rena Ivy Bascuna, MD, Rachel M. Ng, MD, MPH, Kevin B. Agsaoay, MD, Kris Zana A. Arao, MD, Ellaine Rose V. Apostol, MD and Beatriz M. Prieto, MD. Retinoblastoma in the Philippines: the Philippine Retinoblastoma Initiative Multi-Eye center Study 2010-2020 (PRIMES 11).

Roland Joseph D. Tan, MD,  Gary John V. Mercado, MD, Patricia E. Cabrera, MD, Paulita Pamela P. Astudillo, MD,  Rolando Enrique D. Domingo, MD, Josept Mari S. Poblete, MD, PhD, Charmaine Grace M. Cabebe, MD, Adriel Vincent R. Te, MD, Melissa Anne S. Gonzales, MD, Jocelyn G. Sy, MD, Beltran Alexis A. Aclan, MD, Jayson T. So, MD, Fatima G. Regala, MD, Kimberley Amanda K. Comia, MD, Josemaria M. Castro, MD, Mara Augustine S. Galang, MD, Aldous Dominic C. Cabanlas, MD, Benedicto Juan E. Aguilar, MD, Gabrielle S. Evangelista, MD, John Michael Maniwan, MD, Andrei P. Martin, MD, Calvin Y. Martinez, MD, John Alfred A. Lim, MD, Rena Ivy Bascuna, MD, Rachel M. Ng, MD, MPH, Kevin B. Agsaoay, MD, Kris Zana A. Arao, MD, Ellaine Rose V. Apostol, MD and Beatriz M. Prieto, MD. A Comparison between Retinoblastoma patients seen from 2010-2015 to those seen from 2016-2020 in the Philippines.

Book Chapter

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Tan, R.J. Public Health Ophthalmology. In Valbuena, M.N. & Castillo, T.S. (eds) Self-Instructional Module for Ophthalmology. 

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Publications

ResearchGate

Google Scholar

ORCID

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Articles

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International

  1. Tan, R.J.D., & Demer, J.L. (2015). Heavy Eye Syndrome versus Sagging Eye Syndrome in High Myopia. Journal of American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 19(6): 500-6.

  2. Velez F, Tan R, Pineles S, Fry M, Sauer T, Nagiel A et al. (2016). Anatomical variations and clinical implications of extraocular muscles insertions following retinal detachment scleral buckle surgery. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 20(4):e46-e47.

  3. Tan, R., Sharma, I., & Lucero-Prisno, D. (2021). Childhood Blindness: Beyond VISION 2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Global Pediatric Health, 8, 2333794X2110229. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794x211022910

  4. Malolos, G., Baron, M., Apat, F., Sagsagat, H., Pasco, P., & Aportadera, E. et al. (2021). Mental health and well-being of children in the Philippine setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Promotion Perspectives, 11(3), 267-270. https://doi.org/10.34172/hpp.2021.34

  5. Tan, R.J., Umerez, D.C., Alindayu, J.I., Conjares, J.M.R., Go, D.A., Paulino, & R.G. (2021). Retinoblastoma in South Asia: A scoping review. Forthcoming. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.31557/APJCC.2021.6.4.493-500

  6. Tan, R.J.D., & Buyucan, K.B. (2022). Retinoblastoma Outcomes in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Luzon: A 15-year Experience. South Asian Journal of Cancer, 11(2), 160-3. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1739179

  7. Tan RJ. Clinical Features, Treatment and Outcomes of Retinoblastoma in China. (2022). Asian Journal of Oncology. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1744449

  8. Mercado, G.J.V., Arcena, L.V.L., Yatco-Omańa, E., Arcellana-Nuqui, E.Y., & Tan, R.J.D. (2022). Dual Histologic Variants of Schwannomas in Orbital Schwannomatosis. International Journal of Ophthalmology, 15(9), 1563.

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National

  1. Lingao, M., Tan, R.J.D., Pajarillo, A.K.M., & Valbuena, M.N. (2021). Difference in Optic Nerve Parameters and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in the Eyes of Normal and Amblyopic Filipino Children. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 25(3), 64-70.

  2. Tan, R.J.D., & Dacuma, M.G.(2021). Factors affecting childhood blindness and visual impairment in Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 25(3), 54-63.

  3. Cabrera, P., Tan, R.J.D., Pajarillo, A., & Valbuena, M. (2022) Refractive changes after intraocular lens implantation in post-cataract extraction children in a Philippine tertiary hospital. Forthcoming. Acta Medica Philippina. 56(12), 12-17.

  4. Tan, R.J.D., Santiago, D.E., & Alhassan, Y. (2022) A case report and review of literature of coinfection of clinically diagnosed congenital Cytomegalovirus and congenital Rubella syndrome. Acta Medica Philippina. 56(12), 58-64. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3310

  5. Tan, R.J.D., Magpantay, D., Arroyo, M.H. (2022). Effect of Different Mydriatic Regimens Used for Pupil Dilation on the Vital Signs of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening in a Philippine Tertiary Hospital: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial. Acta Medica Philippina, 56(11), 46-52.  https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3259

  6. Sy, J.B., & Tan, R.J.D. (2022). Aicardi Syndrome with peripapillary staphyloma: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Acta Medica Philippina. 56(10), 81-86. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.2977

  7. Ayahao, C., Tan, R.J.D., Lagdao, E. (2022). A primary uveal melanoma metastasizing to the intraconal space of the contralateral orbit: a case report. Acta Medica Philippina, 56(10), 77-80. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.2986

  8. Tan, R.J. (2022). Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection initially managed as Congenital Rubella Syndrome. Acta Medica Philippina. 56(13), 81-84. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3694

  9. Astudillo, P.P.P., Tan, R.J.D., Dela Cruz, R., & Valbuena, M.N. (2022). An Age-based Computation of Base Curve using measured Central Corneal Curvature of Healthy Filipino Infants. Acta Medica Philippina. 56(8), 68-71. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3256

  10. Sosuan, G., Agustin, A., Tan, R.J., Domingo, R.E., & Valbuena, M.(2022). Time Reduction of New Patient Consultation at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences of a Philippine Tertiary Hospital. Acta Medica Philippina, 56(14), 22-25. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3685

  11. Tan, R.J.D., Kishi-Generao, F. (2023). A Severe Case of Netherton's Syndrome in a Filipino Child. Acta Medica Philippina. 57(1), 68-73. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.4243

  12. Tamayo, C., Tan, R.J., Valbuena, M. (2021). Clinical Profile of Amblyopic Children at a Philippine Tertiary Hospital. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 25(4): 1-4.

  13. Matteo-Hernandez, M.V., Tan, R.J., Valbuena, M.V. (2022). Factors affecting visual outcomes of children with open globe injury. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 26(2), 54-60.

  14. Tan, R.J., & Leon, L. (2023). The Cost of Managing Congenital Rubella Syndrome in a Tertiary Government Hospital in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina, 57(1), 41-46. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.4066

  15. Tan, R.J., & Leon, L. (2022). Challenge in Managing Cataract from Congenital Rubella Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 26(1):59-64.

  16. Mercado, G.V., & Tan, R.J. (2022). Addressing the Need for Complete and Updated Data on Retinoblastoma in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology, 47(1):4-8.

  17. Tan, R.J. (2022) Clinical Presentation, Treatment and Outcomes of Retinoblastoma in India: A Literature Review. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 26(2), 61-72.

  18. Mercado, G.J, Tan, R.J., Astudillo, P.P. & Diaz, M.Z (2023). Intravitreal Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma in the Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina, 57(2), 57-62.

  19. Tan, R.J., & Tan, M.C.M. (2022). Isolated Pupillary-sparing Cranial Nerve 3 Palsy from a Subgaleal Abscess. Forthcoming. Acta Medica Philippina. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.5737

  20. Tan, R.J. (2022). Shortening training duration to address the insufficiency of ophthalmologists: A deeper look at the China Experience. Forthcoming. Acta Medica Philippina.  https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.5989

  21. Tan, R.J., & Tanlapco, C.A. Depression among and access to mental care of young Filipino ophthalmologists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 26(3), 93-98.

  22. Tan, R.J. Alhassan, Y.E. (2023). A Case Report of Inferior Oblique Reattachment after Inferomedial Orbital Wall Reconstruction from Total Maxillectomy. Forthcoming. Acta Medica Philippina. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.6997

  23. Dulay, A. & Tan, R.J. (2023). A Case Report of a Filipino Boy with Childhood Cataract and Clinically Diagnosed Roberts Syndrome. Forthcoming. Acta Medica Philippina, https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.6982

  24. Cabebe CGP, Gonzales MAS, Te AVR, Tan RJD, Sy J. Retinoblastoma in the Southern Philippines: Clinical Outcomes of Retinoblastoma Patients in a Davao Tertiary Hospital. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2023May24 [cited 2023Jul.2];. Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/6754

  25. Gonzales MAS, Santiago APD, Tan RJD. Comparison of Congenital Rubella Syndrome Cases in a Philippine Tertiary Hospital from 2009-2012 to 2019-2022. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2023May30 [cited 2023Jul.2];. Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/7357

  26. Tan, R.J. (2023). On Addressing the burden of uncorrected refractive error. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. 27(1), 54-56.

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Book/ Book Chapter

1. Valbuena, M.N., Santiago. A.P.D (Editors) Tan RJD (Associate Editor). Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Manila, Philippines: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Philippine General Hospital, UP Manila.

2. Tan RJD. Special Forms of Strabismus. In Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management (AP Santiago and MN Valbuena eds.). Manila, Philippines: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Philippine General Hospital, UP Manila.

Modern Architecture

Speaker/ Moderator/ Reactor

2023

General Ophthalmology Session

Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Midyear Meeting, Clark, Pampanga

General Approach to Pediatric Ocular Trauma

PAO LEAP

PSOPRS Round Table Discussion

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2022

Retinoblastoma: Now and the Future​

International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council and the

Philippine Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Webinar

Diagnosis and Management of Retrobulbar Hemorrhage

VISION 2022 PAO Annual Meeting

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2020

Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Digital and Covid Age

Philippine Pediatric Society Northern Luzon Chapter Meeting

Aicardi Syndrome in a Highly Functional 14 years old: A Case Report

Korean Ophthalmological Society Congress

World Ophthalmology Virtual Congress 2020

35th Singapore-Malaysia Joint Meeting in Ophthalmology, Singapore

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2019

Aicardi Syndrome in a Highly Functional 14 years old: A Case Report

2nd Grand Rounds in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility, POSN, Mumbai, India

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2017

Demographic & Clinical Profile of Retinoblastoma Patients in Northern Luzon, Philippines

Bilateral Cicatricial Ectropion in Netherton’s Syndrome

Intraocular Medulloepithelioma resembling Persistent Fetal Vasculature

Asia Pacific Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Inaugural Congress in Hong Kong, China 

Accepted for Presentation in the 118th Annual Meeting of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 

Tearing in Kids; Epiblepharon and Congenital NLDO

Lifelong Education Program, Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology, Pasig City, Philippines

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2016

Anatomical variances of EOM insertions following scleral buckling and its clinical implications

American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting 2016, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Demographic and Clinical Profile of Retinoblastoma Patients in BGHMC

Young Ophthalmologists Lecture Series on Investing in Clinical Equipment

Errors of Refraction & Prescribing Glasses &  Contact Lenses in Kids

PAO Annual Meeting 2016, Manila, Philippines

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2015

Heavy Eye Syndrome and Sagging Eye Syndrome in High Myopia

Clinical and Research Seminar 2015, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, LA, California, USA

American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting 2015, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Errors of Refraction & Prescribing Glasses &  Contact Lenses in Kids

PAO Annual Meeting 2016, Manila, Philippines

Pulley System & Use of MRI in understanding Strabismus & Strabismus Surgery

Department of Ophthalmology, PGH, Manila, Philippines

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