The inaugural Malaysian Ophthalmology Scientific Congress (MOSC) 2025 was held at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur from April 25-27, marking the beginning of transformative discourse aimed at advancing the landscape of eye care across Malaysia.
The three-day congress with the theme “United We Stand: One Vision for Malaysia,” brought together a distinguished assembly of professionals from both public and private healthcare sectors.
Key collaborators included the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysian Universities Conjoint Committee of Ophthalmology, Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology, College of Ophthalmologists Academy of Medicine Malaysia and the Malaysian Armed Forces’ Ophthalmology Services.
The congress was officially launched on April 26 by Dato’ Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the wife of the Prime Minister.
“This congress represents a historic milestone in our nation’s ophthalmic journey – a testament to what can be achieved through unity and a shared vision. As ophthalmologists, we are privileged to restore one of life’s most precious gifts – the ability to see the faces of loved ones, the beauty of our country, and the promise of tomorrow,” she said.
At the event, Wan Azizah was presented with the Lifetime Achievement in Ophthalmology 2025 Award. She previously served as an ophthalmologist for 14 years in government service from 1978 to 1993.
The award was presented to her by Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology president Dr Miswan Muiz Mahyudin.
The event celebrates Malaysia’s significant strides in vision health, underscored by the presence of 897 registered ophthalmologists, structured postgraduate training, and community outreach programs such as Klinik Katarak KKM, all contributing to a measurable decline in preventable blindness.
Findings from the National Eye Survey III, conducted in 2023, revealed a reduction in blindness prevalence – from 1.6% to 0.8% in the east coast states of Malaysia and from 2.1% to 0.6% in Sarawak.
Malaysia’s growing international presence in ophthalmology was also highlighted, including the successful hosting of major global events like the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress and the World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WCPOS).
The nation’s contributions to international clinical trials and initiatives, such as the WHO/IAPB Meeting on Cataract Surgery Outcomes (2018), further reinforce its role as a global collaborator in vision care.
Additionally, the congress showcases achievements in ophthalmic education, including the implementation of the National Ophthalmology Postgraduate Curriculum (2022) – a strategic move to cultivate a future-ready, skilled ophthalmic workforce aligned with national healthcare objectives.
With representation from across Malaysia and international delegates in attendance, MOSC 2025 is poised to become a cornerstone event in Malaysia’s healthcare calendar – driving forward innovation, research and professional unity in the field of ophthalmology.
