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  • on 27/04/2025

DOVS Participates in the International Symposium of Ophthalmology 2025

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is honoured to have actively participated in the International Symposium of Ophthalmology (ISO) 2025, held from 25 to 27 April 2025 at the Shantou International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Shantou, China. Our department took on various roles, including serving as chairs and speakers in multiple sessions and contributed to the event’s success.

Initiated by the CUHK and co-organised by the Beijing Association for Science and Health (北京醫學科學健康學會) with the Joint Shantou International Eye Centre (JSIEC), the ISO has been a prominent event for 15 years, promoting global ophthalmic knowledge and promoting international collaboration, establishing itself as one of the most significant ophthalmology conferences in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the ISO 2025 brought together ophthalmologists and visual scientists worldwide, including the United Kingdom, France, India, and China, to exchange innovative ideas and discuss future opportunities and challenges in advancing ophthalmology and visual sciences.

The event was supported by notable guests, including Prof TANG Rui, Party Committee Secretary‌ of Shantou University (汕頭大學黨委書記), Mr LI Zhao, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of Shantou People′s Congress (汕頭市人大常委會副主任), Prof HU Zhong, Vice President of Shantou University and Party Committee Secretary of the Medical College (汕頭大學副校長、醫學院黨委書記),  Mr LIU Siwei, Secretary of the Party General Branch of JSIEC (汕頭大學-香港中文大學聯合汕頭國際眼科中心黨總支書記), and Dr Frieda MK LAW, Consultant of Li Ka Shing Foundation at Shantou University Medical College (李嘉誠基金會駐汕頭大學醫學院顧問).

During the opening ceremony, Prof Calvin CP PANG, S. H. Ho Research Professor of Visual Sciences, Director of JSIEC, Chair of ISO 2025, delivered a welcome speech, expressing his hope for enhanced international collaboration and improved public health outcomes.

Prof Clement CY THAM, our Department Chairman, Deputy Director of the JSIEC, Chair of ISO 2025, emphasised the importance of knowledge sharing in advancing the field of ophthalmology. He encouraged experts to engage in collaborative discussions to foster understanding and consensus.

Our DOVS Faculty Members, Honorary Professors, postdoc fellows and students presented various topics at the conference, showcasing their research and expertise. This occasion provided a valuable platform for networking and collaboration, and we anticipate significant advancements in ophthalmology and public health arising from these international exchanges.

(From left) Prof ZHANG Mingzhi, Prof Clement CY THAM, Prof TANG Rui, Prof Calvin CP PANG, Prof HU Zhong, Dr Frieda LAW, and Mr LIU Siwei.
Prof Clement CY THAM delivered a keynote lecture titled “CUPAL Study: What We Have Learnt So Far?”.
Prof Calvin CP PANG presented a keynote address on “Cohort Studies In Complex Eye Diseases”.
Prof Guy LJ CHEN, Professor, delivered an invited lecture titled “Genomic Study of Myopia in Children: the Hong Kong Children Eye Genetics”.
Prof Jason CS YAM, Professor, presented an invited lecture on “Low concentration Atropine for Myopia Control and Prevention”.
Dr Mårten E BRELÉN, Associate Professor, presented an invited lecture titled “Micropulse Laser for the Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy”.
Dr Poemen PM CHAN, Associate Professor, shared an invited talk titled “The 5-Year Outcome Of Asian Mild-To-Moderate Risk Ocular Hypertension Patients Without Medication Treatment”.
Dr Carol YL CHEUNG, Associate Professor, delivered an invited talk titled “Translating Al-related Retinal Image Research from “Concept” to “Implementation” for Timely Disease Management and Treatment”.
Dr Kelvin KL CHONG, Associate Professor, delivered an invited lecture on “Image-Guided Management Of Thyroid Eye Disease”.
Dr CHU Wai Kit, Associate Professor, presented on “Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone Receptor and Retinoblastoma”.
Dr Julia YY CHAN, Assistant Professor, delivered an invited address titled “Autoantibodies and Dry Eye Disease”.
Dr Simon KH SZETO, Assistant Professor, presented an invited lecture on “Macular Hole Repair Without Gas Tamponade”.
Prof ZHANG Mingzhi, Professor (Honorary) and the Vice-Director (executive) Shantou U / CUHK Joint Shantou International Eye Centre, delivered a keynote lecture during the Interdisciplinary Integration Innovation and High-Quality Development Symposium of Ophthalmology.
Prof Carmen KM CHAN, Clinical Professor (Honorary), delivered an invited address titled “The Use of OCT in Neuro-Ophthalmology: What’s New”.
Prof Alvin L YOUNG, Clinical Professors (Honorary), presented an invited lecture on “Pterygium & Ocular Surface Management”.
Dr Tony TC MAN, Postdoc Fellow, presented on “Development of Wireless Electroretinogram Recording Module”.
Dr ZHANG Yuzhou, Postdoc Fellow, presented on “Influence of Parental Refractive Error on Childhood Refractive Error: The HK Children Eye Study”.
Ms Hemlata BISNAUTHSING, PhD student, presented on “Investigation on Experimental Animal Model of Thyroid Eye Disease”.
Ms YU Jun, PhD student, presented on “Systemic Biomarkers for Age-related Macular Degeneration”.
Mr KONG Ivan, PhD student, presented on “Preliminary Findings: GHRH-R-Mediated Angiogenesis in Retinoblastoma”.
Mr XU Jianming, PhD student, presented on “Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Incident Glaucoma”.
The opening ceremony also included the launch of the Smart Hospital Construction Project of the JSIEC.

The inauguration of the International Ophthalmological Fellowship Foundation (IOFF) Ophthalmology Training Centre and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) International Training Centre was held during the ISO 2025.