Cataract surgery in Beijing may range from $800–$1,500 per eye, compared with $3,000–$6,000 per eye in common US self-pay estimates. We coordinate case review, hospital matching, and English-language support — before you decide to travel.
We coordinate eye care through Peking University International Hospital, which serves as your coordinating point of contact — English support, insurance coordination, and care continuity throughout your visit to Beijing.
Where subspecialty expertise is needed, we may coordinate specialist input through PUIH's clinical network or arrange consultation pathways with relevant ophthalmology centres. Procedure location, specialist involvement, and hospital pathway are confirmed case by case before travel. Procedure location, specialist involvement, and hospital pathway are confirmed case by case before travel.
This means you have one coordinated access point, with English-language support and hospital coordination while specialist involvement is confirmed case by case.
A coordinating hospital for international services — English support, insurance direct billing, admission support, and care coordination. Its ophthalmology department is connected with Peking University Health Science Center clinical and academic resources. Pre-op, procedure, and post-op arrangements confirmed case by case through the appropriate hospital pathway.
A major national ophthalmology center with 81,000+ annual surgical cases reported in published hospital data. For complex conditions including retinal disease, glaucoma, and corneal disorders, Tongren specialists may provide deep subspecialty experience when appropriate.
An established academic ophthalmology center with particular strength in refractive surgery, cataract, and laser procedures. Specialists here have published extensively in international ophthalmology journals and bring a research-informed approach to clinical care.
We group procedures by travel suitability — from short-stay cases to those requiring staged visits or extended monitoring. We review your records to confirm which group applies to your situation.
Most cases completable within 1–5 days in Beijing.
Phacoemulsification with premium IOL implantation. Both eyes can often be treated in a single visit. Post-op instructions provided in English.
Femtosecond LASIK, SMILE, and PRK for suitable candidates. Pre-operative assessment and same-day procedure where indicated.
Diagnostic review, pressure assessment, visual field testing, and treatment planning. Laser procedures available for selected cases.
Adult and paediatric strabismus correction. Day procedure in most cases. English post-op instructions and follow-up coordination included.
Conditions that may benefit from specialist second opinions, treatment plan review, or anti-VEGF injection coordination.
Specialist review, OCT imaging, and anti-VEGF injection planning. Second opinion on treatment pathway and frequency.
Diabetic macular edema (DME), diabetic retinopathy assessment and treatment planning. Anti-VEGF or laser therapy coordination.
BRVO and CRVO assessment, macular edema evaluation, and treatment pathway planning. Anti-VEGF coordination where indicated.
Medical retina conditions often require ongoing monitoring, repeat injections, or follow-up imaging. We review your records to determine whether a short visit for treatment planning, a second opinion, or coordinated injection series is the most realistic pathway for your situation.
Reviewed case by case — not all are appropriate for short-stay travel.
Important: Complex retinal surgery may require staged care, flight restrictions post-surgery, repeat imaging, or long-term follow-up. These cases are reviewed individually and may not be appropriate for short-stay medical travel. We will tell you honestly if your case is not a good fit.
Share your diagnosis, current prescription, and any imaging you have. We will review your records and provide an initial pathway assessment before you make any decision about travel. Physician-level review, where needed, is arranged separately.
Start Your Case Review →US cataract surgery cost range sourced from FAIR Health Consumer and CostHelper Health. Annual surgical case volume at Beijing Tongren Hospital sourced from hospital published reports. Beijing cost ranges are indicative international patient pricing and are subject to individual case review. BeijingMedAccess does not provide medical advice. Eligibility for any procedure depends on individual diagnosis and physician assessment.
