About TSCRS

Taiwan Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (TSCRS), Established in 2005. Our ambition is aiming at improving the medical standard of cataract and refractive surgery, promoting the clinical education training and research, facilitating academic interactions in the field of cataract and refractive surgery both domestically and internationally, and strengthening communications between the government and private institutions.

Purpose of the Medical Association

Purpose of Taiwan Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
– To improve the medical standard of cataract and refractive surgery
– To promote clinical education training and research
– To promote academic exchanges in the field of cataract and refractive surgery either in Taiwan and foreign countries.
– To strengthen the communication between the government and private institutions.

The Mission of TSCRS

  • To develop research on cataract and refractive surgery in Taiwan.
  • To promote contacts and exchanges with relevant organizations and individuals both domestically and internationally.
  • To organize education and training courses for ophthalmologists.
  • To strengthen communication and negotiation with government and private institutions.
  • To safeguard member’s rights and safety of clinical practice.
  • To promote harmony and mutual assistance among members and improve the relationship between doctors and patients.
  • To publish ophthalmology publications.
  • Other work related to the purpose of the Association.
Establishment progress

On November 20, 2005

The Initiators and The First Preparatory Meeting was held.

  1. Organized preparatory meeting
  2. Examined and approved the draft of association (modifications of membership name, membership qualifications, etc.)
  3. Decided on membership procedures and application form.

On November 21, 2005

Open solicited membership.

  1. Published a membership advertisement in the national edition of the newspaper.

On November 29, 2005

The second preparatory meeting was held.

  1. Verified Membership
  2. Decided the time and place of the inaugural meeting
  3. Decided the form of votes for directors and supervisors, etc.

On December 14, 2005

It received an official document from the Ministry of the Interior and approved the name change of the association.

  1. Changed to   “Taiwan Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons”

On December 17, 2005

The Founding Meeting and The First Election of Directors and Supervisors was held at the Yuanshan Hotel in Taipei.
  1. Adopted the constitution of the association, the work plan and budget of 2006
  2. Elected the first Board of Supervisors and Chairman

On January 4, 2006

The registration certificate was obtained: No. 0950007067.

On January 9, 2006

The unified business number and tax ID number were obtained.

On January 16, 2006

The website was officially started on January 16, 1995, and the website is www.tscrs.org.tw