Chairperson |
ADES Hung-won Tchah
Kim Eye Hospital Cornea Center
Kim Eye Hospital Cornea Center
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The Asia Dry Eye Society (ADES) was founded in Tokyo in 2012 by dry eye experts from Korea, China and Japan. ADES is dedicated to advancing the research, diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease in Asia. The prevalence of dry eye disease is increasing rapidly worldwide, with the prevalence in Asia being particularly high at approximately 20.1%, significantly higher than the global prevalence of 11.6%.
We host the annual Asia Dry Eye Summit to share the latest research and clinical experience in dry eye disease. We also provide various educational programs for medical professionals, researchers and students. ADES has achieved significant milestones, including proposing a new definition of dry eye disease in 2017 and introducing a new classification system based on the tear film-oriented diagnostic concept in 2019.
As the largest and most influential dry eye platform in Asia, ADES is dedicated to improving communication and encouraging collaboration among ophthalmologists in Asian countries. We're also passionate about fostering collaboration between ophthalmic institutions in various Asian countries. By joining forces, we can make great strides in advancing education, research, and new diagnostic and treatment methods for dry eye disease. We'd love for you to join us at the cutting edge of dry eye research and make a difference in eye health across Asia and the world
Hungwon Tchah, MD PhD
President
Asia Dry Eye Society
Chairperson |
KDES Kyung-Chul Yoon
Chonnam National University
Chonnam National University
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Dear Members and Colleagues,
As president of the Korean Dry Eye Society (KDES), it is my great honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Asia Dry Eye Summit 2025 which is scheduled to take place in Jeju, Korea on May 30 and 31, 2025.
In particular, the Asia Dry Eye Summit 2025 will be held in conjunction with KDES, with numerous dry eye and ocular surface specialists from Korea and many Asian countries including China, Japan, Hong Kong China, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The summit program will be conducted in clinical and basic science sessions, educational session, innovative researcher’s sessions, and KDES session co-organized by KDES, which will be presented by leading speakers from Asia to share the latest research and insights. In addition, poster presentation is open to general attendees.
Jeju is a beautiful island geopark rich in natural heritage sites including Hallasan mountain, offering a breathtaking choice of sights and tastes which will give you unforgettable memories.
We look forwards to your participation at the Asia Dry Eye Summit 2025 in conjunction with KDES in Jeju, Korea, and we hope that this scientific summit will be an opportunity to gain new knowledge, inspiration, and cooperation.
With best regards,
Kyung Chul Yoon, MD, PhD President of the Korean Dry Eye Society