Profile
Engaged in clinical practice, teaching, and research of Traditional Chinese Medicine for 35 years. Graduated from Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine. A successor to a National Famous Veteran TCM Practitioner, inheritor of the Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Mr. Liao Pinzheng, and a renowned Lingnan physician. Undertook advanced studies in ophthalmology at Xi'an No.1 Hospital and the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University. Has presided over 4 provincial/ministerial-level research projects, published over 30 papers in core journals, and authored 3 monographs. Served as an editorial board member for the "14th Five-Year Plan" graduate program planning textbook "Inheritance and Innovation of TCM Ophthalmology" published by Science Press.
Speciality
Possesses in-depth research and extensive experience in treating the following conditions with Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, intradermal needling, auricular acupressure, and topical applications:
· Diabetic retinopathy
· Maculopathy
· Fundus hemorrhage
· Optic nerve atrophy
· Uveitis
· Corneal diseases
· Dry eye syndrome
· Myopia and amblyopia in children and adolescents
· Asthenopia
· Blepharospasm
· Post-stroke sequelae such as facial deviation
Has developed unique treatment methods, particularly for preventing and managing myopia and amblyopia in adolescents. Proficient in performing micro-ophthalmic surgeries, coblation-assisted upper-airway procedures (CAUP), pterygium ablation, and other ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Positions
· Lead Expert, "Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ganlao (Visual Fatigue) by Multi-Ethnic Medicine"
· Vice Chairman, Ophthalmology Collaborative Innovation Community, China Association of Chinese Medicine
· Vice President, Ophthalmology Branch, China Medical Association of Minority Medicine
· Standing Committee Member, Ophthalmology Branch, China Association of Chinese Medicine
· Standing Committee Member, Ophthalmology Professional Committee, Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
· Chairman, Eye Health Professional Committee, Guangdong Natural Medicine Research Association
Director Tang Xilin treating a patient's eye condition with acupuncture therapy.
Guided by the philosophy of "Integrating Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine," Director Tang Xilin has pursued her medical career for 35 years. As a disciple of a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she flexibly applies characteristic TCM therapies—such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, intradermal needling, auricular acupressure, and topical applications—to treat ophthalmic diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular disorders, fundus hemorrhages, optic nerve atrophy, dry eye syndrome, and asthenopia. Simultaneously, she actively broadened her horizons by frequently participating in domestic and international ophthalmic academic conferences and undertaking advanced training at prestigious institutions like the Xi'an Ophthalmic Research Institute and the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University, diligently mastering microsurgical techniques like phacoemulsification with IOL implantation, Coblation-Assisted Upper-airway Procedures (CAUP), and pterygium ablation. Progressing from theory to practice, and using practice to inform theory, she ultimately grew from an unknown medical student into a recognized expert in TCM ophthalmology.
On May 13, 2023, the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-Quality Development Summit Forum on Ophthalmology," jointly organized by the Eye Health Professional Committee of the Guangdong Natural Medicine Research Association and the Visual Care Committee of the Guangdong Health Care Association, and hosted by Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital, was successfully held. That morning, Director Tang Xilin, representing the hospital, participated in the awarding ceremonies for "Shenzhen Children and Adolescents Myopia Screening Alliance Hospital / Designated Alliance Hospital for Myopia High-Risk Population Examination," "Dry Eye Clinical Research Base (Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine)," and "International Renowned Medical Group Expert Studio," adding new momentum to the development of the hospital's ophthalmology discipline.
Director Tang Xilin conducting a meticulous examination for a patient.
Director Tang Xilin using advanced equipment to treat a patient's dry eye syndrome.
