Group photo of the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Ophthalmology Alliance" signing ceremony
Group photo of the “Cataract Patient Referral Program” launching ceremony
Prof. KEE Chea-su, Head of PolyU School of Optometry delivers a speech
The School of Optometry at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center at Sun Yat-sen University, and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Macau signed a cooperation agreement today, officially establishing the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Ophthalmology Alliance.” The signing ceremony was held in Guangzhou on December 7, marking the official launch of in-depth collaboration in ophthalmic medicine, optometry, and vision science among the three regions.
The “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Ophthalmology Alliance” aims to pool medical, health, and academic resources from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, and to promote exchange and cooperation in ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment, visual health, and scientific research. The Alliance will focus on the following areas:
- Talent Development: The three parties will exchange clinical doctors, researchers, and students for short-term or long-term training, exchanges, and professional lectures, enhancing the overall standard of ophthalmology and optometry professionals in the three regions.
- Scientific Research: The Alliance will organize collaborative research on cutting-edge ophthalmic treatment solutions, clinical drug trials, and artificial intelligence-based eye disease screening, promoting major technological projects and the application of innovative medical technologies.
- Collaborative Innovation: The three parties will jointly build a clinical translation platform for ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment technologies, promoting integrated academic and research development of new ophthalmic drugs and advanced medical devices.
- International Exchange: The Alliance will host international ophthalmology and optometry academic summits, promote mutual recognition and international promotion of ophthalmic technology standards among the three regions, and enhance the Greater Bay Area’s influence in the global eye health sector.
On the same day, the School of Optometry at PolyU and the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center at Sun Yat-sen University also held a launch ceremony for the “Cataract Patient Referral Program,” further strengthening medical collaboration between the two regions and providing more convenient and high-quality cross-border medical services for patients in need.
Professor KEE Chea-su, Head of the School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Sun Yat-sen University and the University of Macau, leveraging the strengths of the three regions to promote the development of eye health and vision science in the Greater Bay Area. In the future, the Alliance will continue to deepen talent exchanges, scientific research cooperation, and clinical translation, benefiting more members of the public.”
The signing of this cooperation agreement marks a new milestone in ophthalmic medical and optometry collaboration among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, laying a solid foundation for promoting regional medical innovation and the development of the health sector.
