SMILE laser eye surgery (both eyes) cost in China
SMILE laser eye surgery (both eyes) in China: 2 published prices from ¥19,000 to ¥23,800 (checked October 2026).
全飞秒SMILE（双眼） · Data from the ChinaHealth Price Index 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Published prices
| Hospital tier | Entity | City | Price (CNY) | Approx USD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public hospital standard | Tongji Hospital (Wuhan) | Wuhan | ¥19,000 | about $2,800 | Tongji Hospital (Wuhan), Refractive |
| Private hospital | Xiamen Eye Center | Xiamen | ¥23,600 to ¥23,800 | about $3,500 to about $3,600 | Xiamen Eye Center, refractive surge |
Prices are historical reports from named sources, not quotations. Confirm directly with the hospital.
What the price includes
- Tongji Hospital (Wuhan): SMILE surgery price CNY 9,500 per eye; the page does not say what it includes (for its personalised LASIK it states pre-op exams and drugs are excluded and post-op follow-up is free).
- Xiamen Eye Center: 'surgery price' for both eyes (SMILE 23,600; CCL-SMILE 23,800); inclusions not stated.
Not included
- Not stated for SMILE by either hospital.
Common questions
Is the Tongji Hospital SMILE price per eye?
Yes. Tongji Hospital says its SMILE price was set at CNY 9,500 per eye from 17 July 2018 under provincial price rules, so both eyes are CNY 19,000.
How do SMILE prices compare with LASIK at the same hospital?
Xiamen Eye Center lists SMILE at CNY 23,600 for both eyes, femtosecond personalised surgery at 15,600, and LASIK at 5,300 for both eyes.