On 30th November, Dr. Annette Rinck, President of Leica Microsystems, Dirk Voelkel, Vice President Global R&D and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Zhang Yue, General Manager of Leica Microsystems China, and Jia Binbin, National Sales Director of the Medical Department, and their group visited AIER Eye Hospital Shanghai and inspected our equipment, services and medical technology, and gained an in-depth understanding of the clinical and scientific research needs of Chinese ophthalmology, and discussed industry development trends and future cooperation directions.

Chen Shenglan, CEO of AIER Eye Hospital Shanghai, Li Wensheng, Vice President of AIER Eye Hospital Shanghai, Su Yi, CEO of Shanghai AIER Qingliang Eye Hospital, and Shao Qing, refractive expert of AIER Eye Hospital Shanghai, attended this meeting.

Dr. Annette Rinck and her party visited the examination area and the International Medical Services Department of AIER Eye Hospital Shanghai, and visited our hospital's medical equipment and services, and the use of microscopes in our hospital, and communicated with the experts and staff.

Dr. Annette Rinck praised our hospital's medical system, humanized medical treatment process and various ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment equipment. She also praised the hospital's modernization and standardization construction.

Subsequently, the two parties discussed the development trends, technological innovation and cooperation models in the field of ophthalmology. 

According to Chen Shenglan, CEO of AIER Eye Hospital Shanghai, AIER Eye Hospital Shanghai relies on AIER Eye Hospital Group's “1+8+N” eye care service network. Under this strategy, the Group intends to build 1 world-class eye hospital, 8 national and regional eye center, and accelerate the establishment and development of eye medical institutions. It is expected that these efforts will improve the ophthalmic medical technology in China, and enable AIER to catch up with and even surpass advanced international levels, gain a good reputation among patients, and sustain a steady and consistent business level.

Mr. Zhang Yue, conveyed the pivotal role of microscopes in ophthalmic surgeries during a meeting where Dr. Annette Rinck explored the utilization of these devices at the AIER Eye Hospital Group. Mr. Yue expressed that microscopes have evolved into indispensable tools in the field, emphasizing Leica Microsystems's commitment to ongoing optimization in three key areas: "Integrated OCT Surgery," "Assistive Mirrors," and "AI". These advancements aim to contribute significantly to the diagnosis and treatment of challenging eye conditions. Both parties envision a strengthened collaboration in the future, aspiring to maintain leadership positions in their respective industries. Their joint efforts are poised to make substantial contributions to the advancement of ophthalmology in China, ultimately enhancing healthcare services for patients.

Finally, Mr. Chen Shenglan, expressed his hope for continuous and deeper-level collaboration in the future. He aims to bring convenience and efficiency to medical professionals and provide a safer, more precise diagnostic and treatment service for a wider range of patients.