Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology

Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology The professional body representing all Ophthalmologists (Eye doctors) in Malaysia The MMA OS was dissolved on 31 December 2009.

Our History

The Society was first formed in 1964 by pioneering Malaysian Ophthalmologists, as a society within the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) designated as the MMA Ophthalmological Society (MMAOS). Over the following 45 years, the society grew in membership and activities under the umbrella of the MMA, promoting and advancing the specialty. Eventually, the membership of the MMA OS realis

ed that, in order for the Society to fulfill its objectives and to meet new challenges more effectively, it was necessary to spread its wings and exist as an independent society. With that, the MSO was formed and successfully registered with the Registrar of Societies on 15 April 2008. As our predecessor society had done so well over the years, the MSO will continue to carry the flag for the profession of Ophthalmology in Malaysia, having taken over all the duties and functions of the MMA OS.

The Society successfully conducted its elections during the recent AGM held on 26th April 2025. MSO is delighted to ann...
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!

On the recent issue with Cataract Surgery charges.
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."

Beware the numerous health supplements claiming to cure various diseases including eye conditions like glaucoma, catarac...
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...

Stop buying dubious medication. Get your eyes checked by doctors instead.
30/11/2024

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

EssilorLuxottica will meet you tomorrow at their booth G001 and at their first sponsored session at 01:00pm MYT. Join th...
10/07/2024

EssilorLuxottica will meet you tomorrow at their booth G001 and at their first sponsored session at 01:00pm MYT. Join them to discover the latest research and experts' clinical insights on myopia management

HOYA Vision Care will be joining our WCPOS congress this year, and hosting a lunch symposium ‘Confidence through Evidenc...
08/07/2024

HOYA Vision Care will be joining our WCPOS congress this year, and hosting a lunch symposium ‘Confidence through Evidence – MiYOSMART in Daily Practice’. The satellite symposium will take place on 12 July at 12:15 MYT at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The one-hour symposium will cover current myopia management topics such as outdoor time, combination treatment, and managing high myopia in children. The HOYA Vision Care team will also be available to answer questions from the audience and take part in discussions surrounding evidence-based myopia management.

Mark your calendars for EssilorLuxottica's second lunch symposium, 'Essilor® Stellest® lenses: novel approaches in myopi...
05/07/2024

Mark your calendars for EssilorLuxottica's second lunch symposium, 'Essilor® Stellest® lenses: novel approaches in myopia management', on July 13 at 12:15pm MYT with international myopia experts

With immense excitement, we extend our heartfelt welcome to the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur for the highly anticipated 5th World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WCPOS V), which will take place from 11th to 13th of July 2024. This remarkable event is held in conjunction with the...

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage with our leading experts in the field of myopia management. Discover the ...
05/07/2024

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage with our leading experts in the field of myopia management. Discover the latest advancements and insights in vision care. Plus, learn combating childhood myopia with MiSight® 1 day lenses by CooperVision®.

Our dual-focus myopia control contact lenses slow down the progression of myopia. Help children achieve clearer, glasses-free vision and open up new horizons of play and happiness.

Join us at WCPOS 2024 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 11th – 13th July 2024.

Address

Petaling Jaya

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+60 12 2403318

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