Core Insights - Shenzhen People's Hospital Longhua Branch has been awarded a four-star rating for its "Shenzhen Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment Center," marking a significant recognition of its technical capabilities in the field of dry eye treatment [1][2] - The establishment of this center is expected to enhance the quality of care for dry eye patients in the region, addressing a growing public health concern as the prevalence of dry eye in China exceeds 400 million, with a 40% outpatient rate and 58.7% among the 16-30 age group [1][2] Group 1 - The dry eye clinic at the hospital was established in 2019 and has met the four-star standard for dry eye diagnosis and treatment centers, positioning itself as a regional demonstration center [2] - The successful certification of the clinic will focus on the mechanisms of dry eye disease, standardized treatment systems, and scientific evaluation of treatment efficacy, aiming to address current deficiencies in standardized care [2] - The hospital aims to optimize service quality continuously and achieve a five-star rating by 2026 to provide even better care for dry eye patients [2] Group 2 - The hospital's dry eye treatment team is highly qualified, with key members including Dr. Li Qiang, an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataracts, and Dr. Zhang Jiajiao, who leads the center and focuses on integrated Chinese and Western medicine for dry eye treatment [2] - The nursing team is led by Li Lin, a senior nurse with 22 years of clinical experience in ophthalmic care, contributing to the overall quality of treatment and patient guidance [2]

Core Insights - The 19th World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) annual meeting was successfully held in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Paris, France, focusing on clinical innovations powered by artificial intelligence, talent cultivation in ophthalmology, and patient-centered high-quality eye care development models [1][6] - Aier Eye Hospital Group, as the only board member from China, was re-elected to the WAEH board, representing Chinese ophthalmology on the international stage [1][6] Group 1 - Aier Eye Hospital's experts presented innovative clinical practices and management models at the conference, showcasing the establishment of nearly 200 intravitreal injection centers and a digital follow-up system that enhances patient care [3] - The dry eye clinic's capabilities and standardized management were discussed, emphasizing the importance of specialized services in improving treatment efficiency and patient satisfaction [3] - Aier Eye Hospital received recognition for eight posters presented at the conference, with one project winning the "Best Poster Award" for its innovative training system in refractive surgery [4] Group 2 - The conference highlighted the increasing global influence of Chinese ophthalmology, with more institutions participating in international dialogues and sharing innovative practices, such as Shanghai's model for public health eye management [6] - Aier Eye Hospital has been actively promoting the sharing of Chinese ophthalmic experiences internationally since becoming a board member in 2021, and it successfully hosted the 18th WAEH annual meeting in Changsha, China [6] - The next WAEH annual meeting will be held in South America, with interest from various countries, including China, in hosting future events, reflecting the academic and industry value of the conference [7]