ESCRS 2025: A meeting place for the world’s leading ophthalmology experts

Recently, a delegation of experts and doctors from the Saigon Eye Hospital System attended the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark.

MSG expert team updates global ophthalmology trends at ESCRS 2025

The ESCRS Congress is known as Europe’s largest and most prestigious ophthalmology event. This year, it gathered more than 4,000 specialists and surgical doctors from around the world in the fields of cataract, refractive, and corneal surgery. Due to its high professional quality, the event was recognized by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 33.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s), a credible guarantee of its academic and educational value.

The event serves as a prestigious scientific forum for experts to present the latest clinical research results, introduce groundbreaking technologies, and collectively shape the future direction of the global ophthalmology industry.

Updating groundbreaking technologies: From Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the new generation of laser surgery

The ESCRS 2025 conference program focused on groundbreaking technologies. The emphasis revolved around personalization in surgery, ranging from the application of data and digital technology to select the optimal intraocular lens (IOL) for each patient, to the increasingly important role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnosis, planning, and predicting visual outcomes. Additionally, the conference looked back at the 30-year journey of the Femtosecond Laser, affirming its position as a foundational technology that consistently aims for safety, accuracy, and speed for patients.

Parallel to the technology sessions, ESCRS 2025 also created a space for in-depth professional exchange through specialized workshops such as Cornea Day, Glaucoma Day, and WSPOS Day (Pediatric Ophthalmology). Open discussion formats like World Café and the ESCRS Arena provided invaluable opportunities for doctors worldwide to interact directly, share practical experience in managing complex clinical cases, surgical complications, and update the newest, most effective treatment strategies.

The combination of technology updates and the exchange of experience in handling complex clinical cases helps doctors solidify their professional foundation, preparing them to apply the most advanced and safest treatment solutions for patients in Vietnam.

MSG expert team updates knowledge and experience at the international forum

Affirming a strong commitment to international medical integration, the delegation from Medical Saigon Group included leaders from the Group, along with the management board and doctors representing the member hospitals within the system.

The delegation included experts and doctors from the Group and its member hospitals, comprising:

• Mr. Nguyen Phi Long – Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Medical Saigon Group
• Dr. Hoang Trung Kien – Group Chief Medical Officer, Medical Saigon Group
• Dr. Ngo Thi Lan – Professional Director, Deputy Executive Director, Mat Saigon Nguyen Du
• Dr. Mai Van Hoa – Professional Director, Mat Saigon Nha Trang Hospital
• Dr. Tran Thi Hong Tuong – Deputy Professional Director, Mat Saigon Cach Mang Thang Tam
• Dr. Nguyen Trong Duc, Master, Doctor – Deputy Professional Director, Mat Saigon Can Tho Hospital
• Dr. Nguyen Huynh Yen Nhi – Head of Myopia Control Center, Mat Saigon Cach Mang Thang Tam
• Dr. Le Van Manh – In charge of Ophthalmology Center Management, Saigon General Hospital Phan Rang
• Dr. Le Duy Cong – Outpatient Department, Mat Saigon Vinh Hospital

Commenting on the successful visit, Dr. Hoang Trung Kien, Group Chief Medical Officer, Medical Saigon Group, stated: “For us, attending ESCRS is not just an academic trip; it is an opportunity for our team of experts to update themselves on global medical trends. All new knowledge and technologies are meticulously selected by us with a single goal: to bring the best treatment solutions back to serve the people of Vietnam.”

The business trip to the European Ophthalmology Congress ESCRS 2025 by the delegation of experts from the Saigon Eye Hospital System concluded successfully. The proactive updating of knowledge and the international recognition of their expertise once again reaffirm the system’s commitment to continuously improving the quality of treatment in the field of ophthalmology in Vietnam.