What does treatment cost in China vs Western countries?
In China, corneal cross-linking (CXL) typically costs $2,000–$4,000 USD per eye, while ICL surgery ranges from $5,000–$8,000 USD per eye, and corneal transplant from $8,000–$15,000 USD. In the US, CXL can cost $4,000–$6,000 per eye, ICL $10,000–$15,000, and transplant $20,000–$30,000. Patients often save 50–70% in China, including hospital and surgeon fees.