Charity project brings bright eyes to millions of patients

On the morning of April 26, Dong Do Eye organized the event "Million Bright Eyes" with a series of meaningful activities, imbued with humanity, to spread positive values ​​in the field of community eye care.

Launched on May 14, 2022, this charity project aims to bring light to disadvantaged people facing eye problems.

Baby Do Minh Quan ( Hoa Binh province), son of Mr. Do Van Truong and Ms. Lo Thi Hoa in Hoa Binh, both of whom are visually impaired. During a general health check-up, the couple was shocked to discover that their son had congenital cataracts when he was only 2 months old.

The family in the highlands is also very poor, and does not have the financial means to treat their child. Knowing the family's story, Dong Do Eye Center accepted the child's case and performed surgery early, and the surgery was very successful.

Mr. Nguyen Van Cong (Vi Hue hamlet, Tien Phong commune, Ba Vi district, Hanoi ) has had bright eyes thanks to the project "Million bright eyes".

Mr. Nguyen Van Cong (Vi Hue hamlet, Tien Phong commune, Ba Vi district, Hanoi). He is suffering from liver cancer, his wife is also suffering from late stage breast cancer, the financial burden is even more burdensome, unable to pay when suffering from cataracts and fundus disease, blurred vision. With the support of Dong Do Eye, he has regained his vision, his bright eyes give him more motivation...

Master, Doctor Dinh Thi Phuong Thuy, CEO of Dong Do Hospital, said that the rate of myopia in the world is expected to increase to 50% by 2050, and this condition is also increasing in Vietnam. Therefore, the demand for refractive disease care services will increase. Choosing the optimal treatment method, suitable for age, and the ability to recover quickly after surgery is very important.

Over the years, not only has Dong Do Hospital devoted much effort to charity examination and free eye surgery programs for people in difficult circumstances, it has also pioneered the application of modern technology in ophthalmological treatment, such as bringing the world's newest technology - SmartSight laser surgery to Vietnam.

Master, Doctor Dinh Thi Phuong Thuy, Executive Director of Dong Do Hospital examines patient Chu Anh Kiet.

This is the optimal method in refractive surgery, with short surgery time, fewer complications and faster recovery time, helping to minimize post-operative blurred vision and dry eyes.

Master, Doctor Dinh Thi Phuong Thuy, CEO of Dong Do Hospital, said that SmartSight tightly integrates the diagnostic machine system, ensuring that the surgical process is personalized and accurate to every parameter.

"SmartSight helps reduce patient anxiety by shortening eye fixation time and laser time to just 15 seconds per eye. The suction force is much lower than previous methods, making patients more comfortable during surgery, thereby reducing the risk of complications," said Dr. Thuy.

After 1 year of pioneering the application of the world's leading nearsightedness removal technology SmartSight, Dong Do Eye has become the leading unit in the number of SmartSight nearsightedness removal surgeries in Vietnam and Asia. In just 3 months, Dong Do Eye has successfully performed more than 500 surgeries and after only 5 months, that number has reached 1,000 surgeries.

However, Dr. Thuy also warned that not all patients can apply this method. Doctors need to carefully evaluate eye parameters, medical conditions and other factors to determine suitability.

Patient screening.

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Anh Tuan, former Director of Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, SmartSight technology not only provides rapid vision recovery but also increases accuracy during surgery thanks to a sophisticated eye tracking system.

To help many people have bright eyes with the most modern technology, Dong Do Hospital has implemented a consulting and financial support program for patients in difficult circumstances, especially those in remote areas who cannot easily access eye care services.

Schwind representative in Asia awarded the certificate of Asia's Leading Unit in the number of SmartSight surgeries to Dong Do Eye.

This morning, Dong Do Hospital was honored to receive the title of Asia's Leading Unit in the number of successful SmartSight surgeries - marking the second consecutive year Dong Do Eye has achieved this certification.

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