Myopia is becoming a silent epidemic of the 21st century. A study by the International Myopia Institute predicts that by 2050, half the world's population will be affected by this refractive error. Vietnam is no exception, as the rate of myopia among students is increasing.
On 23/8 and 24/8, the GOMCC & OVC 2025 international conference took place in Hanoi, attracting hundreds of domestic and international ophthalmologists, optometrists, and healthcare organizations. Sai Gon Eye Hospital (MSG) system - "Vietnam's largest private specialized eye hospital and clinic system" - participated as a co-sponsor and made its mark through various professional activities, contributing to the development of Vietnam's optometry field.
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Delegates attending the GOMCC & OVC 2025 conference. Photo: Hospital provided |
Delegates attending the GOMCC & OVC 2025 conference. Photo: Hospital provided
MSG introduced its comprehensive, specialized Myopia Control Center model at the conference, built on international standards and tested in Vietnam. The model emphasizes collaboration between ophthalmologists and optometrists, creating a synchronized myopia management system from screening and diagnosis to intervention and progress monitoring. Experts hope this model will be a new direction, improving myopia management effectiveness and developing the domestic optometry field.
The Myopia Control Center model is also how Sai Gon Eye Hospital fulfills its social responsibility by incorporating myopia control into school health programs. According to the hospital, this has long-term significance, helping Vietnamese children access standard ophthalmology services, reducing the burden of school myopia, and building a future of "clear vision - full life".
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Exhibition area of the comprehensive specialized Myopia Control Center model at the GOMCC & OVC 2025 international conference. Photo: Hospital provided |
Exhibition area of the comprehensive specialized Myopia Control Center model at the GOMCC & OVC 2025 international conference. Photo: Hospital provided
In the discussion session "The future of ophthalmic optometry: Innovation in the era of advancement", Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh - Senior Executive Director, Optometry Business Development at MSG, along with doctors, specialists, and Zeiss experts, offered practical perspectives from Vietnam, combined with global trends in myopia control. The session re-emphasized the increasingly important role of optometrists in modern eye care. The collaboration between doctors and optometrists is considered the foundation for comprehensive and specialized eye care services.
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Discussion session on "The future of ophthalmic optometry: Innovation in the era of advancement". Photo: Hospital provided |
Discussion session on "The future of ophthalmic optometry: Innovation in the era of advancement". Photo: Hospital provided
In addition, numerous in-depth reports from MSG doctors shared practical experience and shaped a sustainable direction for Vietnam's ophthalmic optometry field. Notable among them was the topic "Comprehensive approach to myopia management at the Myopia Control Center model" by Dr. Nguyen Huynh Yen Nhi and optometrist Trang Si Tin. The report analyzed myopia control treatment solutions for children, the comprehensive management model, and the role of optical centration in myopia control treatment. The "Clinical case report: Diagnostic and prognostic role of ocular biometrics in children with low myopia" by optometrist Vo Huynh Nhi pointed out misunderstandings about low myopia - low risk. The report also emphasized the importance of regular axial length measurement for children at risk of myopia for timely detection and treatment.
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Dr. Nguyen Huynh Yen Nhi presenting a professional report at the conference. Photo: Hospital provided |
Dr. Nguyen Huynh Yen Nhi presenting a professional report at the conference. Photo: Hospital provided
According to experts, myopia control is not just the responsibility of the health sector but a social mission to protect the eyesight of future generations. With over 20 years of experience in eye care, Sai Gon Eye Hospital System continuously disseminates knowledge and joins hands to bring myopia control solutions to parents, teachers, and the community so that children can learn, play, and develop with healthy eyes.
"Present at GOMCC & OVC 2025, Sai Gon Eye Hospital affirms its determination to accompany medical units, schools, partners, and parents in improving the quality of school vision care and joining hands with the community for a brighter future for our children's eyes," a hospital representative emphasized.
Kim Anh
Sai Gon Eye Hospital is Vietnam's largest private specialized eye hospital and clinic system, as confirmed by the Vietnam Records Organization in 10/2024, and is a member of the World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH).
Learn more about Sai Gon Eye Hospital's Myopia Control Center here.
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