Japan International Eye Hospital officially launches SILK refractive surgery technology in Vietnam in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson (USA). This latest-generation laser technology—powered by the ELITA laser system—offers a “smooth as silk” surgical experience, ensuring optimal corneal preservation, enhanced precision, and faster postoperative recovery. As the first medical institution in Vietnam certified to perform SILK surgery, Japan International Eye Hospital marks a significant milestone in the treatment of refractive errors, ushering in a new era of modern ophthalmology.
Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) and cataracts are common diseases today, causing vision loss and affecting the daily life of patients. With the desire to help patients reduce treatment costs and welcome the new year fully, Japan International Eye Hospital is implementing the biggest refractive surgery and cataract surgery promotion in 2024, applicable from December 9, 2024 to January 26, 2025.
According to the latest statistics in 2024, the rate of refractive errors in Vietnam is increasing rapidly and accounts for about 40% of the country's population. In which, astigmatism is one of the common refractive errors that can appear at any age. So is astigmatism dangerous? In the article below, let's learn more about astigmatism and scientific treatment methods when suffering from this condition with Japan International Eye Hospital.
Orthokeratology (hard contact lenses) are a method to eliminate refractive errors during the day, while effectively controlling myopia progression for children, through the mechanism of shaping the cornea when the patient wears it for 6-8 hours while sleeping. In Vietnam, Japan International Eye Hospital is a pioneer in Ortho-K services that meet Japanese standards, helping patients to visit and use the product safely and effectively, at a reasonable cost and with international quality.
On November 16, 2024, the staff of Japan International Eye Hospital attended the TEDx BUV 2024 event, organized by students of British University Vietnam (BUV), to contribute to raising eye care awareness for nearly 400 participants.
The following article will provide patients with detailed information about the recovery process after cataract surgery and important notes to maximize treatment results.
Ortho-K glasses are gradually becoming popular and attracting the attention of many parents thanks to the mechanism of temporarily eliminating refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) and slowing down the process of increasing myopia. At Japan International Eye Hospital, Ortho-K glasses products are carefully selected, imported genuine, the examination and glasses issuance process is carried out methodically to ensure safety and effective use. After 2 months of using Ortho-K glasses at Japan International Eye Hospital, child patient Tran Kieu My (12 years old, Hanoi) shared details from vision, eye feeling to the process of operating glasses.
Known as the “silent thief of light”, glaucoma, although having no obvious symptoms, can cause irreversible vision loss for the patient. Given the seriousness of the disease, many people with glaucoma are not only worried about their own health but also their family members because they are concerned about the possibility of the disease being inherited. Let's listen to the sharing from Dr. Vu Anh Tuan - a leading expert in the field of glaucoma in Vietnam to better understand the genetics of this disease.
Near-sightedness and astigmatism are both common refractive errors, and many people have both, causing inconvenience in vision and daily activities. Therefore, a safe and definitive treatment solution for eyes with both near-sightedness and astigmatism is of interest to many people. With the development of technology, current refractive surgery methods have a high success rate and bring good visual quality to patients. So can current surgical methods treat both near-sightedness and astigmatism at the same time? Let's find out detailed information with Japan International Eye Hospital in the following article.
