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Topcon Healthcare Partners with Medical Saigon Group and DKSH Vietnam to Advance Smart Ophthalmology in Vietnam
Topcon Healthcare, a global leader in ophthalmic medical devices and digital health solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Medical Saigon Group (MSG) and DKSH Vietnam to establish a smart ophthalmology ecosystem that will elevate diagnostic and treatment capabilities across Vietnam.
This tri-party collaboration brings together Topcon Healthcare’s cutting-edge technology and digital platforms, Medical Saigon Group’s extensive clinical network, and DKSH’s market expansion and service excellence to deliver international-standard eye care for Vietnamese patients.
Under this partnership, Topcon Healthcare will provide its integrated ecosystem of smart diagnostic and imaging solutions, AI-assisted screening technologies, and precision surgical systems to be deployed across MSG’s nationwide hospital and clinic network. This comprehensive solution will enable seamless data integration, enhance clinical workflows, and support earlier disease detection and improved patient outcomes.
“This partnership underscores Topcon Healthcare’s long-term commitment to empowering healthcare professionals in Vietnam with technology that transforms eye care delivery. Through the integration of AI, data management, and imaging solutions, we aim to help create a more connected and intelligent ophthalmology ecosystem that benefits both doctors and patients.” said Leo Nagatake, Managing Director, Topcon Healthcare SEA.
The partnership is established at a pivotal moment when Vietnam faces increasing prevalence of eye diseases from myopia in younger generations to cataracts and diabetic retinopathy among aging populations. Through this collaboration, Topcon Healthcare reinforces its mission to bridge the gap between innovation and accessibility, ensuring that advanced ophthalmic care reaches communities across the country.
Mr. Huynh Le Duc, Group Chief Executive Officer of Medical Saigon Group, added: “Our vision is to create a seamless, intelligent, and patient-centric eye care model. Working with Topcon Healthcare and DKSH Vietnam enables us to combine global innovation with local expertise to make this vision a reality.”
Mr. Ankur Pandey, Vice President, Business Unit Healthcare, DKSH Vietnam, shared: “We are proud to collaborate with Topcon Healthcare and Medical Saigon Group to bring world-class technologies to Vietnam, ensuring sustainable growth and better access to quality eye care for patients nationwide.”
The partnership marks a new milestone in advancing Vietnam’s ophthalmology sector—standardizing diagnostic and treatment protocols, improving clinical training, and enhancing patient experience through data-driven innovation.
About Topcon Healthcare
Topcon Healthcare is a global leader in ophthalmic medical devices and digital health solutions, empowering eye care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. With a focus on integrated approaches to diagnosis and treatment, Topcon Healthcare offers multimodal imaging, vendor-neutral data management, and groundbreaking remote diagnostic technology. The company’s innovative Healthcare from the Eye™ strategy applies AI-powered solutions to enable earlier disease detection and better patient care management.
Part of Topcon Corporation, established in 1932, Topcon Healthcare has been serving the global eye care community for over 40 years, committed to addressing healthcare challenges including increasing eye disease, rising medical costs, and access to quality care.
www.topconhealthcare.com / www.topconhealthcaresea.com/
About Medical Saigon Group (MSG)
Established in 2004, Medical Saigon Group is a premier private healthcare system in Vietnam. It operates the Saigon Eye Hospital brand — Vietnam’s largest eye hospital chain — as well as Cao Thang Eye Hospital and the Saigon General Hospital system. Currently, the Group manages a network comprising 26 hospitals and clinics nationwide. With a team exceeding 1,600 experts and medical staff, the system has successfully managed over 6 million patient visits and performed more than 2 million surgeries, underscoring its firm commitment to delivering international-standard eye care services to the community.
www.medicalsaigon.com
About DKSH
For 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services, following its purpose of enriching people’s lives.
DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 28,060 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2024. DKSH Business Unit Healthcare distributes pharmaceuticals, consumer health, over-the-counter products and medical devices. With around 7,940 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 5.7 billion in 2024.
www.dksh.com/hec