Cao Thang Eye Hospital

Cao Thang Eye Hospital (CT Eye Hospital) is an ophthalmology hospital with the location in district Five of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Founded in 2001 with an annual patient base of 50,000+ and 3000 major surgery cases, CT Eye Hospital has become among a few of the most prestigious and most respected ophthalmology Private healthcare facility in the country.

CT (Cao Thang) Eye Hospital is known for its special Division of Phacoemulsification and Lasik Department with many Vietnamese celebrity testimonials such as Do Thi Hai Yen, the leading actress in The Quiet American (2002 film).

In 2009, all of the hospital services, outpatient clinics and other eye care programs are also accredited by The Joint Commission International (JCI) under its accreditation program.

Mission

The mission of CT International Eye Hospital is to provide compassionate eye care of the highest quality.

Objectives

To carry out this mission and foster the group practice of medicine, CT International Eye Hospital:

  • Attract the best qualified medical, scientific, and support staff
  • Excel in specialized ophthalmology care supported by comprehensive research and education
  • Develop, apply, evaluate and share new technology
  • Excel in service
  • Provide efficient access to affordable medical care

History and Developments

2003

  • On 06/3/2003, the Hospital received certification in accordance with standard management system ISO 9001:2000 quality certification by international organizations DNV (Norway) level.

2004

  • April 2004, the Hospital has successfully implemented the method in the treatment of Cold Phaco cataract.
  • On 13/10/2004, hospital organizational development workshops and surgical treatment of severe myopia with glass ICL (Implantable Contact Lens). This is a superior method of meeting the requirements for the Vietnamese people severe myopia and telecommunications market, wants out rimmed glasses or contact lenses but due to the high refraction should not be treated with LASIK method is. Participate in the seminar is the specialist eye hospital in the city. City and a number of eye specialists from Thailand and Hong Kong.
  • The hospital has successfully built the optimal surgical procedure OSP (Optimum Surgery Protocol) for Phaco surgery. The application process helps hospitals manage all the surgical process. Last August 2004, the Ministry of Health Hospital Licensing perform surgery disability adjusted LASIK refractive method and method Phakic IOL.

2005

  • On 16/03/2005, the Hospital receives achievement award fulfill tax obligations in 2004 awarded by the General Department Of Taxation.

2006

  • Since March 2006, the hospital began receiving patients who have health insurance, both state and private.
  • On 06/3/2006, the Hospital received certification in accordance with standards of quality management system ISO 9001:2000 on Monday, also issued by DNV, deadline 06/3/2009.
  • On 03/4/2006, the Ministry of Trade and the Vietnam Business Network (VINEXAD) Hospital is recognized Vietnam Business reputation – quality in 2006.
  • On 11/10/2006, the hospital honored to receive ISO Golden Cup – The key to integration by the Ministry of Science and Technology awarded.

2007

  • On 11.6.2007, the Ministry of Trade and the Vietnam Business Network (VINEXAD) Hospital is recognized by Vietnam Business reputation – quality in 2007.

2008

  • In 2008, the Ministry of Commerce and Business Network Vietnam (VINEXAD) Hospital is recognized Vietnam Business reputation – quality in 2008.

2009

  • On 21/05/2009, the Hospital Association of UNESCO Vietnam was awarded Certificate of “Enterprise Culture and UNESCO Vietnam in 2009“
  • On 04/7/2009: Hospital Certified JCI international standards.

Certification to international standards JCI

  • On 01/7/2009, international organizations, JCI (Joint Commission International) has appointed auditors to work in Cao Thang Eye Hospital in three consecutive days.
  • On 04/7/2009, Cao Thang Eye Hospital has been accredited JCI standards. The name of Cao Thang Eye Hospital was posted on the website of JCI organization, is the first hospital in Vietnam to be recognized.

Sub-specialties

  • Retina
  • Glaucoma
  • Oculoplastics
  • Cataract

The hospital services

  • Emergency services
  • Primary care
  • Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
  • Cataract Surgery

References

1. Joint Commission International (JCI) Accredited Organizations

2. List of international healthcare providers in Hochiminh City, Vietnam

3. Specialized hospitals in Hochiminh City

4. Cao Thang Eye Hospital in Vietnam Medical Directory

5. Cao Thang Eye Hospital: A Member of the World Association of Eye Hospitals

1. Cao Thang Eye Hospital Website