【World EyeCon 21🌏】The Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (APJO) established the “World EyeCon21” to recognise the most influential and exemplary ophthalmologists and visual scientists in the world of the 21st century. This year, a total of 24 world ophthalmology leaders were honoured, including Professor Clement CY THAM, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at CU Medicine. Prof Tham is one of the only two awardees from Hong Kong.
The "World EyeCon21" is organised by the renowned international medical journal Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (APJO) biannually. Each awardee has achieved excellence in their respective subspecialties, promoted advancement and innovation in ophthalmology, and made significant contributions to global eye health. The list also includes deceased notable figures in the field of ophthalmology, as a tribute to their enduring impact and contribution, such as Charles Kelman, Charles Schepens, and Arthur Lim. The Award Ceremony was held at the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) annual congress in Bali, Indonesia, on 22 February 2024.
Prof Tham is a renowned clinician-scientist, with research interests in Glaucoma. Prof Tham is also a key leader in international ophthalmology. He has been the Secretary General and CEO of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) for the past 11 years, and currently the President Elect of the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society. Prof Tham is the immediate past Treasurer of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), the largest ophthalmic professional society in the world with more than 180 national, regional, and subspecialty Member Societies from around the world.
Prof Tham was Chair of the Scientific Program Committees of the World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2016 in Mexico, and WOC2018 in Spain. More than 2000 distinguished experts from around the world participated in the scientific programmes in each of these WOCs.
Prof Tham is recognised by ExpertScape, an international index of academic achievement and expertise in healthcare, as the top 1% of research scholars in Glaucoma, and ranked #5 in the “2023 Asia-Pacific 100 Most Influential Ophthalmologists” election.
Picture: Prof Clement THAM received the award from Prof Ava HOSSAIN, President of Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (left), and Prof Jost JONAS, the Chairman of the Judging Panel (right) at the Award Ceremony.
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