Laying the foundation for the Smart Ophthalmology Ecosystem in Vietnam

Saigon Eye Hospital System under Saigon Medical Group has strategic cooperation with Topcon Healthcare Japan and DKSH Vietnam to transfer the Smart Ophthalmology Ecosystem.

Strategic cooperation signing ceremony - Photo: BVCC

Smart vision care

The strategic cooperation is a step towards bringing the world's leading diagnostic and treatment technology to Vietnam. This is an important foundation to improve the quality of vision care, towards a smart, efficient and sustainable healthcare ecosystem.

The technology ecosystem transferred from Topcon Healthcare to Saigon Eye - the leading eye hospital and clinic system in Vietnam under Saigon Medical Group, is expected to create a 'Smart Hospital' model. The philosophy of 'Smart Image - Smart Process - Smart Results' is not just about installing equipment but restructuring the entire eye care process, using data and technology to deliver optimal clinical results.

Mr. Huynh Le Duc, General Director of Saigon Medical Corporation during a visit to Topcon Healthcare in Tokyo - Photo: BVCC

Mr. Huynh Le Duc, General Director of Saigon Medical Corporation, shared: 'Our goal is not only to own the latest technology, but also to build a seamless, intelligent and patient-centric eye care process. The cooperation with Topcon Healthcare and DKSH Vietnam is a strategic step for us to realize the vision of a 'Smart Hospital' model, where technology and the expertise of the medical team resonate to create the best treatment results.'

AI and data integration are the pillars

The focus of this collaboration is the application of Topcon Healthcare’s advanced digital and AI solutions to the diagnostic workflow. State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, corneal topography and ocular biometrics will be connected on a unified data management software platform.

This integration allows doctors to have a comprehensive view of eye conditions, synchronize data and accurately monitor the patient's disease progression.

Representatives of Saigon Medical Corporation's board of directors visited Topcon Healthcare's technology center in Tokyo (Japan) to hear about medical solutions - Photo: BVCC

In particular, Topcon Healthcare's Artificial Intelligence (AI) is deployed to support retinal image analysis, screening and early detection of signs of complex eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

AI acts as a powerful assistant, helping to minimize subjective errors and significantly shorten diagnosis time, increasing the accuracy of clinical decisions.

Mr. Leo Nagatake, Managing Director of Topcon Healthcare SEA, emphasized the importance of technology integration: 'This partnership affirms Topcon Healthcare's long-term commitment to equipping technology to transform eye care for healthcare professionals in Vietnam. Through the integration of imaging, data management and AI solutions, we aim to create a smarter and more connected ophthalmology ecosystem that benefits both doctors and patients.'

Professional quality according to international standards

This cooperation has profound social significance. The deployment of integrated technology systems from Topcon Healthcare at the Saigon Eye Hospital system, along with operational and technical support from DKSH Vietnam, is a commitment to the community's visual health.

This helps standardize the diagnostic process, improve the professional capacity of Vietnamese medical staff, and expand access to international standard ophthalmology services within the country.

Mr. Ankur Pandey, Vice President, Healthcare Business Unit, DKSH Vietnam, shared the company's commitment: 'We are honored to partner with Topcon Healthcare and Saigon Medical Group to advance healthcare for all Vietnamese people. This collaboration is a clear demonstration of the combination of global technology innovation and medical expertise, thereby expanding access to quality eye care services for Vietnamese patients across the country.'

Representatives of the parties learned about Topcon Healthcare's artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic technology - Photo: BVCC

This cooperation has profound significance in three aspects: strategic, professional and social. In terms of professional, the cooperation helps standardize the diagnosis and treatment process, improve the accuracy, surgical safety and research and training capacity of the Vietnamese medical team.

Strategically, this is a milestone promoting the transfer and application of global medical technology, contributing to shortening the technology gap between Vietnam and the world .

The strategic partnership between Saigon Eye Hospital, Topcon Healthcare and DKSH Vietnam affirms a common commitment to a future where everyone receives the best care and protection for their vision health.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dat-nen-mong-he-sinh-thai-nhan-khoa-thong-minh-tai-viet-nam-20251117103707862.htm