The CES Library

Everything worth knowing
before your eye surgery in China

Practical guides, honest pricing breakdowns, and hospital-level detail — written for international travelers considering eye surgery in China. New guides are published regularly.

Pricing

How Much Does LASIK in China Cost in 2026?

Line-item pricing for LASIK, SMILE, and ICL at China’s leading eye hospitals — compared with US, UK, and Singapore private-pay rates.

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Procedures

SMILE vs LASIK vs ICL: Which Is Right for Your Eyes?

How surgeons actually decide — corneal thickness, prescription range, dry-eye risk, lifestyle — and why the diagnostic workup makes the choice for you.

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Candidacy

Am I a Candidate? The Honest Pre-Screening Guide

Prescription stability, age windows, corneal maps, and the conditions that rule surgery out — what to check before you book a flight.

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Hospitals

China’s Top Eye Hospitals for International Patients

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Beijing Tongren, EENT Fudan, Aier — how the leading refractive centers compare on volume, platforms, and English service.

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Recovery

Cataract Surgery in China: Premium IOLs, Explained

Monofocal vs EDOF vs trifocal lenses, real price ranges per eye, and why both-eye scheduling in one trip is routine at high-volume centers.

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Logistics

Visas, Timing & Cities: Planning an Eye-Surgery Trip to China

Visa-free transit rules, how many days each procedure really needs, and which city fits your prescription and your travel style.

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