WAEH Newsletter October
WAEH 18th Annual Meeting
Register now and check this carefully!!
Important Visa Information
Please ensure that you check whether you need a visa for your upcoming trip. Some countries, including the United States, India, and others, have mandatory visa requirements and may have longer processing times.
Visa Application Tips:
- Start Early: The visa application process can be lengthy, so it’s crucial to prepare and submit your application as soon as possible.
- Check Requirements: Please consult the guidelines specific to your country to determine if you need a visa.
Action Required:
- Check Your Visa Requirements: Verify whether you need a visa for China based on your nationality.
- Send Documentation: Please send a picture of your passport and the intended length of your stay in China to Maaike.
- Invitation Letters: The Aier team, will assist in issuing the necessary invitation letters for your visa application. E-mail Maaike: Maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
WAEH 18th Annual Meeting
How to get to Changsha
- Fly into Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
- Keep in mind to have 4 hours in between arrival in Shanghai and departure to Changsha
- Fly to Changsha
If you do not want to re-checkin the luggage, choose Changsha as your flying destination.
If you want to stick to your preferred airline, make sure you choose the flight departures from Shanghai Pudong.
There are also 2 very big airports in Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), make sure your connect flight departures the same airport you arrive. If it is the first time transfer in Beijing, save at least 4 hours.
WAEH 18th Annual Meeting
Announcement sponsoring
Exciting News! Our Annual WAEH Meeting is just around the corner, and we’ve got some fantastic sponsors on board! We’re thrilled to have the support of these incredible organizations that are as passionate about eye care as we are.
Let’s give a big shoutout to two of our sponsors: Shenyang Xingqi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and STAAR!
WAEH 18th Annual Meeting
Changsha Sightseeing Tips
- Yuelu Mountain: A scenic spot with beautiful views and historical significance.
- Orange Island (Juzizhou): A lovely riverside park with great walking paths and views of the city. Also the location for the Charity Run on 11 November.
- Hunan Provincial Museum: A cultural highlight with exhibits on the region’s history and heritage, including the famous Mawangdui Han Tombs.
WAEH 18th Annual Meeting
Tips for travelling
- Bring some cash money
- Get your VISA before you enter China
- Buy a VPN before you arrive in China
- Print your hotel confirmation in Chinese!
- Try to learn some simple Chinese phrases before traveling
- Be prepared for squat toilets and bring a pack of tissues or toilet paper everywhere!
China in November: tips on weather and clothing
In November, the weather in China starts to cool down significantly as winter approaches. Daytime temperatures are usually between 10°C and 18°C, but at night it can cool down considerably to around 5°C. It stays mostly dry, although there may be the occasional light rain.
For the 18th Annual Meeting, it’s smart to dress in layers. A jumper or cardigan is usually sufficient during the day, but as the sun sets, a warm coat becomes essential. Comfortable walking shoes are also a great choice for navigating the city.
WAEH 18th Annual Meeting
Programme
Thursday November 7
- Arrival Changsha, China
Friday November 8
- Location: AIER Eye Hospital, Changsha
- Board meeting WAEH – 10.00 – 12.00 AM
- Visit Aier Eye Hospital Group: visit the labs, museums, check out the waiting rooms etc – 12.00 AM registration in hotel
- Member Meeting
- Welcoming dinner – at the Aier Eye Hospital
Saturday November 9
- Location: AIER Eye Hospital, Changsha
- WAEH Annual meeting Day II and exhibition from 09.00 AM – 18.00 PM
- Annual Meeting with presentations at AIER Eye Hospital
- Dinner (facultative)
Sunday November 10
- Location: AIER Eye Hospital, Changsha
- Annual Meeting with presentations at AIER Eye Hospital
- Evening – Dinner Changsha Style (organized but pay while registering 35 euro) – With Karaoke afterwards – Please prepare a song!
Monday November 11
- Charity Run on Orange Island – See large Mao stature
- Afternoon – Take bullet train to Shanghai or fly to Shanghai
Tuesday November 12
- Visit Eye & Ent Hospital Shanghai (organized)
Wednesday November 13
After the annual meeting, after the visit in Shanghai, you can also visit the other members in China.
- Aier Eye Hospital, Shanghai
- Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin
- The Beijing TONGREN Hospital, Beijing
- The Xi’an Eye Hospital, Xi’an
- Shenyang He Eye Specialist Hospital, Shenyang
- ZOC Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou
- Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou
Registration deadline: 25 October 2024
online
Is your eyehospital a full member? Two attendees are included in the membership.
Is your eyehospital an associate member? One attendee is included in the membership.
Request the code to register for free via Maaike: Maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
Please note that all membership fees have to be paid before registering with this code.
Posters Submit Request for WAEH Annual Meeting
Dear All Members,
On behalf of WAEH and upcoming annual meeting committee, we are very excited to greet and host all of you in Changsha China very soon.
To take the great opportunity of further consolidating friendship, deepening mutually cooperation and achieving common development, we would like you to send us posters before October 25th so that it can be printed and displayed properly. We feel like and firmly believe that it is important to profile all members especially who joined association for a long time. It is expected that your business protofolio or the latest achievements can be shared among us to know more each other for future collaborations.
Your posters will be displayed inside meeting room during the whole period. Please find the attached pic. below about how the display area will be looking like. The poster size is at 24 inches x 36 inches(60.96 x 91.44cm).
Your earliest reply would be highly appreciated,
Best Regards,
Aier Eye Hospital Group Co., Ltd.
Participate in the Charity Run on Orange Island!
The Charity Run of the 18th annual meeting takes place on the iconic Orange Island (Juzi Island) in the Xiangjiang River. This event combines sports with charity and aims to raise money for a charity (later to be announced).
The route offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, including the famous Mao Zedong statue. In addition to the athletic challenge and charity, the morning run also offers participants the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty and cultural attractions of Orange Island.
In addition to running, walking is also allowed, making the event accessible to all. Participation costs 25 euros per person, and proceeds go to various charities associated with the AIER Eye Hospital Group.
Introduction Charity Run and ECF
The file attached introduces the Charity Run, the project funded by the Charity Run, the organizer – Eye Care Foundation (ECF) and some cases that ECF have done before.
Interested in participating?
Would you like to participate in the Charity Run on Orange Island during the 18th Annual WAEH Meeting on Monday November 11? Indicate it in the registration form!
Want to become a WAEH Board Member?
Dear members of the WAEH,
Is your hospital a full member of the WAEH and are you the person on C-level representing your hospital in the WAEH network?
If so, you can apply to become a board member of the WAEH.
This year one board member from the current board will need to step down due to the board member structure in place:
- Mr. Sten Kjellstrom, St. Erik Eye Hospital, Sweden
Please note that board members who step down can also go for re-election in the same year they need to step down.
Would you like to become a board member of the WAEH?
You can apply online via: https://form.jotform.com/211941678449063
Please note that your application will be treated strictly confidential and will be just reviewed by the support team of the WAEH (Maaike van Zuilen, Wim Oosterom). Deadline to send in your application: Deadline Friday October 18.
After the application process has ended, all full members of the WAEH will receive a link to the voting form to select the new board member from the members that applied for board membership.
The outcomes will be presented during the member meeting – at the annual meeting of the WAEH in China (Friday November 8).
Questions? E-mail Maaike van Zuilen: maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
PS: Is your eye hospital currently an associate member, but you think your eye hospital is ready to grow into full membership? Please feel free to contact Maaike van Zuilen.
Send in your application here!
New Associate Member Alert: Shenyang Sinqi Eye Hospital
The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly congratulates Shenyang Sinqi Eye Hospital from China with their associate membership of the WAEH! We are looking forward to the valuable cooperation ahead!
Shenyang Sinqi Eye Hospital, established in 2019, is a specialized hospital focused on ophthalmic care, research, and innovation.
They are recognized for their expertise in pediatric and adolescent myopia control, having established the Shenyang Clinical Research Center for Myopia and a regional big data platform for myopia management.
Their commitment to improving ophthalmic care is evident through our clinical trials for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, striving to provide our patients with secure and effective treatments.
Want to know more about Shenyang Sinqi Eye Hospital? More info here!
New Associate Member Alert: Saigon Eye Hospital
The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly congratulates Saigon Eye Hospital from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with their associate membership of the WAEH! We are looking forward to the valuable cooperation ahead!
As we look ahead, the WAEH is excited about the potential and contributions that Saigon Eye Hospital will bring to the organization. Together, we will work towards a brighter future for eye healthcare worldwide, fostering advancements and making a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals with eye-related conditions.
Want to know more about Saigon Eye Hospital? More info here!
Cao Thang Eye Hospital, Vietnam: renewed WAEH membership!
The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly congratulates Cao Thang Eye Hospital from Vietnam with the renewal of their associate membership of the WAEH! We are looking forward to the valuable cooperation ahead!
Cao Thang Eye Hospital is proud to be the only eye hospital in Vietnam to have continuously received JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation – the gold seal of global hospital safety and quality since 2009. Over more than 23 years of development efforts, the hospital’s team of doctors has performed more than 2,000,000 examinations and more than 100,000 successful surgeries, contributing to improving the quality of life of the community through comprehensive and professional eye care services.
Want to know more about Cao Thang Eye Hospital? More info here!
Are you a Human Resources professional and working in a WAEH member eye hospital?
The Human Resources Community of practice takes place once every three months. This group meets to discuss topics such as Handholding – From Volunteer to Career, Employment model(s) in ophthalmology, Task differentiation and Burn out prevention. The group will share best practices and learn from each other. This group is led by Jos Hubers from The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands, and Angela Smith from the Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom. We will meet via Zoom every three months. Want to join? Register here!
Upcoming meetings:
- During the 18th Annual Meeting (7 November – 12 November, 2024): in person meeting of the CoP HR
- Task delegation and creating development/career options – Thursday 5 Dec, 01.00 pm CET
Jos Hubers
The Rotterdam Eye hospital,
The Netherlands
Angela Smith
Moorfields Eye Hospital,
United Kingdom
Want to know more about education for nurses and allied health personnel?
The Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel is for all nurses and allied health staff working in eye hospitals worldwide! This is a three monthly meetup via zoom of one hour in which we share ideas. This group is led by Tendai Gwenhure from Moorfields, United Kingdom, and Diana Malata from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Ireland. Register here!
Upcoming meetings:
- During the 18th Annual Meeting (7 November – 12 November, 2024): in person meeting of the CoP Nurses and Allied Health
- Clinical / specialist role – with Mark Crocker and Gillian Matthews from the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australia – Thursday 12 Dec, 01.00 pm CET
Tendai Gwenhure
Moorfields Eye Hospital,
United Kingdom
Diana Malata
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital,
Ireland
Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine
James and Heather Gills Donate $10 Million to Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine
James and Heather Gills have donated $10 million to the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, for establishment of a new center at Wilmer: the James P. Gills Jr., M.D., & Heather Gills Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center.
James Gills, who trained at Wilmer as a resident in the 1960s, is a renowned surgeon credited with making small incision cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation the standard of care in cataracts treatment.
The couple previously gifted funds to Wilmer, endowing multiple professorships such as the James P. Gills Professorship in Ophthalmology (currently held by its inaugural recipient, Neil Bressler, M.D.), and the James and Heather Gills Rising Professor of Ophthalmology (held by Michael Sulewski Jr., M.D.).
The latest gift from the Gillses will support creation of the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center, a collaborative hub with the goal of preserving the vision of patients with various eye conditions and eliminating blindness. The center will be led by T.Y. Alvin Liu, M.D., who is on the retina faculty and has been nominated to be the inaugural James P. Gills Jr., M.D., and Heather Gills Rising Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology.
“What sets Wilmer apart is the breadth and depth of our current AI endeavors, from fundamental model development to translational implementation of AI clinical tools to advocacy for AI policies at the national level,” says Liu. “This truly transformational gift will greatly expand the velocity and scope of Wilmer’s AI footprint, thus securing our leadership position in this once-in-a-lifetime AI revolution.”
Read the whole article here.
L V Prasad Eye Institute
50k Corneal Transplants
This month, L V Prasad Eye Institute achieved a significant milestone when we touched the mark of performing 50,000th corneal transplant at our Institute. It is possibly the highest number ever by a single organisation/Institute anywhere in the world. We are excited that this happened in India, where everyone was sceptical of an organ donation and transplantation programme. This, in a country where corneal blindness is the second largest cause of blindness after cataract in those above 50 and number one cause in those younger carries a lot of meaning. To be able to offer them an immediate transplant and to do our best to restore and preserve sight is a blessing. This month we counted thousands of those blessings and have found a cause to celebrate them.
Read the whole article here.
Aravind Eye Care System
Online Course on Project Management for Eye Care
If you are in the process of writing a project proposal or implementing a project – this course will help you design, plan and execute projects effectively. This course is designed to help you to excel in planning and execution of projects. The course offers appropriate knowledge, tools, attitude and skills necessary for effective execution of projects and programmes.
What will you learn?
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge about the various elements of a project
- Estimate the magnitude of eye care needs for a given population
- Develop an execution plan (Manual of operations) detailing the various activities and resource requirements in terms of human resources, materials and money for effective execution of the project
- Prepare cash flow based on the project budget and activities to help timely flow of funds
- Set up an information system for effective monitoring of the project activities and financials
- Design and execute periodic evaluation of the project
- Prepare timely project reports
Interested? Register now!
November
1 – 30 Nov
Aravind Eye Care System: Online Course on Project Management for Eye Care
7 – 12 Nov
WAEH: WAEH 18th Annual Meeting – China
13 Nov
Workshop by Moorfields Education: Myopia control course
15 Nov
Workshop by Moorfields Education: Implementing a non-medical intravitreal injection service
20 Nov
Workshop by Moorfields Education: Paediatric glaucoma
29 Nov
Workshop by Moorfields Education: Oculplastic nursing and allied health professionals study day
December
5 Dec, 01.00 pm CET
Community of Practice Human Resources: Task delegation and creating development/career options
12 Dec, 01.00 pm CET
Community of Practice for Nurses: Clinical / specialist role with Mark Crocker en Gillian Matthews from Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australia
19 Dec, 12.00noon CET
WAEH Board Meeting: want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike: maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
Questions? Share news?
Do you have a special request? Would you like to organize a webinar or share news? Would you like to be (digitally) connected to a certain person in one of our member eye hospitals? Please feel very welcome to hare your questions via the new Community Tool or contact Maaike van Zuilen: Maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org