The conference, held on Nov 1 and Nov 2, centred on the theme “Cataract & Refractive Surgery: Sharpening Our Vision for the Future”, featuring 14 scientific sessions and 33 speakers.
KPJ Healthcare said the event was held in collaboration with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and the Malaysian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (MSCRS), with KPJ Healthcare University as an academic partner.
“Discussions included developments in premium intraocular lenses, advances in surgical techniques, AI-supported planning, presbyopia-correcting strategies and real-world outcomes,” it said in a statement.
KPJ Healthcare president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan said as treatment options grow, specialists must build on real experience to guide patient decisions.
“This conference brings experts together to exchange what works in practice, supported by clinical data and shared case insight.
“Through continued collaboration with partners across the eye-care ecosystem, we will keep strengthening capability that benefits patients, in line with our purpose to Care for Life,” he said.
Officiated by KPJ Healthcare chief medical director Dr Lokman Saim, the event featured speakers including Dr Norzalina Bachik, the medical director of KPJ Centre for Sight and head of specialty for ophthalmology.
Dr Khairidzan Kamal, president of MSCRS and director of cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at IIUM, as well as Dr Helen Tan, KPH Centre for Sight’s cataract and lasik surgeon, were also speakers at the event.
KPJ Healthcare said the conference was part of the KPJ Health System, a structured approach that integrates clinical services, education and research to deepen subspecialty capability and strengthen patient care across the group’s nationwide network.
“Through academic partnerships and upskilling opportunities led in collaboration with KPJU, the programme supports continuous learning and shared clinical advancement. This approach is supported by innovation and digital technologies that enhance clinical decision-making.”
The third KPJ Eye Conference will be held on Nov 21 and Nov 22 next year, reinforcing the group’s commitment to advancing cataract and refractive care.