Thousands of miles to support Xinjiang, spreading great love! AIER Ophthalmology Dongguan Medical Team's 100 Cases of Brightening Surgery Illuminates the Vision of Tianshan Patients

DATE:2025-07-04 HITS:305

"Seeing it, the operation is done, we can spend our old age with peace of mind." In Tumushuk City, Xinjiang, an 85-year-old veteran couple dressed in festive red clothes excitedly expressed their deep gratuity to the party, the government and the medical team after regaining their light.

Recently, the medical teams of Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital and Dongguan Humen Aier Eye Hospital crossed 5,000 kilometers and arrived in Tumushuk again. For five days, 100 cataract patients in Xinjiang bid farewell to the darkness and regained their sight of the world.

This time, the medical team regained the light of 100 cataract patients in Xinjiang

The original intention is like a rock: private forces bravely undertake the mission of aiding Xinjiang

In 2018, with the full support of the Guangdong Aid to Xinjiang Third Division Task Force, Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital, as a private medical force, took the initiative to invite Ying to join the ranks of flexible aid to Xinjiang, and sent a medical team for the first time in November of that year. Since then, a relay of light across mountains and seas has begun.

On June 30, Liu Fei, secretary of the party branch and chief physician of Dongguan Aier Eye Hospital, led an experienced elite team to set off again. Members include Chief Physician Wang Hu, Deputy Chief Physician Xie Qiuxia, and Head Nurse Wang Juan. The medical team carried a new generation of phacoemulsifiers, precision microscope instruments and special disposable consumables to the General Hospital of the Third Division Affiliated to Guangdong Medical University (formerly the Tumshuk General Hospital of the Third Division). These familiar "sharp weapons" greatly improve the efficiency and quality of surgery while ensuring the safety of the hospital. In five days, the team efficiently completed 100 public welfare vision restoration surgeries.

Dean Liu Fei (left) and Dean Wang Hu (right) operated on the patient

Benevolence reflects the Tianshan Mountains: doctors love to warm the frontier

This operation was led by Director Liu Huikun, a doctor from Dongguan to Xinjiang, to complete the preliminary screening and accurately target 100 patients who needed surgery. The medical team faces a diverse and complex patient group: the age range ranges from 10 months of age to 91 years old; The diseases include common cataracts, difficult hardcore cataracts, pseudoavulsion syndrome, optic nerve fibropathy and even rare corneal dermoides. With deep professional accumulation and rich clinical experience, the medical team formulates accurate plans for each patient.

Dean Liu Fei (left) and Dean Wang Hu (right) examine the patient

Seven years of darkness finally saw the light of day

55-year-old Semi was blind for 7 years due to grade V nuclear hardness cataracts in both eyes, and could not take care of herself, so she could only live alone in a nursing home. In his early years, his wife and daughter took him to Kashgar for medical treatment, but gave up the opportunity for treatment due to the uncertain postoperative effect. Hearing that Guangdong experts were coming, he resolutely signed up.

Cataracts in both eyes are very serious, and the lens is hard and the corneal transparency is poor, which undoubtedly brings great risks and challenges to surgery. After explaining the surgery and risk response plan to Semi and his family in detail, the patient and his family were confident and decided to undergo surgical treatment. After the operation, the moment he uncovered the gauze and saw his daughter's face again, the old man was excited, and after the review, Semi was reluctant to leave for a long time, and took a group photo with Dean Liu Fei.

After the review of Semi, he was reluctant to leave for a long time, and took a group photo with Dean Liu Fei

Veterans of aid to Xinjiang celebrate their new life

An 85-year-old couple living in the 45th Regiment rushed from Luoyang, Henan Province to Kashgar 60 years ago to aid construction. The two elderly people suffered from hypertension, diabetes and other diseases, and their eyesight recovered well after being treated by President Liu Fei. With gratitude, when they were discharged from the hospital, they deliberately wore red costumes symbolizing celebration and gratitude, expressing their deep gratitude to the party, the government and the medical team.

The veteran couple wore red clothes after the operation, and their joy was beyond words

Young people restart their lives

27-year-old Maihefula dropped out of school at the age of 19 due to cataracts in both eyes and is still unemployed. Seven years ago, due to financial difficulties, only monocular surgery was completed. This time, the medical team helped him complete the surgery on the other eye, and he was full of expectations: "Now I can go find a job!" ”

Wonderful hands to open new light: the specialty alliance builds a long-term foundation

In 2023, Aier Eye Hospital (Dongguan General Hospital, Humen) signed a three-year agreement with the Third Division Tumushuk General Hospital to "Jointly Build an Ophthalmology Specialty Alliance". In the past three years, the two sides have cooperated sincerely to complete a total of 600 cataract vision restoration surgeries, significantly improving the local ophthalmology diagnosis and treatment capacity.

Wang Dengfeng, director of the Department of Otolaryngology of Tumshuk General Hospital, was deeply moved: "It is the luck of the team to work under the guidance of a top domestic expert like Dean Liu Fei. From diagnostic ideas and surgical skills to perioperative management and nursing standards, they have been systematically improved. Local patients can enjoy top-notch services at their doorstep, which is an unprecedented boon. ”

In the face of the new goal of "creating a top three" of the Third Division Tu City General Hospital, cooperation will move to a higher level. President Liu Fei said: "Aier Ophthalmology will continue to deepen the construction of the alliance, help improve its ophthalmology strength in an all-round way, so that the vision of border people 'not leaving the city with serious illnesses' will be realized as soon as possible, and contribute to the cause of eye health in Xinjiang." ”

The Aier Ophthalmology Dongguan medical team cooperated efficiently at Tushi General Hospital to jointly build an alliance to help the development of local ophthalmology

For Dean Wang Hu, who embarked on the journey of aiding Xinjiang for the first time, this trip is his long-cherished wish. "As an ophthalmologist, the most precious moment is the moment when the gauze is unveiled for the patient," he said emotionally, "Witnessing them go from exploring the way with a cane, living in dust, to seeing the world in front of them clearly - this hope of regaining the light is the deepest echo of the doctor's mission, which makes me feel very gratified and honored." ”

The 5,000-kilometer aid road of Aier Ophthalmology Dongguan Fuming Medical Team carries a mission and responsibility every step. They dispelled the darkness with benevolence and benevolence, ignited hope with professionalism and sincerity, and continued to write a touching chapter of love for aiding Xinjiang with light and warmth on the northwest border of the motherland.