The Ophthalmology Department at Vietnam–Cuba Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of eye diseases. The department is notable for its pioneering use of self-produced fibrin biological glue in pterygium surgery with autologous conjunctival grafts, making the hospital the fourth in Vietnam to research and apply this advanced technique. This innovation enhances patient comfort, safety, and recovery, and demonstrates the department’s commitment to modern, patient-centered ophthalmic care

• Diagnosis and treatment of common and complex eye diseases

• Pterygium surgery with autologous conjunctival grafts using fibrin glue

• Cataract and other ocular surgeries

• Management of chronic and acute ophthalmic conditions

• Collaboration with the hospital’s Biochemistry–Hematology–Blood Transfusion Department for advanced surgical solutions

• Application of advanced surgical techniques, such as fibrin glue derived from the patient’s own blood, which reduces discomfort, lowers infection risk, and speeds up recovery.

• Highly qualified staff, including Dr. Tran Anh Duong (Head of Ophthalmology), who leads in implementing new technologies

• Continuous research and improvement of ophthalmic procedures to enhance patient outcomes

• Vision: To be a leader in ophthalmic innovation and patient-centered eye care in Vietnam.

• Mission: To provide safe, effective, and advanced eye treatments, continually improving techniques and technologies to benefit patients.

Became the fourth hospital in Vietnam to successfully research, produce, and apply autologous fibrin glue in ophthalmic surgery, marking a significant advancement in eye care for the region and country