On December 28, 2024, the first Conference on Biomechanics in Ophthalmic and Visual Science & Sixth Biomechanics Workshop (BMW) was convened at the academic lecture hall of Fan Sun Building of NKU, hosted by NKU School of Medicine and organized by NKU Eye Institute.

    Professor Zhang Yingze, on behalf of NKU School of Medicine, extended the warmest welcome and expressed the sincerest gratitude to all distinguished experts and scholars who had traveled from afar for the event. He pointed out that interdisciplinary integration holds significant importance in the medical field. In-depth collaboration and convergence across disciplines can provide novel perspectives and innovative solutions for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ophthalmic diseases, thereby delivering more precise and effective medical services to a greater number of patients. He acknowledged the research achievements made by Professor Wang Yan's team in collaboration with national biomechanics experts in the field of ophthalmic and visual science over the years. He expressed his hope that all participating experts and scholars would gain knowledge, stimulate new thinking, establish collaborations through this conference, and jointly embark on a new journey in biomechanics research in the field of ophthalmic and visual science.

    Professor Wang Yan stated that with the rapid development of technology, interdisciplinary integration has become an irreversible trend in promoting disciplinary advancement, with the field of medical science being no exception. As an interdisciplinary science that reveals the mechanical principles of life processes, biomechanics has demonstrated its increasingly important role. Since the first Workshop held in 2017, BMW has been successfully organized for five consecutive sessions. Over the years, through deep integration and extensive interdisciplinary exchange between biomechanics and ophthalmic and visual science, significant breakthroughs have been achieved in disease mechanisms and clinical applications.

    Professor Fan Yubo remarked that this conference has brought together renowned biomechanics experts and scholars from around the world. It is not only a prestigious academic gathering in the field of ophthalmic and visual science, but also a great opportunity to advance disciplinary progress and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. He pointed out that Professor Wang Yan's team has been leveraging biomechanics research to explore issues and applications in ophthalmic and visual science over the years, making significant contributions to both the in-depth study and broader adoption of biomechanics in ophthalmology. He emphasized the critical importance of integrating biomechanics with clinical ophthalmic applications, as it not only deepens the understanding of ophthalmic biomechanics, but also enables exploration into the mysteries of interactions between the visual system and biomechanical principles, thereby driving the development of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies while promoting breakthroughs in clinical applications. In closing, he encouraged all participants to actively exchange ideas, stimulate new thinking, and foster innovation, collectively exploring future development pathways for integrating biomechanics with ophthalmic and visual science.

    The conference brought together outstanding biomechanics scholars from China and abroad to discuss hot topics and challenges in ophthalmic and visual science, fostering interdisciplinary integration between biomechanics and ophthalmology. Featuring advanced and diverse content, the conference included academic sessions on various topics: Expert Forum, Medicine-Engineering Integration, Biomechanics-Ophthalmology Interdisciplinary Development Forum, Applied Research Forum on Biomechanics and Ophthalmology Integration, and Youth Forum. During the conference, experts and scholars engaged in in-depth discussions on the latest concepts and cutting-edge technologies in the fields of ophthalmology and biomechanics. This event served as a bridge for academic exchanges among professionals in ophthalmology and biomechanics from all over the world, facilitating profound integration and sharing of advanced knowledge and innovative technologies across these fields.