Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital offers routine internal medicine outpatient services, providing comprehensive care through its integrated approach of “ophthalmic treatment + internal medicine support.”

A cataract patient with a long history of diabetes had been turned away by multiple hospitals due to poor blood sugar control, making surgery too risky. Now, at Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital, they received comprehensive internal medicine evaluation and ophthalmic treatment all in one place.

Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital pioneers an innovative service model by establishing a dedicated internal medicine clinic. For patients undergoing eye surgery who also have chronic conditions like hypertension, hyperglycemia, or heart disease, the hospital provides comprehensive health assessments, chronic disease management, and perioperative safety protocols. This approach addresses the challenge of “surgery with underlying conditions,” making the medical journey safer and more reassuring.

Why does an eye hospital need an internal medicine clinic?

Many are unaware that the eyes serve as a “barometer” for overall health. Retinal diseases, a leading cause of low vision and blindness in middle-aged and elderly individuals, involve complex pathological mechanisms closely linked to the body's vascular and nervous systems. Conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and immune disorders can all trigger retinal pathologies. For patients requiring eye surgery, systemic health directly impacts surgical safety and treatment outcomes.

“My eyes urgently need surgery, but can my body tolerate it?” “Do I need to adjust my long-term medications?” Previously, these practical concerns forced patients to shuttle between ophthalmology and internal medicine hospitals, delaying treatment while adding psychological and financial burdens.

Addressing this healthcare challenge, Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital leverages its expertise in treating complex ocular conditions by establishing an integrated internal medicine clinic. This allows patients to undergo comprehensive systemic health assessments and chronic disease management without transferring hospitals, effectively building a “firewall” for perioperative safety.

Internal Medicine Clinic: Elevating Your Healthcare Experience

| Expert Care from Seasoned Specialists

Our Internal Medicine Clinic is led by Dr. Zhan Lixia, an Associate Chief Physician with over 30 years of dedicated experience in internal medicine. Dr. Zhan graduated from the Clinical Medicine Department of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences and previously served at Dongguan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. During her tenure, she managed internal medicine emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient clinics while coordinating hospital-wide consultations. She has developed profound expertise in diagnosing and treating common and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, endocrine disorders, respiratory illnesses, and nephropathy. Dr. Zhan particularly excels in regulating systemic indicators for elderly patients during perioperative care, safeguarding patient health with her professional expertise.

| Clear Scope of Practice for Enhanced Focus

The Internal Medicine Clinic primarily addresses two core needs:

- Diagnosis and treatment of common and chronic diseases: Covering cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, kidney disease, respiratory disorders, and more.

- Dedicated assessment for ophthalmology patients: Providing pre- and post-operative systemic evaluations and medication adjustments for patients with cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions to ensure safe and successful surgeries.

| Multidisciplinary Collaboration for Integrated Complex Eye Disease Management

The establishment of the Internal Medicine Clinic not only strengthens the hospital's internal medicine expertise but also builds a multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration system. Dr. Zhan Lixia will enhance the hospital's internal medicine capabilities through clinic hours, consultations, teaching rounds, and training lectures. She will promote deep collaboration between ophthalmology subspecialties and departments including internal medicine, anesthesia, nursing, pharmacy, imaging, and laboratory services, elevating the hospital's comprehensive capabilities to new heights.

For complex eye conditions closely linked to systemic diseases—such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, and thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy—we will offer integrated solutions combining “ophthalmic treatment + internal medicine management,” enabling patients to receive more comprehensive care.

| Streamlined Care, Eliminating the Hassle of Running Between Departments

Patients with eye conditions and chronic diseases no longer need to shuttle between ophthalmology and internal medicine clinics. At Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital, they can receive a full spectrum of services—from eye disease diagnosis and treatment to systemic health assessments and chronic disease management—all under one roof. This significantly saves time and energy while reducing the burden of medical visits.

Clinic Information

Address: 2nd Floor, Outpatient Department, Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital

Hours: Monday to Friday (half-day sessions daily, regular appointments available)

Target Patients:

- Eye disease patients with comorbidities like hypertension or diabetes

- Ophthalmic surgery patients requiring pre- and post-operative systemic evaluations

- Individuals needing diagnosis/treatment for common internal medicine conditions or chronic diseases

Healthy Eyes Require Whole-Body Care!

The launch of Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital's Internal Medicine Clinic delivers comprehensive health protection for eye disease patients. Enjoy greater peace of mind during surgery and a more streamlined healthcare experience.