dr. Muhammad Irfan K, M.Kes, SpM, M.HPE, FIACLE is one of the ophthalmologists at the JEC-ORBITA clinic in Makassar. He completed his education as a general practitioner and ophthalmologist at the Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University. He also obtained a master’s in public health (Hospital Administration) degree from the Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University. He also finished Master degree on Health Profession Education.

Faculty of Medicine Hasanuddin University. Moreover, He recently got Fellow of International Association of Contact Lens Educator (FIACLE) degree. He also finished fellowship of Refractive Surgery at JEC Eye Clinics & Hospital in 2024.

dr. Muhammad Irfan K, M.Kes, SpM, M.HPE, FIACLE has an interest in refraction and contact lenses, community ophthalmology, research, medical education and also telemedicine. His interest in refraction and contact lenses led him to undergo Contact Lens observer ship activities at the Jakarta Eye Center (JEC). He also had the opportunity to deepen the science of refraction at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland. In addition, his interest in research began when he was studying as a research student at Hiroshima University, Japan for 3 months. He finally succeeded in publishing several studies in international indexed journals. His study that was presented at the annual scientific meeting (PIT) of the Indonesian ophthalmologist association (PERDAMI) in 2019, managed to get 1st place in the resident free paper category and other study awarded 4th Winner of Ophthalmologist Free Paper, Perdami Virtual Scientific Meeting in 2020.  One of his study related to medical education also got 2nd Appreciation Award Oral Presentation, THEME International Conference in 2022. His interest on community ophthalmology also made him secure 1st Rank on Certificate course in Community Eye Health (Online) by LV Prasad Eye Institute in 2022.

dr. Muhammad Irfan K, M.Kes, SpM, M.HPE, FIACLE is also active in several organizations. Currently, he is a member of the Indonesian Ophthalmologist Association (PERDAMI) and also an organization committee of the South Sulawesi Regional Branch of PERDAMI. In addition, he is a member of the Indonesian Refraction and Visual Optimization Society (INARVOS), Indonesian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (INASCRS) and the Asia Pacific Tele-ophthalmology Society (APTOS). He is also an active member of the Makassar Branch of Indonesian Eye Bank.

dr. Muhammad Irfan K, M.Kes, SpM, M.HPE, FIACLE is also active in presenting research and also speaks at eye health meetings. He actively shares knowledge related to refraction with general practitioners and ophthalmologists. Not only that, he also often educates both public and health workers about common eye health problems. Now, he also active in facilitating for clinical lecturers training program.

• General Practitioner : Faculty of Medicine Hasanuddin University
• Ophthalmologist : Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University
• Public Health Magister (Hospital Administration) : Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University
• Magister of Health Profession Education Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University.

• Refractive Surgery JEC Eye Clinics & Hospital Nov 2023-May 2024

• Member of Indonesian Medical Association (IMA) - IDI
• Member of Indonesian Ophthalmologist Association (IOA) - PERDAMI
• Organization Committee of Indonesian Eye Bank, Makassar
• Member of Indonesian Refraction and Visual Optimization Society (INARVOS)
• Member of International Association of Contact Lens Educator (IACLE)
• Member of Asia-Pacific Tele-ophthalmology Society (APTOS)
• Member of Indonesian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (INASCRS)

• 1st winner of Ophthalmologist Residents Free Paper, Annual Scientific Meeting of Indonesia Ophthalmology Association 2019
• 4th Winner of Ophthalmologist Free Paper, Perdami Virtual Scientific Meeting 2020
• 2nd Appreciation Award Oral Presentation, THEME International Conference 2022
• 1st Rank in Certificate course in Community Eye Health (Online), LV Prasad Eye Institute 2022

• Ocular hypotensive effects of a Rho-associated protein kinase inhibitor in rabbits. Kamaruddin MI, Nakamura-Shibasaki M, Mizuno Y, Kiuchi Y. Clin Ophthalmol. 2017
• The effect of nutrients on age-related macular degeneration. Masuda S, Kaneoka S, Sasaki M, Kiuchi Y, Yanagi M, Faisal AA, Kamaruddin MI, Nagao A, Yoneda M, Itakura K. IOVS. 2017
• Successful recovery from misdirection syndrome in nanophthalmic eyes by performing an anterior vitrectomy through the anterior chamber. Faisal AA, Kamaruddin MI, Toda R, Kiuchi Y. Int Ophthalmol. 2019
• Associations between retinal vascular caliber and nutrient intake in Japanese-Americans. Ibrahim DG, Kiuchi Y, Yanagi M, Kawano R, Nagao A, Kamaruddin MI. IOVS. 2019
• Orbital Cellulitis Clinically Mimicking Rhabdomyosarcoma. Amir SP, Kamaruddin MI, Akib MNR, Sirajuddin J.  Clin Ophthalmol. 2019
• Vitreous and Serum Concentrations of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Muhiddin HS, Kamaruddin MI, Ichsan AM, Budu. Clin Ophthalmol. 2020
• Associations between retinal vascular calibre and nutrient intake in japanese-americans.  Ibrahim DG, Kiuchi Y, Yanagi M, Kawano R, Nagao A, Kamaruddin MI. Metabolites. 2021
• Dietary Vitamins A, C, and Potassium Intake Is Associated with Narrower Retinal Venular Caliber.  Edo A, Ibrahim DG, Hirooka K, Toda R, Kamaruddin MI, Kawano R, Nagao A, Ohno H, Yoneda M, Kiuchi Y. Frontiers in Medicine. 2022
• Situational Analysis Of Eye Care Services In South Sulawesi.  Aulia N, Amalius AA, Faisal AA, Kamaruddin MI.  Ophthalmologica Indonesiana. 2023
• Distribution Of Health Facility Serving Cataract Surgery In South Sulawesi. Arifin AI, Amalius AA,  Faisal AA,  Kamaruddin MI. Ophthalmologica Indonesiana, 2023
• Human Resources Development In Children Eye Health Services In South Sulawesi. Amalius AA, HS Muhiddin HS, AM Ichsan AM, AA Faisal AA, Kamaruddin MI, Akib MN, Kotha SP. Ophthalmologica Indonesiana, 2023
• Comparison of Pain and Anxiety Scales in The First and Second Cataract Surgeries in Patient with Bilateral Cataract: Oral Presentation-Observational Study-Resident. Putri SE, Amalius AA, Faisal AA, Kamaruddin MI. Ophthalmologica Indonesiana. 2023
• Implementation of Integrated People-Centered Eye Care at Sub-District Level in Barru. RP Rakatama RP, Amalius AA, Faisal AA, Kamaruddin MI. Ophthalmologica Indonesiana. 2023
• Perceptions of the learning environment in ophthalmology residency training: A mixed method study. Kamaruddin MI, Zainuddin AA, Nelwan B, Asriyani S. Hamid F, Esa T, Yusuf I. Asia Pacific Scholar. 2024
• Characteristics of Refractive Errors in Elementary School Students in Maros District. Putri DN, Amalius AA, Faisal AA, N Nursyamsi N. Kamaruddin MI. 1st International Conference Medical and Health  Science Halu Oleo (IMHO 2023). 2024