Primary school students in Taipei City.
Individuals with myopia and high myopia (refractive error ≤ -5.0D).
Patients with complications such as early developed cataract, retinal detachment, high myopic maculopathy or glaucoma.
Founded in 1959, the Department of Ophthalmology at TVGH is dedicated to "Myopia Prevention" and "Treatment of High Myopia Complications." The project implements a "three-stage, five-level" prevention strategy, integrating with the "Taipei City High Myopia Prevention Program" launched in 2013 to establish a protective network across medical centers, schools, and families. We provide early screening and control for students, and advanced treatments for adults with complications—such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and maculopathy—using cutting-edge technologies like Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery, SS-OCT diagnostics, and MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) to provide holistic eye health management.
Medical-School-Family integrated care model.
Multiple specialist cross-team care
The only weekly "Myopia Specialty Clinic" in Taiwan.
Implementation of SMILE PRO femtosecond laser technology.
Integration of remote screening and vertical referral systems for rural areas.
177,347 annual outpatient visits in the Dept. of Ophthalmology.
4,126 visits specifically for the Myopia Specialty Clinic.
Over 5,000 cataract surgeries performed annually.
Low vision aid clinic serving an average of 17.4 patients per session.
Annual myopia progression in Taipei students limited to 26 degrees.
Vision impairment rate among students decreased by 6.91%.
13.7% reduction in vision impairment—ranked 1st among six cities.
100% compliance with sterilization protocols for surgical equipment.
Regular maintenance and safety certification for all medical instruments.
Wait-time satisfaction improved via the sequence broadcasting system.
One-on-one assessments and counseling by specialized nurses.
Optimized clinic layouts to improve care quality and patient flow.
Digital follow-up platforms for post-exam satisfaction surveys.
Invited speak at the 2024 APAO Congress.
Research findings published in top-tier international medical journals.
One of two International Bionic Eye Surgery Centers in Taiwan.
This project successfully popularized the concept of "Myopia is a Disease." Through long-term tracking (MIT Project), it has produced influential international papers and established a localized myopia control strategy for Taiwan. This model has significantly reduced vision impairment rates in Taipei and created a replicable community prevention network, providing vital guidelines for high myopia prevention in East Asian populations and reducing the long-term burden on the National Health Insurance system.
