Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology

15/05/2026

Understanding the different roles in eye care helps patients receive the right care at the right time.

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Opticians each play an important role in maintaining eye health and vision care — working together to serve the community better.

The Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO) is committed to promoting public awareness and protecting safe, evidence-based eye care for all Malaysians.

19/03/2026

Unregistered contact lenses pose a serious threat to our eyes.

KUALA LUMPUR: Contact lenses, a regulated medical device, are being sold for as little as RM10 in Kuala Lumpur, with some shops offering them without optometrists onsite and others stocking products that appear to be unregistered.

29/04/2025

The Society successfully conducted its elections during the recent AGM held on 26th April 2025. MSO is delighted to announce the new lineup of the Committee for the term of 2025 - 2027.

President: Prof Dr Liza Sharmini Tajudin
Vice-President: Prof Dr Mae-Lynn Catherine Bastion
Honorary Secretary: Dr Chan Jan Bond
Honorary Treasurer: Dr Teh Wee Min
Assistant Honorary Secretary: Dr Sudhashini Chandrasekaran
Committee Members:
1. Dr Barkeh Hanim
2. Dr Prof Dato Dr Khairidzan Mohd Kamal
3. Dr Ng Hong Kee
4. Dr Sangeetha Tharmathurai

Co-opted: Dr Wai Yong Zheng (MYOSIG President)

Let us continue to show support to our new Committee as we continue to strive to achieve greater things for the Society and its members!

16/12/2024

On the recent issue with Cataract Surgery charges.

The Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology says a cash-paying patient billed a "remarkably low" RM3,000 for cataract surgery likely received a 70% discount from his surgeon. "The fees charged to insurance reflect the true, regulated costs of such procedures."

08/12/2024

Beware the numerous health supplements claiming to cure various diseases including eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and floaters.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has labelled Meta Inc as having “no remorse” or “responsibility” as Malaysians got scammed by RM432 million...

30/11/2024

Stop buying dubious medication. Get your eyes checked by doctors instead.

23/10/2024

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17/10/2024

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