Good News | Two Guidelines and One Postgraduate Textbook! Multiple Landmark Publications Co-Authored by Tang Xilin from Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital Ophthalmology Released!

Fosun Health’s Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital has once again achieved academic excellence! Tang Xilin, Director of the Ophthalmology Department—renowned as a Lingnan Distinguished Physician, inheritor of national veteran TCM experts, academic successor of Professor Liao Pinzheng (a master of Traditional Chinese Medicine ophthalmology), and lead expert of the Multi-Ethnic Expert Consensus on Liver Fatigue (Visual Fatigue)—has played a pivotal role in compiling two critical industry guidelines and one national-level postgraduate textbook, all recently published. These academic milestones will significantly advance the inheritance and development of TCM ophthalmology while contributing to China’s comprehensive eye health protection system for children and adolescents.

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Building a Defense Line for Youth Eye Health: Co-Authoring Two Authoritative Guidelines

Tang Xilin participated in formulating the Guidelines for Eye Health Behavior Management in Children and Adolescents and the Integrated TCM-Western Medicine Guidelines for Myopia Prevention and Control in Children and Adolescents, addressing the severe challenges in youth eye health.

01｜Guidelines for Eye Health Behavior Management in Children and Adolescents

Focuses on prevention at the source, tackling the surge in myopia and visual fatigue caused by digital device overuse and academic pressure.

Advocates for healthy lifestyle habits to reduce myopia incidence, slow progression, and prevent complications.

02｜Integrated TCM-Western Medicine Guidelines for Myopia Prevention and Control in Children and Adolescents

Responds to national calls to leverage TCM’s role in myopia control, integrating the strengths of both disciplines.

Addresses challenges such as complex myopia mechanisms, lack of specific treatments, long-term prevention needs, and uneven medical resources.

Establishes a dynamic update mechanism, ensuring continuous refinement based on new research and clinical feedback.

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Contributing to the First Postgraduate Textbook in TCM Ophthalmology, Inheritance and Innovation in TCM Ophthalmology

Tang Xilin also contributed to the compilation of the first-ever postgraduate textbook in TCM ophthalmology, Inheritance and Innovation in TCM Ophthalmology. This textbook:

l  Strengthens fundamental knowledge for master’s and doctoral students in TCM ophthalmology.

l  Enhances clinical and research capabilities by systematically summarizing TCM ophthalmic theories, techniques, and practices.

l  Emphasizes TCM diagnostic and treatment principles while incorporating modern ophthalmology trends to promote integrated TCM-Western medicine research.

With profound expertise, extensive clinical experience, and dedication to TCM ophthalmology and youth eye health, Tang Xilin has ensured the high-quality completion of these landmark publications. Under her leadership, Hengsheng Hospital’s Ophthalmology Department has achieved remarkable academic and research progress. Moving forward, the hospital will continue to support cutting-edge research and academic development, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding national vision health—especially the "bright future" of China’s youth.