He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Philippine General Hospital, Retina fellowship at St. Luke’s Medical Center and Ocular Immunology and Uveitis at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Uy has been active in the development of novel technologies such as femtosecond cataract surgery, accommodation restoration by lens softening, modular intraocular lenses. He has published over 50 peer reviewed articles and delivered over 300 scientific presentations. He is a former President of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology is current member of the International Advisory Board of ASIA ARVO.