Eye surgery (cataract, refractive, retinal) in China
Cataract, refractive and retinal surgery are widely available at public eye hospitals and private chains. National procurement in November 2023 cut intraocular lens prices by about 60% on average; a common monofocal lens fell from about 2,500 to 800 yuan. Foreigners typically self-pay.
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Treatments available
| Treatments | Status in China | Status in US | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery with intraocular lens | Available | Approved in China | People's Daily |
| Refractive (laser) surgery | Available | Approved in China |
Hospitals with documented programs
Informational listings from cited public sources, not recommendations.
ShanghaiShanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院International deptVerified
HangzhouSir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine浙江大学医学院附属邵逸夫医院International deptJCIVerified
HangzhouThe First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU)浙江大学医学院附属第一医院International deptVerified
GuangzhouZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University中山大学中山眼科中心International deptVerified
Hainan / Boao LechengBoao Super Hospital博鳌超级医院International deptVerified
XiamenXiamen Eye Center, Xiamen University厦门大学附属厦门眼科中心No public intl deptReported
Clinical trials
90studies listed as recruiting with a site in China on ClinicalTrials.gov, as of 2026-10-26. See the list
We link trials only; enrollment decisions belong to trial teams. Since May 2026, charging patients to join clinical research is prohibited in China, as reported by AFP.
Frequently asked
How much are intraocular lenses in China?
After the fourth national bid, a domestic monofocal lens fell from 2,500 to about 800 yuan, and a non-toric trifocal lens from 23,000 to about 8,900 yuan, per People's Daily.
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[1] Shanghai Municipal H…Sources
- Fourth batch of national high-value consumables procurement produces results
“Intraocular lens consumables fell 60% on average and sports medicine consumables 74% on average.”
- How to ensure intraocular lenses keep quality after price cuts
“A non-toric trifocal lens fell from 23,000 yuan to about 8,900 yuan per lens.”
- Price drop coming for 30 medical devices
“The products cover intraocular lens and sports medicine consumables.”
Information only. Not medical advice, diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Talk to your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.