摘要：From December 5th to 14th this year, the medical team from Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University(ZOC) arrived at Hul

From December 5th to 14th this year, the medical team from Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University(ZOC) arrived at Hulhumale Hospitalin the Maldives to carry out the fifth phase of the second stage of the China-Maldives Ophthalmology Center cooperation project, bringing hope for restored vision to local patients.

Local patient Hasan undergoing a pre-surgery examination

The AI "diagnostic device" generates the first-ever anterior segment diagnostic report abroad

Although the Maldives is famous for its coconut palms and clear blue seas, the region faces a shortage of medical resources, and eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma are prevalent. Hasan, a man over fifty years old, had been struggling with difficulty in daily life due to cataracts in his left eye. He recalled, "Four years ago, I started having problems with my left eye, and I couldn't see clearly. I visited a local clinic, and the doctor recommended surgery, but they couldn't perform it." This time, he finally had the opportunity to undergo surgery with the help of experts from the ZOC.

On the afternoon of December 11th, Professor Lin Haotian, the Director of ZOC, personally performed cataract surgery at Hulhumale Hospital for Hasan and two other patients. The surgery took only 20 minutes, and Hasan's vision problem was quickly resolved. He excitedly said, "Thank you to the Chinese doctors! I'm really lucky!" On the same day, Professor Lin revealed that this was the 666th surgery performed by the ZOC, marking a significant milestone in the successful progress of the project and bringing more hope to local patients.

The limited local medical resources have forced many patients with complex eye diseases to seek treatment abroad. During this visit, the medical team not only performed routine surgeries but also carried out the first-ever microinvasive glaucoma surgeryand macular epiretinal membranepeeling surgery in the Maldives, offering more treatment options for local patients. Additionally, the team brought with them AI-powered digital slit lampsdeveloped by a Chinese team. This "diagnostic device" generated the first-ever anterior segment diagnostic report abroad, providing advanced technological support to Hulhumale Hospital. Local doctors, after learning to use the lamp, are now able to perform initial screenings and diagnoses.

The ZOC was established in 2016 and officially opened in 2020, with the goal of creating an ophthalmology center that will have a lasting impact. Over the past five years, ZOC has sent seven medical teams to the Maldives, treating more than 6,000 patients in total. Through surgical demonstrations, free clinics, and training sessions, the center has helped improve local medical capabilities. Additionally, the center has welcomed Maldivian healthcare professionals to Guangzhou for training.

On December 12th, the summary meeting for the second phase of the cooperation project was held at Hulhumale Hospital. Lin Haotian stated that the project has not only addressed challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases but also advanced the development of eye health in the Maldives through the use of 5G-enabled smart consultation vehicles and AI technology. Looking ahead, the Chinese side will continue to deepen cooperation and jointly plan the third phase of the project, ushering in a new chapter of China-Maldives ophthalmic medical collaboration.

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

广东“光明使者”到来！马尔代夫岛民眼疾治愈的希望也来了

今年12月5日至14日，中山大学中山眼科中心医疗队抵达马尔代夫胡鲁马累医院，开展中马眼科中心合作项目第二期第五阶段工作，为当地患者送去光明的希望。

马尔代夫虽以椰林碧海闻名，但当地医疗资源匮乏，白内障、青光眼等眼疾高发。哈桑（音译），一位年过半百的马尔代夫居民，因左眼白内障长期生活不便。他回忆道：“四年前开始，我的左眼就有一些问题，看得不清晰。我去本地诊所就诊过，医生建议我手术，但他们没办法给我做。” 这次，他终于等到了中山眼科中心专家，为其实施手术。

12月11日下午，中山大学中山眼科中心主任林浩添教授在胡鲁马累医院亲自主刀，为哈桑和其他两名患者完成白内障手术。手术仅用20分钟，哈桑的视力问题便得到解决。他激动地说：“谢谢中国医生！我真的很幸运！”手术当天，林浩添透露，这已是中马眼科中心完成的第666台手术，象征着项目顺利推进，为当地患者带来更多福音。

当地医疗资源薄弱使许多复杂眼病患者不得不出国治疗。此次医疗队不仅完成常规手术，还在马尔代夫首次实施了微创青光眼手术和眼底黄斑前膜剥离手术，为更多患者提供了诊疗可能。同时，医疗队还携带了由中国团队自主研发的AI数码裂隙灯设备。这一“诊断神器”首次在海外生成眼前节诊断报告，为胡鲁马累医院带来了先进技术支持。当地医生通过学习使用仪器，已能完成初步筛查和诊断。

中马眼科中心的建设始于2016年，2020年正式成立，目标是打造一个“带不走”的眼科中心。近五年来，中山大学中山眼科中心已派出7批医疗队，累计接诊超6000人次，并通过手术示范、义诊巡诊和培训帮助当地提升医疗能力。同时，中心也接收马尔代夫医护人员到广州学习，实现“授人以渔”。

12月12日，中马眼科中心二期合作项目总结会在胡鲁马累医院举行。林浩添表示，合作项目不仅解决了眼疾诊疗难题，还以5G智能巡诊车和AI技术推动马尔代夫眼健康事业发展。未来，中方将继续深化合作，携手规划第三期项目，开启中马眼科医疗合作的新篇章。

文、图｜羊城晚报特派马尔代夫记者 朱嘉乐 曾潇

译｜林佳岱

英文审校｜赵凡

来源：羊城派一点号