Dr. VO THI THU THAO, MD, MSc
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Vo Thi Thu Thao, a renowned ophthalmologist began her career in 2005 and currently serves as the Medical Director at Hoan My Gold Ky Dong Medical Centre – Prima Saigon Eye Hospital. With a remarkable record of over 20,000 successful LASIK, FEMTO, and ReLEx SMILE surgeries, along with 4,000 Phaco procedures, Dr. Thao is celebrated not only for her surgical expertise but also for her dedication to training refractive technicians and sharing her specialised knowledge through reputable media platforms such as VTV and HTV. She is also deeply involved in advanced research on intraocular lenses and Ortho-K lenses, significantly enhancing treatment outcomes and vision improvement for thousands of patients.
Work Experience:
- 2005 – 2017: Specialist in Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology Department, An Sinh General Hospital
- 2017 – 2020: Chief Medical Officer, Vietnam – Russia International Eye Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City
- 2020 – 2023: Chief Medical Officer, Hoan My Saigon International Eye Hospital
- 2023 – Present: Chief Medical Officer, Hoan My Gold Ky Dong Medical Centre – Prima Saigon Eye Hospital
Education & Training:
- 1994 – 2000: MD, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
- 2005: Specialty I Degree in Ophthalmology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
- 2016: Specialty II Degree in Ophthalmology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
- Conducted practical surgical training for refractive technicians both domestically and internationally
- Shared expertise on eye care, surgical techniques, and specialised topics through top media outlets such as VTV, HTV, and THVL
Research & Notable Publications:
- Conducted extensive research on the efficacy and safety of LASIK surgery and Ortho-K lenses for patients with moderate to severe myopia
- Published a clinical study on “The Application of Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Cataract Surgery for Patients Who Previously Underwent LASIK”
Surgical Achievements: Successfully performed over 20,000 refractive surgeries (LASIK, FEMTO, ReLEx SMILE) and treated over 4,000 patients with cataract surgery.