History of Ophthalmology Department of Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University
The Department of Ophthalmology of the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, located in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, is an eye hospital with a long history. The following is a detailed description of the history of the hospital from four aspects.

1、 Creation and development
The Department of Ophthalmology of the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University was established in 1960 and has a history of 60 years. Initially, the department was set up in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University to provide ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment services for patients. With the passage of time, the ophthalmic hospital gradually developed and became an independent ophthalmic hospital in 1992, providing more patients with treatment and rehabilitation services for eye diseases. At the same time, the hospital also actively carried out scientific research on ophthalmic diseases, and made a series of important scientific research achievements.
At present, the ophthalmic hospital has several ophthalmic clinics, equipped with advanced medical equipment and technical teams, and has a high medical level and good diagnosis and treatment results. In the process of development, the hospital has always maintained the patient-centered service concept, striving to make patients get better medical experience and eye health.
2、 Professional team
The Ophthalmology Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University has a high-quality professional team. The team is composed of first-class ophthalmologists, nurses and technicians, all of whom have rich clinical experience and high professional skills. Team members regularly conduct academic exchanges and case discussions to constantly improve their medical level and scientific research ability.
Ophthalmologists have professional knowledge and technology in many fields, and have made great achievements in fundus diseases, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, etc. After professional training, the nurse team can effectively assist doctors in ophthalmic surgery and nursing work. Technicians have mastered various skills in ophthalmic examination and instrument operation, providing reliable support for diagnosis and treatment.
3、 Discipline construction
The Department of Ophthalmology of the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University has continuously strengthened the discipline construction. At present, it has formed a number of disciplines, such as fundus disease, cataract, keratology, refraction, etc. The hospital regularly holds domestic and foreign academic exchanges and special lectures, invites well-known experts and scholars at home and abroad to give lectures, and provides a platform for doctors to learn and exchange.
In addition, the ophthalmic hospital also cooperates with many medical institutions at home and abroad to carry out scientific research projects, clinical trials and scientific research cooperation, and is committed to promoting the development and innovation of ophthalmic medicine.
4、 Social responsibility
As a large medical institution, the Ophthalmology Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University actively fulfills its social responsibilities and pays attention to the development of ophthalmic health. The hospital regularly organizes free clinic activities to provide free ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment services for patients in poor areas. At the same time, the hospital also actively participates in social public welfare activities, promotes ophthalmic health knowledge, and improves the public's awareness of ophthalmic health.
In a word, the Ophthalmology Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, as a hospital with a history of 60 years, has made important contributions to the ophthalmic medical cause of Guangzhou in terms of its establishment and development, professional team, discipline construction and social responsibility. In the future, the hospital will continue to be committed to providing better medical services to protect patients' eye health.