Cataract Surgery
Phacoemulsification with premium IOL options
Duration
Surgery: 20–30 min per eye. Recovery: 1–2 weeks
Approximate Cost
$500–$1,500 per eye
Availability in China
Extremely common
What's Included
- Pre-op assessment & biometry
- Phacoemulsification surgery
- Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
- Post-op eye drops & medication
- Follow-up appointments
What to Expect
Day surgery under local anaesthesia. You'll need someone to accompany you. Vision improves within days, with full recovery in 1–2 weeks.
Why Choose China?
High surgical volume means experienced ophthalmologists. Premium IOL options (multifocal, toric) are available at significantly lower cost than in the West.
Availability in China
Cataract surgery is one of the most performed operations in China. Ophthalmology departments at major hospitals handle high volumes, and dedicated eye hospitals (such as Aier Eye Hospital, with branches in Chengdu) offer specialist care.
Cost Estimate
$500–$1,500 per eye
Standard monofocal IOL at the lower end; premium multifocal or toric IOLs at the higher end. Price includes surgery, IOL, and follow-up.
Sinocare coordination fees are separate and disclosed upfront. Hospital fees are paid directly to the provider.
Get a Cost Estimate →How Sinocare Helps
- ✓Book the right hospital & specialist
- ✓Accompany you to every appointment
- ✓Real-time English interpretation
- ✓Translate all reports within 48h
- ✓Coordinate follow-up care
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