林韋寧 醫師

Dr. Wei-Ning Lin is an attending physician in the Department of Ophthalmology at China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, specializing in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus. She earned her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science in Clinical Medicine from Kaohsiung Medical University, where she also completed her residency and fellowship training. Over the past decade, Dr. Lin has held clinical and academic positions at leading institutions, including Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Park One International Hospital, and Four Seasons Eye Clinic. Her work integrates patient care, surgical expertise, and mentorship of young ophthalmologists. She is board-certified in ophthalmology in Taiwan.

Day 1 Saturday - 13 Dec 2025

Time Session
14:30
17:30
視神經專題演講會 | Neuro- ophthalmology Symposium
EN
  • Section 1
    翁林仲 醫師Taiwan Moderator
    周介仁 醫師Taiwan Moderator
  • Neuroprotective Effects of Novel Treatments on Optic Neuritis
    林昭文 醫師Taiwan Speaker Neuroprotective Effects of Novel Treatments on Optic NeuritisOptic neuritis can cause visual impairment through retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) degeneration. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) could serve as a sensitive noninvasive tool for measuring RNFL thickness and evaluating the neuroprotective effects of treatment. In this topic, we reported a meta-analysis to compare RNFL loss between novel add-on treatments and traditional corticosteroid therapy after acute optic neuritis. The outcome measures were mean differences in (1) RNFL thickness compared with the baseline in the affected and unaffected eye and (2) LogMAR visual acuity (VA). Seven studies involving five novel agents (memantine, erythropoietin, interferon-beta, phenytoin, and clemastine) were included.
  • Discussion 
  • Current Potential Neuroprotectants on Optic Neuropathies
    蔡榮坤 醫師Taiwan Speaker Current Potential Neuroprotectants on Optic NeuropathiesHuman optic nerve can not regenerate after optic nerve damage. Current treatments of optic neuropathies are limited by using steroids and supportive treatments. After optic nerve injury, the primary insult affect the optic nerve function immediately, the secondly damage occurs by barrier shotdown and inflammation and results in RGCs apoptosis around one to two weeks. Therefore, there may exist some neuroprotectants to prevent the second insults to protect RGCs in the therapeutic window. For optic atrophy from all causes, cell-replacement therapies may serve as an emerging regenerative medicine in the future. Several preclinical reports and clinical trials have shown some promising results in neuroprotection and neuro-regeneration. This talk will discuss some potential neuroprotectants and neuro-regeneration in current era, as well as the challenges to conduct clinical trials.
  • Discussion
  • Section 2
    顏美媛 醫師Taiwan Moderator
    林睦秋 醫師Taiwan Moderator
  • Why Do We Roll Our Eyes
    Satoshi KashiiJapan Speaker Why do we roll our eyes? The fundamentals of vision—light perception, visual acuity, and the visual field—are perceived by the brain through complex logarithmic transformations of external stimuli. This mathematical operation is performed by the axonal projections of neurons from the retina through the optic nerve to the visual cortex (V1). The complex coordinate transformations are actually the result of intermolecular forces. However, vision is not simply a static perception of images on the retina. Through the oculomotor system, the brain dynamically and predictively captures objects, reconstructing the external world within the brain while reproducing visual images. Without moving the eyes, it is impossible to perceive depth. For example, fixating on the center of a slanted pencil, cover your right eye. You will immediately notice the upper end tilted temporally. Covering the left eye induces an outward (temporal) tilt of the upper end. The perceived images of a vertical object in each eye are extorted. Here, we roll our eyes to optimize the cyclodisparity stimulus for stereoscopic depth perception in the pitch plane—that is, to see things in 3D: length, width, and “depth”. But that’s not all. Vergence eye movements are not essential for stereoscopic depth perception. We do not need to roll our eyes to see things in 3D once we have learned and developed binocular vision during the critical period of visual system development. The key to 3D vision lies in neurodevelopment during infancy.
  • Discussion
  • Eye Movement Disorders in Neurodegenerative Diseases
    孫銘輝 醫師Taiwan Speaker Eye movement disorders in neurodegenerative diseasesEye movement includes saccade, pursuit, and vergence. Abnormal eye movement or accuracy and speed of saccade was common in patients with neurodegeneration diseases such as Parkinson disease. Recording eye movement by using eye tracker has a diagnostic value in differentiating between these disorders and also help the existence of underlying common pathological mechanisms.
  • Discussion
  • Section 3
    高玲玉 醫師Taiwan Moderator
    賴昱宏 醫師Taiwan Moderator
  • Do Not Fear Nystagmus
    Umapathi N.ThirugnanamSingapore Speaker Do Not fear Nystagmus!Using a series of clinical cases, I would illustrate a mechanistic approach to understanding the different types of nystagmus and their clinical significance.
  • Discussion
  • Clinical Management of Nystagmus
    鄭惠禎 醫師Taiwan Speaker Clinical Management of NystagmusNystagmus is characterized by involuntary, rapid, and repetitive eye movements that can substantially affect visual function and quality of life. Its clinical management requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that may include optical correction, pharmacologic therapy, and, in selected cases, surgical procedures to modify extraocular muscle positioning. This presentation aims to summarize the current evidence and practical strategies for managing nystagmus in daily clinical practice.
  • Discussion
  • Section 4: Challenging cases
    蔡榮坤 醫師Taiwan Moderator Current Potential Neuroprotectants on Optic NeuropathiesHuman optic nerve can not regenerate after optic nerve damage. Current treatments of optic neuropathies are limited by using steroids and supportive treatments. After optic nerve injury, the primary insult affect the optic nerve function immediately, the secondly damage occurs by barrier shotdown and inflammation and results in RGCs apoptosis around one to two weeks. Therefore, there may exist some neuroprotectants to prevent the second insults to protect RGCs in the therapeutic window. For optic atrophy from all causes, cell-replacement therapies may serve as an emerging regenerative medicine in the future. Several preclinical reports and clinical trials have shown some promising results in neuroprotection and neuro-regeneration. This talk will discuss some potential neuroprotectants and neuro-regeneration in current era, as well as the challenges to conduct clinical trials.
    王安國 醫師Taiwan Moderator Upshooting Eye After TED IR Myectomy: How Do We Manage? Two TED patients received IR myectomy for hypotropoia. They developed upshooting eyes with severe limitation of infraduction postoperatively. We collaborated with ENT surgeon using endoscopic surgery with navigation system to identify the proximal stump of IR, and repair with non-absorbable suture. Both patients recovered their binocular vision after the operation.
    黃子倫 醫師Taiwan Discussant
    鄭惠禎 醫師Taiwan Discussant Clinical Management of NystagmusNystagmus is characterized by involuntary, rapid, and repetitive eye movements that can substantially affect visual function and quality of life. Its clinical management requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that may include optical correction, pharmacologic therapy, and, in selected cases, surgical procedures to modify extraocular muscle positioning. This presentation aims to summarize the current evidence and practical strategies for managing nystagmus in daily clinical practice.
    林昭文 醫師Taiwan Discussant Neuroprotective Effects of Novel Treatments on Optic NeuritisOptic neuritis can cause visual impairment through retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) degeneration. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) could serve as a sensitive noninvasive tool for measuring RNFL thickness and evaluating the neuroprotective effects of treatment. In this topic, we reported a meta-analysis to compare RNFL loss between novel add-on treatments and traditional corticosteroid therapy after acute optic neuritis. The outcome measures were mean differences in (1) RNFL thickness compared with the baseline in the affected and unaffected eye and (2) LogMAR visual acuity (VA). Seven studies involving five novel agents (memantine, erythropoietin, interferon-beta, phenytoin, and clemastine) were included.
    林珂如 醫師Taiwan Discussant
  • A Case of Sudden Vision Loss After Cardiac Surgery
    黃子倫 醫師Taiwan Speaker
    孫雯軒 醫師Taiwan Speaker A Case of Sudden Vision Loss After Cardiac SurgeryA 52-year-old woman with Marfan syndrome and a long-standing history of complex aortic disease presented with sudden blurred vision in her right eye one day after undergoing major cardiovascular surgery. She previously received a Bentall procedure with a mechanical aortic valve and had multiple episodes of progressive aortic dissection requiring repeated arch grafting and endovascular repair. Over the past several months, she had been followed by cardiovascular surgery for dizziness, nausea, intermittent visual disturbance, and episodic chest and back discomfort. Her medical history also included hypertension and chronic anticoagulation, with recent laboratory tests showing elevated PT and INR. After her most recent operation for thoracoabdominal aortic pathology, she noted acute painless visual decline. Her best-corrected visual acuity was 0.05 in the right eye and 0.5 in the left, with a right relative afferent pupillary defect. The intraocular pressure showed 8 mmHg in the right eye and 10 mmHg in the left eye. Fundus examination revealed only subtle optic pallor without disc edema or cherry-red spot. Further image studies were arranged.
  • Challenge Case
    林韋寧 醫師Taiwan Speaker Challenge CaseA challenge case will be presented.離開與回歸：我在不同醫療場域中找到的眼科價值離開醫學中心到基層，三年後又再回到醫中就職，職涯中的轉折，是機運與選擇共同譜寫出的有趣故事。
  • Bilateral blurred vision for two months
    陳南詩 醫師Taiwan Speaker
    林德蘭 醫師Taiwan Speaker Bilateral blurred vision for two monthsA 66-year-old man presented with a two-month history of bilateral blurred vision. He reported difficulty seeing objects, including an inability to clearly identify vehicle license plates, along with diminished image clarity while watching television. These symptoms persisted without any improvement over the entire two-months.
  • Case 4 (12 min), Discussion: panel (3 min)
    劉峻秀 醫師Taiwan Speaker
    徐菡彤 醫師Taiwan Speaker ..
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Day 2 Sunday - 14 Dec 2025

Time Session
14:00
17:00
年輕眼科醫師專題演講會｜YO Symposium
ZH
  • Opening of the YO Session and Introduction of the Moderators
    邱力毅 醫師Taiwan Speaker Life as a U.S. Fellow: Challenges and Rewards in Housing, Transportation, and Family LifePursuing a medical fellowship in the United States offers invaluable clinical exposure, academic growth, and cultural experiences. Yet beyond the hospital walls, fellows often navigate a wide spectrum of practical and personal challenges that shape their daily lives. This session explores the realities of living abroad as an international fellow—from securing housing in an unfamiliar market to managing transportation needs such as car rental or purchase, as well as understanding school districts, childcare options, and family support systems.
  • YO Session 1 – 從基層再回醫中, 我的心路歷程
    Lessons from My Journey in Medical Centers and Community Clinics
    洪國烜 醫師Taiwan Moderator Octopath traveler in Ophthalmology不論是仍在接受住院醫師訓練，或是剛取得專科醫師證書的眼科醫師，對於未來職涯及人生規劃的選擇，或多或少夾雜著期待、徬徨、與未知的情緒，並且存在疑問期望能獲得解答。透過今天的演講內容，將分享身為公費醫師，在完成眼科住院醫師訓練後，服務於各層級醫療院所的心路歷程。分享內容包括：眼科診所、離島醫院、地區及區域醫院，山地醫療的工作及服務經驗以及海外留學申請、博士班求學的經歷。希望透過個人經驗的分享，有助於年輕眼科醫師無痛做出生涯規劃並且激發不同的想法，找出最適合自己的道路。
    潘怡潔 醫師Taiwan Moderator
  • 離開與回歸：我在不同醫療場域中找到的眼科價值
    林韋寧 醫師Taiwan Speaker Challenge CaseA challenge case will be presented.離開與回歸：我在不同醫療場域中找到的眼科價值離開醫學中心到基層，三年後又再回到醫中就職，職涯中的轉折，是機運與選擇共同譜寫出的有趣故事。
  • Discussion
  • Octopath traveler in Ophthalmology
    洪國烜 醫師Taiwan Speaker Octopath traveler in Ophthalmology不論是仍在接受住院醫師訓練，或是剛取得專科醫師證書的眼科醫師，對於未來職涯及人生規劃的選擇，或多或少夾雜著期待、徬徨、與未知的情緒，並且存在疑問期望能獲得解答。透過今天的演講內容，將分享身為公費醫師，在完成眼科住院醫師訓練後，服務於各層級醫療院所的心路歷程。分享內容包括：眼科診所、離島醫院、地區及區域醫院，山地醫療的工作及服務經驗以及海外留學申請、博士班求學的經歷。希望透過個人經驗的分享，有助於年輕眼科醫師無痛做出生涯規劃並且激發不同的想法，找出最適合自己的道路。
  • Discussion
  • 回到起點，走得更遠：從醫中到基層，再回醫院的修煉之路
    Back to Where It All Began: Growing Through My Journey from Hospital to Community and Back Again
    李婉如 醫師Taiwan Speaker 回到起點，走得更遠：從醫中到基層，再回醫院的修煉之路 Back to Where It All Began: Growing Through My Journey from Hospital to Community and Back Again我從醫學中心出發，走進基層，最後又回到醫院。 一路上，遇見了很多病人，也遇見了更多「人生」。 在醫學中心，我上的是最高端的訓練、最精準的分工；到了基層，才發現病人會把人生功課一起帶來。 原本以為看診重點是診斷與治療，結果發現——有人要的是藥，有人要的是安心，有人只是想有人聽他說一下。 回到醫院後，我突然變比較會「看懂人心」，偶爾也更知道該什麼時候閉嘴、什麼時候開眼界。 這趟路教我：醫療不是換地方做同樣的事，而是換角度看同樣的人。 希望這次分享，能一起聊聊——醫路走走停停，其實也走得更遠。
  • Discussion
  • Coffee Break
  • YO Session 2 – YO醫師的海外生存密碼-簽證 × 租屋 × 異地存活必修課
    Survival Codes for Young Ophthalmologists Abroad: Visa × Housing × Essential Skills for Thriving Overseas
    朱筱桑 醫師Taiwan Moderator
    邱力毅 醫師Taiwan Moderator Life as a U.S. Fellow: Challenges and Rewards in Housing, Transportation, and Family LifePursuing a medical fellowship in the United States offers invaluable clinical exposure, academic growth, and cultural experiences. Yet beyond the hospital walls, fellows often navigate a wide spectrum of practical and personal challenges that shape their daily lives. This session explores the realities of living abroad as an international fellow—from securing housing in an unfamiliar market to managing transportation needs such as car rental or purchase, as well as understanding school districts, childcare options, and family support systems.
  • Life as a U.S. Fellow: Challenges and Rewards in Housing, Transportation, and Family Life
    邱力毅 醫師Taiwan Speaker Life as a U.S. Fellow: Challenges and Rewards in Housing, Transportation, and Family LifePursuing a medical fellowship in the United States offers invaluable clinical exposure, academic growth, and cultural experiences. Yet beyond the hospital walls, fellows often navigate a wide spectrum of practical and personal challenges that shape their daily lives. This session explores the realities of living abroad as an international fellow—from securing housing in an unfamiliar market to managing transportation needs such as car rental or purchase, as well as understanding school districts, childcare options, and family support systems.
  • Discussion
  • Journal of International Fellowship in Ocular Oncology
    周昱百 醫師Taiwan Speaker Journal of International Fellowship in Ocular OncologyOcular oncology is a uniquely challenging yet profoundly rewarding subspecialty, requiring clinical precision, multidisciplinary collaboration, and emotional resilience. As a young ophthalmologist stepping into an international fellowship, every day becomes a chapter — a blend of unfamiliar environments, demanding cases, and transformative mentorship. This talk shares a personal and professional narrative of training abroad in ocular oncology, highlighting the milestones, turning points, and practical lessons that shaped the journey. Through exposure to a wide spectrum of ocular tumors — including retinoblastoma, choroidal melanoma, metastatic disease, vascular tumors, and rare pediatric entities — the fellowship experience broadens diagnostic insight and refines surgical decision-making. Hands-on participation in intra-arterial and intravitreal chemotherapy, plaque brachytherapy, and complex vitreoretinal oncology cases demonstrates how innovation continues to redefine patient care. Additionally, immersion in a high-volume international center fosters growth in research methodology, critical thinking, and global collaboration. Beyond clinical skills, the fellowship cultivates cultural adaptability, communication across diverse teams, and a deeper understanding of patient-centered care. The presentation aims to offer young ophthalmologists a realistic yet inspiring perspective on pursuing international training — addressing expectations, challenges, opportunities, and the lasting impact on one’s career trajectory. Ultimately, the “journal” of an international ocular oncology fellowship is more than a record of cases; it is a journey of becoming. This talk invites early-career ophthalmologists to explore the world beyond their home institutions and to discover how global exposure can shape the future of ocular oncology.
  • Discussion
  • YO Session 3 – Spotlight Keynote: Lessons from a World-Class Young Ophthalmologist
    邱力毅 醫師Taiwan Moderator Life as a U.S. Fellow: Challenges and Rewards in Housing, Transportation, and Family LifePursuing a medical fellowship in the United States offers invaluable clinical exposure, academic growth, and cultural experiences. Yet beyond the hospital walls, fellows often navigate a wide spectrum of practical and personal challenges that shape their daily lives. This session explores the realities of living abroad as an international fellow—from securing housing in an unfamiliar market to managing transportation needs such as car rental or purchase, as well as understanding school districts, childcare options, and family support systems.
    朱筱桑 醫師Taiwan Moderator
  • Success in Sight: Mastering Research, Residency, and Career Excellence in Ophthalmology
    Albert Y. WuCanada Speaker Success in Sight: Mastering Research, Residency, and Career Excellence in Ophthalmology"Early career ophthalmologists and trainees must balance clinical responsibilities with research productivity and career development. This session is designed for medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty who want to strengthen their foundation for long-term success in ophthalmology. The presentation will offer practical guidance on enhancing research impact—how to identify meaningful projects, manage time effectively, and move ideas from concept to publication. Attendees will also learn strategies to avoid common pitfalls, leverage mentorship, and collaborate productively across disciplines. Beyond research, the talk will address career navigation, including how to recognize opportunities that align with individual strengths and values, and how to develop a clear trajectory in academic medicine, clinical practice, or industry. By framing research and career planning as complementary, participants will gain tools to integrate both into their professional journey. The session will emphasize resilience, adaptability, and leadership, equipping attendees with the mindset and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving field. Whether aiming to excel in residency, advance through fellowship, secure a faculty role, or engage in innovation, participants will leave with insights to chart a purposeful and fulfilling career path in ophthalmology."
  • Discussion
  • Closing
    朱筱桑 醫師Taiwan Speaker
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