To honor the hospital’s persistent efforts in upholding JCI international standards and reaffirming the pioneering role of Vietnam’s ophthalmology in the region, the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) prepared and submitted a record nomination dossier for Cao Thang Eye Hospital Joint Stock Company to the ASEAN Records Organization. Following a thorough review and evaluation, the ASEAN Records Organization officially recognized the record, conferring the title: “Eye care facility with the longest continuous Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in Southeast Asia (6 times, from 2009 to 2025).”
On September 20, 2025, during the 2025 Scientific and Technical Conference at the New World Saigon Hotel, the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings), under authorization from the ASEAN Records Organization, formally announced and awarded the Southeast Asian Record Certificate to Cao Thang Eye Hospital Joint Stock Company.
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Panorama of the 2025 Scientific and Technical Conference held at the New World Saigon Hotel (Vietnam)
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The team of doctors, physicians, and industry experts engaged in discussions and exchanges about medical equipment at the conference
Representing the Vietnam Record Association – Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) at the ceremony were: Dr. Tran Chien Thang – Former Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vice President of the Vietnam Record Association; Dr. Nguyen Hoang Anh – Secretary General of the World Records Union and Vice President of the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings); and Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuong Van – Deputy Secretary General and Head of International Relations of the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings).
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Representatives of the Vietnam Records Organization attending the event
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Representatives of the Vietnam Record Association – Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) award the ASEAN Record Certificate to the Cao Thang Eye Hospital Joint Stock Company.
This achievement is not only a source of pride for Cao Thang Eye Hospital but also a remarkable milestone for Vietnam’s medical sector in the regional landscape. The journey of six consecutive JCI accreditations has confirmed the hospital’s pioneering role and serves as a driving force for it to continue leading in high-quality ophthalmology, with the mission of caring for and protecting vision for communities in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Cao Thang Eye Hospital and its pioneering journey in ophthalmology
Founded in 2001 in Ho Chi Minh City, Cao Thang Eye Hospital quickly became a trusted address for the examination and treatment of eye diseases. From the very beginning, the hospital shaped a sustainable development strategy with a vision of modern technology as its foundation and patients as the center. It continuously updated and invested in advanced techniques such as refractive laser surgery, Phakic intraocular lens implantation, cataract treatment, presbyopia surgery, and myopia control for children. A highlight of the hospital’s clinical work is the application of international-standard refractive treatment protocols from Carl Zeiss (Germany).
Cao Thang Eye Hospital is one of the pioneering private eye hospital models in Vietnam
The hospital also owns state-of-the-art equipment such as the Zeiss Mel 90 Excimer Laser, the Zeiss Visumax 800 Femtosecond Laser, and the Zeiss Visufit 1000 optical measurement system. These devices ensure maximum precision and safety in treatment while providing a premium medical experience with 1:1 patient care, VIP waiting rooms, and a modern HIS system for efficient hospital management.
The advanced equipment system provides international-standard ophthalmic surgery and treatment. (Photo: Hospital)
JOINT COMMISSION INTERNATIONAL (JCI) ACCREDITATION – THE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE STANDARD
Joint Commission International (JCI) is regarded as the world’s most rigorous healthcare standard, with triennial evaluations across hundreds of strict criteria, covering hospital management, emergency response, infection control, and post-operative care quality. Successfully maintaining JCI accreditation for six consecutive terms has positioned Cao Thang Eye Hospital as a benchmark for high-quality healthcare, not only in Vietnam but across Southeast Asia.
A series of JCI accreditations over many years affirms the hospital’s credibility and quality commitment. (Photo: Hospital)
The JCI representative presented the sixth JCI accreditation certificate to Cao Thang Eye Hospital at the 2025 Scientific and Technical Conference.
Alongside its clinical excellence, since 2012 Cao Thang Eye Hospital has actively participated in international associations such as the Asian Eye Hospital Association (AAEH) and the World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH), fostering cooperation, professional exchange, and constant updates on new advances in ophthalmology.
A JOURNEY FOR THE COMMUNITY
Beyond medical services, the hospital has carried out many meaningful community projects, most notably the “Vision Bus – A Lifetime of Sight” program, which brings eye care services to suburban and neighboring provinces, providing free surgeries and medications for local residents. The hospital has also implemented many school programs to raise children’s awareness of eye care.
The journey for the community always goes hand in hand with the hospital’s quality mission.
Over more than two decades of development, Cao Thang Eye Hospital has affirmed its pioneering role in high-quality ophthalmology in Vietnam. With an experienced team of doctors, cutting-edge equipment, and a commitment to continuous innovation, the hospital continues striving to deliver internationally standardized medical services, contributing to the protection and preservation of vision for the community.
