Cost · Beijing
Cataract surgery cost in Beijing, China
Typical all-in international-patient pricing for cataract surgery at Class A centres in Beijing, including what's included, length of stay and Class A hospital options.
Typical price in Beijing
All-in international-patient pricing in USD. Final quote depends on case complexity, implant choice and length of stay.
| Location | Typical price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing, China (Class A) | 1,500 – 3,850 | International department, all-in patient-facing |
| China national average (Class A) | 1,500 – 3,500 | Per eye, IOL choice-dependent |
What's included in the China price
- Pre-op biometry (IOL Master, Lenstar)
- Phacoemulsification cataract surgery
- International-brand IOL (Alcon, J&J Tecnis, Zeiss, Bausch & Lomb)
- Day-1 + week-1 + month-1 follow-up
- Post-op medications
Length of stay
5–8 days in country. Fly-home clearance typically at day 2–4 post-procedure.
Beijing medical hub
Beijing concentrates the highest-ranked Class A academic centres in China — PUMCH, 301, Tsinghua Changgung — and is the default destination for complex oncology, neurosurgery, and rare-disease cases.
Beijing Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX). 13–16 h direct from US east/west coast; 9–11 h from EU.
Class A hospitals in Beijing
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Founded by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1921, PUMCH is consistently ranked #1 in China and is the nation's premier academic medical center, affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.
National CenterFuwai Cardiovascular Hospital
The world's largest cardiovascular science center, performing ~15,000 cardiac surgeries and 50,000 interventional procedures annually. China's national hub for cardiac clinical care and research.
Class A TertiaryBeijing Tiantan Hospital
China's National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, ranked 120th globally by Nature Index. A world leader in neurosurgery and brain-computer interface research, affiliated with Capital Medical University.
Class A TertiaryPeking University People's Hospital
China's first modern hospital founded and operated by Chinese people (1918). Home to the National Center for Trauma Medicine and a leading national clinical research center for hematology.
Class A TertiaryPeking University Third Hospital
Home to Asia's largest Reproductive Medicine Center and China's leading spinal surgery program. Served as an official 2008 Beijing Olympics medical facility.
International JCIBeijing United Family Hospital
The first JCI-accredited hospital in China and the first international-standard private hospital in the country. Over 100 physicians from 15 countries; 24-hour emergency, ICU, and obstetrics.
Outcomes signal
- Modern phacoemulsification at academic centres delivers visual rehabilitation in 24–48 hours for most patients
- Premium IOL options: trifocal (PanOptix, AT LISA tri), EDOF (Vivity, Symfony), toric, light-adjustable
- Bilateral surgery typically staged 1–2 weeks apart; same-day bilateral available in selected centres
Frequently asked
- How much does cataract surgery cost in Beijing?
- Typical all-in international-patient pricing at Class A centres in Beijing ranges from $1,500 to $3,850 USD, including pre-op workup, anaesthesia, surgeon, hospital stay and routine follow-up.
- Which hospitals in Beijing perform cataract surgery?
- Beijing Class A centres including Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital, Beijing Tiantan Hospital run dedicated international departments offering cataract surgery with English-speaking coordinators.
- How long do I need to stay in Beijing?
- Length of stay for cataract surgery is typically 5–8 days in country, with fly-home clearance at day 2–4 post-procedure.
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