RCSV collaborates with Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital to develop national guidelines for myopia management in children

The PolyU Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV) has entered into partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, Vietnam, to jointly address the increasing prevalence of myopia among Vietnamese children and adolescents.  The international collaboration aims to develop the National Myopia Management Guidelines for Children, which sets out evidence-based strategies for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of childhood myopia, with a view to ensuring a healthier future for Vietnam’s younger generations.

A consensus meeting was held in Ho Chi Minh City on 9 September 2025, bringing together a distinguished group of healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and representatives from leading NGOs to witness the significant milestone.  At the meeting, experts explored critical areas in childhood myopia management to be addressed in the comprehensive guidelines, including advanced interventions to slow myopia progression, early detection and screening for at-risk children, and evidence-based prevention strategies.  In addition, Prof. HE Mingguang, Director of RCSV, Chair Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology and Henry G. Leong Professor in Elderly Vision Health, and Dr Le Anh TUAN, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, signed an Memorandum of Understanding, marking the two sides’ commitment to fostering international collaboration to advance child eye health.

The development of the National Myopia Management Consensus Guidelines for Children is a collaborative effort led by Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, the Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology, and the Vietnam Ophthalmological Society, in partnership with RCSV.  The initiative also benefited from the participation of international experts from PolyU and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The initiative aims to:

1. Standardise clinical practices for myopia management, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across Vietnam.
2. Promote school and community-based health policies to detect and prevent myopia in children.
3. Enhance training and knowledge-sharing for healthcare professionals to implement the latest evidence-based treatments.
4. Foster international cooperation to exchange expertise, resources, and research for long-term impact.

This collaboration highlights Vietnam’s dedication to leveraging international expertise and evidence-based practices to address the growing public health challenge of myopia.  By prioritising prevention and early intervention, the guidelines aim to significantly improve children’s vision and overall quality of life.  RCSV will continue to create knowledge and solutions for the promotion of healthy life-long sharp vision.