Beijing
Beijing Tongren Hospital
北京同仁医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology · Treatment
Cataract Surgery in China
Cataract removal with intraocular lens implantation at dedicated eye hospitals, usually as a short-stay procedure.
- Ophthalmology
- Typical stay: Often 1–2 weeks, longer if both eyes are treated separately
- 4 hospitals in 3 cities
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Is cataract surgery in China right for you?
Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens. It is usually a short procedure performed under local anesthesia.
Lens choice and timing for each eye are decided by the ophthalmologist after measurements on arrival.
Final eligibility is decided by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.
What the hospital will usually need to review
- Your most recent specialist letter or discharge summary
- Imaging reports, plus the original image files where possible
- Pathology or biopsy reports, if any
- Treatment history and dates
- Current medications and allergies
Any language is fine; translation is arranged during the review.
Submit medical reportsWhy patients consider China for cataract surgery
- Dedicated eye hospitals. Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (Sun Yat-sen University) and the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University specialize in eye care.
- Subspecialty clinics. Retina, cornea, glaucoma and pediatric eye clinics allow condition-specific referral.
- Short stays. Cataract surgery is commonly performed as a day-case or short-stay procedure.
Waiting times vary by hospital and are confirmed during the case review. Horcare matches by department strength for the condition, not by how famous a hospital is.
Step by step
Your cataract surgery journey
Coordination steps are handled by Horcare; clinical steps are run entirely by the hospital.
How long you'll stay
Often 1–2 weeks, longer if both eyes are treated separately. The hospital confirms the timeline after its review.
Plan for a companion, accommodation near the hospital and interpreter support. Visa rules change: confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 01
Free case review
You send recent reports and imaging. Horcare replies personally within 24 hours and gives an initial assessment of suitable hospitals and departments within 72 hours.
- 02
Hospital review and quote
The selected hospital's specialists review the translated records, confirm whether they can accept the case, and provide their own cost estimate.
- 03
Visa and travel
Horcare coordinates the hospital documents needed for your visa application, airport pickup and accommodation near the hospital. Confirm visa requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 04
Eye measurements
Biometry and eye examinations determine the lens power and type.
- 05
Surgery and checks
Day-case or short-stay surgery with follow-up checks over the next days.
- 06
Return home and follow-up
You leave with translated discharge records. Horcare coordinates remote follow-up with the treating doctor and any return visits.
Cost
Cost of cataract surgery in China
The cost of cataract surgery in China depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so Horcare publishes no price. The hospital issues its own written estimate after reviewing your records.
| What | Who you pay | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital charges (consultations, tests, procedure, ward, medicines) | Paid directly to the hospital | Quoted after your free case review |
| Horcare coordination fee | Paid to Horcare, quoted in writing first | Quoted after your free case review |
| Travel and accommodation for patient and companion | Booked by you, with our help | Depends on city and length of stay |
| Initial case review | — | Free |
What a hospital estimate usually covers
- Pre-treatment tests and work-up
- The procedure, product or treatment course
- The hospital stay and ward type
- Medicines during the stay
What can change the final bill
- Additional tests the doctors request
- Complications or a longer stay
- International department versus general ward pricing
- A revised plan, always re-quoted by the hospital first
The case review is free, hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup, and Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. How payment works.
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Hospitals we help patients access for cataract surgery
These hospitals have departments that provide cataract surgery. Listed alphabetically, not ranked; the right one depends on your diagnosis.
Shanghai
Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University
复旦大学附属眼耳鼻喉科医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology
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Shanghai
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
上海第九人民医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology · Orthopedics & Spine
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Guangzhou
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center
中山大学中山眼科中心
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology
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Where you can have cataract surgery in China
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How Horcare supports you
One dedicated bilingual coordinator works with you from the first inquiry to follow-up at home, supported by medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge.
You get a personal reply within 24 hours and an initial assessment within 72 hours. Hospital charges are kept separate from the coordination fee, and every clinical decision stays with the hospital. See how it works or read about Horcare.
Frequently asked questions
Can both eyes be treated during one trip?
Often, yes, a few days apart, but the ophthalmologist decides based on your eyes and general health.
How much does cataract surgery in China cost?
Horcare does not publish a price list. The cost depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so the hospital gives its own quote after reviewing your records. You pay the hospital directly with no markup from Horcare; our coordination fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. Pricing is quoted after your free case review.
Not sure if cataract surgery in China is right for you?
Share the diagnosis and we'll reply personally within 24 hours. No passport or full records needed to start.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup