Chinese Dry Eye Congress (CDEC) is the largest and most influential academic conference in the field of ocular surface and tear film diseases in China. It is jointly organized by the CROSS-STRAITS MEDICINE EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION, the China Branch of the Asian Dry Eye Society, and the Eye Care Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Professional Committee of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.

CDEC has been successfully held for eleven sessions across multiple cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Tianjin, Changsha, and Wuhan. It is regularly held in conjunction with The Chinese Ocular Surface & Tear Film Diseases Congress (9th edition), The National Conference of Chinese Traditional Medicine on Eye Health Care (9th edition), and The Ophthalmic Drug Innovation Forum (4th edition), collectively forming a comprehensive academic exchange ecosystem covering ocular surface diseases, TCM-based eye care, and pharmaceutical R&D. Dedicated to setting academic benchmarks and exploring industry frontiers, CDEC strives to build an authoritative and forward-looking platform for exchange in China's dry eye field. Upholding the standards of "excellence, specialization, and internationalization," the Congress brings together leading ophthalmology experts from around the world, regularly featuring distinguished speakers from the United States, Japan, South Korea, and other countries and regions to share the latest research findings. It fosters in-depth discussion on groundbreaking disciplinary advances, integrates innovative technologies of our time, and creates a multidimensional "industry-academia-research-application" dialogue platform, offering valuable inspiration and opportunities for clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals alike. In the information age, prolonged exposure to digital screens such as computers and smartphones has made dry eye disease one of the most prevalent ocular conditions worldwide. Advances in medical research have established that dry eye is not merely a symptom, but a complex chronic disease. It often develops subtly, progressively compromising ocular surface health and significantly impairing visual quality and daily life for hundreds of millions of patients. Addressing this global challenge requires collaboration across borders, multidisciplinary cooperation, and the deep integration of cutting-edge technology with clinical practice among eye care professionals worldwide. We sincerely look forward to joining hands with you at the Chinese Dry Eye Congress to jointly promote innovation and prosperity in international ophthalmic academic exchange.