- 1-2 hours surgery
- 3-12 months for visual stabilization
- 73%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $3,000 – $8,000
- $5,500
- United States
- $13,000 – $27,000
- $20,000
- You save
- ~73%
- $14,500 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Corneal transplant (keratoplasty) replaces a damaged or diseased cornea with healthy donor tissue to restore vision. Chinese eye banks and transplant centers perform full-thickness (penetrating) and partial-thickness (DALK, DSAEK, DMEK) procedures. China's large donor tissue availability and experienced corneal surgeons make it an attractive destination for patients with keratoconus, corneal scarring, or endothelial dysfunction.
Step by step.
Evaluation & Tissue Matching
Corneal topography, specular microscopy, and coordination with eye bank for quality donor tissue
Transplant Surgery
Removal of diseased corneal tissue and suturing or injection of donor tissue using the appropriate technique
Anti-rejection Protocol
Intensive steroid eye drops, regular slit-lamp examinations, and monitoring for graft rejection signs
Visual Rehabilitation
Suture removal (if applicable), refraction stabilization, and fitting of glasses or contact lenses
- Restores vision lost to corneal disease or injury
- Partial-thickness techniques offer faster recovery
- Shorter wait times for donor tissue in China
- Experienced surgeons with high-volume practice
- Graft rejection requiring re-transplantation
- Graft failure and persistent corneal edema
- Infection or endophthalmitis
- Irregular astigmatism requiring contact lens use
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Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.