What does treatment cost in China vs Western countries?
In China, cataract surgery with a standard monofocal IOL typically costs $1,500-$2,500 per eye, while premium IOLs (toric, trifocal, EDOF) range from $3,000-$5,000 per eye. In the U.S. or Western Europe, similar procedures cost $4,000-$7,000 for a standard IOL and $6,000-$12,000 for premium options. This represents savings of 30-50%, even including travel and accommodation.