JAPAN INTERNATIONAL EYE HOSPITAL ATTENDS VIETNAM OPHTHALMOLOGY CONFERENCE 2024
On November 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024, the staff of Japan International Eye Hospital was honored to attend the Vietnam Ophthalmology Conference 2024 (VOS), held in Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province. This is the largest annual conference of the Vietnamese ophthalmology industry, creating opportunities for nearly 2,500 professors, doctors, nurses, technicians at home and abroad to meet, exchange knowledge and experience, and study to improve their qualifications with 16 diverse topics.
PhD. Dr. Vu Anh Tuan - Professional Director of Japan International Eye Hospital (standing 4th from right to left) with experts at the 2024 Vietnam Ophthalmology Conference
Representing the Japan International Eye Hospital attending the 2024 Vietnam Ophthalmology Conference are PhD. Vu Anh Tuan - Professional Director of the hospital, MSc. Dr. Nguyen Duc Quang, MSc. Dr. Pham Tue Lien and nurse Nguyen Thi Nga. In particular, PhD. Dr. Vu Anh Tuan takes on a number of important roles such as Chairman of the delegation, leading the discussion session on refractive surgery (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism).
PhD. Dr. Vu Anh Tuan (sitting 2nd from right to left) attended the conference
The 2024 Vietnam Ophthalmology Conference recorded nearly 200 scientific reports from leading experts, contributing practical professional knowledge on cataract surgery, refractive surgery, cosmetic eye surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma treatment by surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, etc. Notably, Dr. Vu Anh Tuan - Professional Director of Japan International Eye Hospital participated in a scientific report on the topic "Evaluation of visual outcomes after Phaco surgery to place Lucidis extended focal intraocular lens" and excellently won Third Prize at the conference.
Dr. Vu Anh Tuan won Third Prize for his scientific report on the topic "Evaluation of visual outcomes after Phaco surgery to place Lucidis extended focal intraocular lens"
At the conference, PhD. Dr. Vu Anh Tuan also shared with the medical community information about the Selective Trabeculoplasty Laser method for the treatment of Glaucoma (SLT). This is a new treatment method, considered the first-line indication for patients with open-angle glaucoma. Currently, in Vietnam, only 3 hospitals apply this technique, including the Japan International Eye Hospital.
Dr. Vu Anh Tuan shared about the Selective Trabeculoplasty Laser method for the treatment of Glaucoma (SLT)
Through the conference, doctors and nurses at the Japan International Eye Hospital had the opportunity to share professional knowledge in the treatment of eye diseases, update the latest treatment solutions in the field of ophthalmology, thereby creating a premise to improve the quality of medical services for patients when visiting and receiving treatment at the Japan International Eye Hospital.
