Global Visionaries Unite: WAEH Members Lead the Charge to Save Sight at Melbourne Summit

In the heart of Melbourne, Australia, at the 17th World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) meeting, a select group of visionaries from around the globe gathered with a singular mission: to preserve and restore the precious gift of sight. The WAEH, an influential collective of premier eye hospitals and specialists, is at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in ophthalmology. Its members are some of the most respected institutions dedicated to transforming the landscape of eye care, and being part of this esteemed organization is a privilege reserved for those who meet the highest standards of excellence.

This year's meeting in Victoria was a testament to the shared vision of the association’s members, who represent the world’s leading eye hospitals. Among the distinguished attendees was Prima Saigon, a trailblazer in the field of eye care based in Vietnam. As a member of WAEH, Prima Saigon not only contributes to the global dialogue on improving vision health but also benefits from the collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and innovative solutions that emerge from these meetings.

The WAEH serves as a critical platform where experts from diverse countries share insights on cutting-edge technologies, discuss the latest surgical techniques, and devise strategies to combat the rising global rates of blindness. The association’s goal is simple yet profound: to ensure that no one, regardless of geography or economic status, loses their vision due to preventable causes.

For these hospitals, the responsibility goes beyond providing excellent medical care—they are part of a global network dedicated to saving the vision of mankind. Being a member of the WAEH is more than just recognition; it is an unwavering commitment to a shared cause that transcends borders and is rooted in a common humanity. The power of sight is a gift, and through organizations like the WAEH, that gift is being safeguarded for future generations, one innovative breakthrough at a time.

1. Aier Eye Hospital Group, China
Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital,
Pakistan

Asian Eye Institute, Philippines
Chatswood Private Hospital,
Australia

Clinica Oftalmológica Pasteur,
Chile

Hobrasil Hospitais Oftalmolögicos
Do Brasil, Brasil

Hoftalon Eye Hospital, Brazil
Höpital national des 15-20, France
Instituto Suel Abujamra, Brazil
JEC Eye Hospitals & Clinics,
Indonesia

Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye
Institute, USA

Jules Gonin University Eye
Hospital,

Suisse

King Khaled Eye Specialist
Hospital,

Saudi Arabia

LV Prasad Eye Institute, India

WAEH Members in Melbourne

+ Moorfields Eye Hospital, United
Kingdom
PresMed Australia, Australia
Prima Medical Center Saigon,
Vietnam
Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The
Netherlands
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital,
Ireland
Sengkang General Hospital,
Singapore
Shenyang He Eye Specialist
Hospital, China
Singapore National Eye Centre,
Singapore
St. Eriks Eye Hospital, Sweden
Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear
Hospital,
Austral
University Eye Clinic Maastricht,
The Netherlands
Wilmer Eye Institute, United States

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