What is the cost of Myopia (Refractive Error) treatment in China?

Starting from $1,800 up to $3,000, depending on disease severity and treatment protocol. Contact our team for a personalized quote.

How soon can I start Myopia (Refractive Error) treatment in China?

5-7 days. Urgent cases can often be accommodated sooner. We prioritize international patient scheduling.

How long does Myopia (Refractive Error) treatment take?

Typical hospital stay is 1 day (outpatient). Total time in China depends on recovery phase and follow-up needs.

What is the recovery time for Myopia (Refractive Error) treatment?

Recovery typically takes 1-2 weeks. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive post-operative care and 12-month remote follow-up.

How do I start Myopia (Refractive Error) treatment with SSAnkang?

Simply submit your medical records via our website, WhatsApp, or email. Our specialist team will evaluate your case within 24-48 hours and provide a personalized treatment plan and cost estimate.

Ophthalmology & Eye Surgery

Myopia (Refractive Error)

Q: Why choose China for Myopia (Refractive Error) treatment?

SMILE pioneered at high volume; ICL EVO 4 widely available.

SMILE / LASIK / ICL refractive surgery at high-volume eye hospitals. Beijing Tongren and Zhongshan Ophthalmic perform 100,000+ surgeries/year.

Treatment Options

Recommended Centers

$1,800

Starting From

7-21 days

Typical Wait

Treatment Plans for Myopia (Refractive Error)

Compare evidence-based options at top Chinese hospitals — transparent pricing, typical wait, and recovery time.

Flagship Plan

SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)

Flap-less femtosecond laser refractive surgery — fastest dry-eye recovery.

Wait Time

5-7 days

Hospital Stay

1 day (outpatient)

Recovery

1-2 weeks

Estimated Price

Approx. $2,200

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Price Comparison: China vs. USA

🇨🇳 China

$1,800

🇺🇸 USA

$7,500+

Save up to $5,700 per treatment

Procedure Steps

Pre-op: topography + pachymetry + wavefront + dry-eye assessment

Topical anesthetic eye drops (no injection)

Patient fixates on green light target

VisuMax femtosecond laser creates intrastromal lenticule (24 seconds)

Surgeon extracts lenticule through 2-4mm side incision

Natural corneal biomechanics preserved (no flap)

Antibiotic + steroid drops applied

Vision recovers within hours; drive next day

What is SMILE?

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) is the most advanced flapless laser vision correction. Unlike LASIK, no corneal flap is created — instead, a thin disc of tissue (lenticule) is carved by a femtosecond laser inside the cornea and removed through a tiny 2-4mm incision. This preserves more corneal nerves and reduces dry eye.

Why China?

Volume leaders: Beijing Tongren and Zhongshan Eye Center are among the world's highest-volume SMILE centers
Cost: $1,800-$3,000 (both eyes) vs. $4,000-$6,000 in the US
Latest equipment: Zeiss VisuMax 800 (fastest SMILE platform) available at top centers

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ICL EVO Implantation (Phakic IOL)

For high myopia >800 degrees or thin cornea — reversible.

Wait Time

7-10 days

Hospital Stay

1-2 days

Recovery

1-2 weeks

Estimated Price

Approx. $5,800

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Price Comparison: China vs. USA

🇨🇳 China

$4,500

🇺🇸 USA

$18,750+

Save up to $14,250 per treatment

Procedure Steps

Pre-op: corneal topography + ACD + endothelial cell count + WTW measurement

Customized ICL ordered (3-4 week lead time)

YAG peripheral iridotomy 1 week pre-op (newer V4c models skip this)

Topical anesthesia + 3mm clear corneal incision

Viscoelastic injection into anterior chamber

ICL inserted via injector cartridge — unfolds in posterior chamber

Haptic positioning behind iris, in front of natural lens

Viscoelastic removal + same-day discharge

What is EVO ICL?

The Implantable Collamer Lens is a posterior-chamber phakic intraocular lens that corrects high myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Unlike LASIK/SMILE, no corneal tissue is removed — the natural cornea is preserved. The EVO platform has a central port eliminating the need for iridotomy.

Why China?

STAAR Surgical: EVO ICL widely available in top eye centers
Cost (both eyes): $4,500-$6,500 vs. $8,000-$12,000 in the US
High volume: Beijing Tongren and Aier Eye are among the world's top ICL centers
Reversible: Lens can be removed if needed (unlike laser correction)

Who is a candidate?

Myopia -3D to -20D, hyperopia +1D to +10D
Astigmatism up to 6D (toric ICL)
Stable refraction for 1+ year
Adequate ACD ≥2.8mm + healthy endothelium
Age 21-45 (older candidates better for IOL/phaco)

Outcomes

UCVA 20/20 or better: 85-95% (depending on baseline). Predictability ±0.5D: 90%. High patient satisfaction in extreme myopes ineligible for laser. Cataract risk over 10 years: <2% with V4c model.

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Prices are indicative ranges in USD based on partner hospital published rates. Final quote depends on your medical records and selected hospital — request a free personalized estimate.