On September 28, 2024, the 12th International Meeting and Academic Conference commemorating the 35th anniversary of Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital and the 20th anniversary of the School of Optometry officially commenced. From September 27 to 29, over 23 renowned ophthalmology experts from eight countries, including the United States, Singapore, Australia, and the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong SAR, China, gathered in Tianjin, along with over 200 domestic experts and scholars and more than 1,000 conference representatives. The event featured 15 academic exchange sessions covering various subspecialties within ophthalmology, aimed at providing a platform for in-depth, multidisciplinary exchanges and knowledge sharing. Through this conference, we hope to explore cutting-edge topics in ophthalmology, share innovative findings, strengthen academic collaboration, and further broaden the international perspective on ophthalmic research and clinical care.
**1. Opening Ceremony**
The opening ceremony was hosted by Professor Wei Ruihua, Party Secretary of Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital.
- Opening remarks by Professor Li Xiaorong, Chair of the conference.
- Speech by Professor Aung Tin, Medical Director of the Singapore National Eye Centre.
- Speech by Professor Yao Ke, Chairman of the Chinese Ophthalmological Society.
- Speech by Professor Yan Hua, Party Secretary of Tianjin Medical University.
- Remarks by Mr. Cui Tongxiang, Standing Committee Member of the Binhai New Area Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee, on behalf of Secretary Xia Qinglin.
- Speech by Ms. Mei Zhihong, Deputy Director of the Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau.
- Speech by Mr. Wang Xudong, Party Secretary and Director of the Tianjin Municipal Health Commission.
- Group photo of conference attendees.
**2. Memorial Lectures by Professor Yuan Jiaqin and Professor Lin Shaoming**
- Moderators: Professor Edmund Wong from the Singapore National Eye Centre (left), and Professor Li Xiaorong from Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital (right).
- "Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: Current Advances Clinically" — Professor Yao Ke, Zhejiang University Eye Hospital.
- A memorial video dedicated to Professor Yuan Jiaqin.
- "Management of Angle Closure Suspects: Evidence from Recent Trials" — Professor Aung Tin, Singapore National Eye Centre.
**3. Keynote Presentations**
- Moderators: Professor Zhao Kanxing from Huaxia Eye Hospital (left), and Professor Wei Ruihua from Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital (right).
- "Subretinal Injection Without Vitrectomy for Gene Therapy in Retinal Dystrophy Disorders" — Professor Li Xiaoxin, Xiamen University Xiamen Eye Center.
- "Sleep Apnea as a Risk Factor for Eye Disease: Evidence and Proposed Pathogenic Mechanisms" — Professor Charles S. Bouchard, Loyola University Chicago, USA.
- "Development of Two Portable Subjective Refraction Systems: Instant Vision Assessment Device and Eyeropter" — Professor Hu Zhicheng, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
- "Treatment of Ocular Trauma in China" — Professor Yan Hua, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital.
- "Diabetic Retinopathy: A Complex Disease with Limited Therapeutic Strategies" — Professor Joyce Tombran-Tink, Pennsylvania State University, USA.
- "Preliminary Results of the China Eye Health Survey in Fifteen Provinces" — Professor Wang Ningli, Beijing Tongren Hospital.
Since our first international conference in 1991, this year's event holds special significance, coinciding with National Science Popularization Day and the 35th anniversary of Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, as well as the 20th anniversary of the School of Optometry. At this important juncture, we look back at our achievements and look forward to the future, continuing to contribute to the ongoing innovation and development of ophthalmology. Over the past 35 years, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital has grown from the World Intraocular Lens Training Center by Jingyi Lake to a top-tier tertiary hospital by the Bohai Sea. Our development has been supported by leaders, experts, and colleagues at all levels. In the future, we will continue to uphold our hospital’s motto of "Benevolence, Inheritence, and Innovation" and our mission of "providing high-quality ophthalmic services with a patient-centered approach." We remain committed to ensuring that everyone enjoys the benefits of healthy and bright vision. We will provide cutting-edge ophthalmic care and stay at the forefront of modern ophthalmology research, ensuring the health and well-being of the public.
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