On the morning of September 3, the Training Workshop for Improving the Surgical Competence of Core Ophthalmologists in Southern Xinjiang by Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University, together with the inauguration ceremony of the Xinjiang Branch of Sun Yat-sen University International Me

The evaluation results for the centralized reception of applications for the 2025 National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) projects have been announced. Our center secured 34 funded projects, including 1 key project, 1 Young Scientists Fund (Category B), 15 general projects, and 17 Young Scientist

  Research Background   Current cataract surgery relies heavily on the surgeon's personal experience and manual skill, leading to relatively low precision. Even for a seemingly simple step like capsulorhexis, the success rate for achieving centration that completely covers the edge of the intraoc

High-altitude Eye Health Challenges: Mission and Urgency   Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, with an average altitude exceeding 4,200 meters, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes. However, its high elevation, intense ultraviolet radiation, aridity, and windy condition

"Patients are the best teachers for doctors." However, in real-world clinical teaching, students often face challenges such as insufficient case exposure, limited opportunities for patient interaction, and patient non-cooperation. Especially in the early stages of clinical training, medical students

The retina is a highly specialized sensorineural tissue composed of diverse cell types, each with distinct functional roles in vision. Among these, the rod and cone photoreceptors are unique in their possession of large specialized sensory cilia, which are essential for phototransduction, while nonp

The eye is the only organ allowing direct observation of nerves and blood vessels in the human body, reflecting overall health. With the rapid development of ophthalmic imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the eye is playing an increasingly vital role as a "window" for monitoring h

Myopia is a significant public health problem in China. High myopia significantly increases the risk of irreversible vision impairment, imposing a substantial medical burden. Consequently, myopia has long received high-level national attention. In August 2018, eight departments, including the Mini

Recently, the Laser Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) successfully completed its leadership election, forming its 10th Committee. Professor Jin Chenjin from Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center at Sun Yat-sen University was elected Chairperson of the CMA Laser Medicine Branch. The imme

On July 7, 2025, the Chinese Society of Medical Genetics of the Chinese Medical Association held its leadership election conference in Beijing, establishing its 11th Committee. Academician Yang Zhenglin, Professor from Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, was elected Chair. Professor Xu Xiangmin fr