[A five-year overview of basic and clinical research of ophthalmic pathology in China]

This paper briefly reviews the growth and development over the past five years in relation to the work of Pathology Division of Chinese Society of Ophthalmology. In connection with major constitute member organizations of the Division, it depicts their key research areas, major projects undertaken and outcome of achievement, the progress in their research team building and talent nurture programs, as well as their publication status. It also summarily reports the important basic and clinical research carried out on ophthalmic pathology, ophthalmic tumors, ophthalmic orbital diseases, and in other various relevant fields. Finally, the paper contains recommendations as regards the mission and direction to be steered by the Division for future development of the work of ophthalmic pathology in China.