When Cheng, an anesthesiologist from Chongqing Municipality, received a diagnosis of ocular melanoma, he feared the loss of his eyesight. Traditional treatments often involve the removal of eyeballs, a daunting prospect for anyone.
Breaking away from conventional methods, Wei Wenbin from Beijing Tongren Hospital introduced a groundbreaking approach combining partial excision with radiotherapy. This innovative treatment offered Cheng a chance to save his eyes, transforming his prognosis and allowing him to continue his vital work in the operating room.
\"Never did I expect to not only have my eyes saved but also continue to save lives in the operating room,\" Cheng expressed with gratitude.
Beijing Tongren Hospital stands at the forefront of blindness prevention in China. As a leading unit of the national technical guidance group for blindness prevention and a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating center, the hospital has achieved significant breakthroughs in recent years. These include developing more accessible treatments for ocular melanoma, establishing specialized centers for infectious eye diseases, and creating platforms for diagnosing and treating intraocular tumors.
The hospital's efforts also extend to pediatric care, with the establishment of a screening center dedicated to early detection of eye tumors in children. These advancements underscore China's commitment to combating blindness and improving eye health on a national scale.
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