- 45-90 minutes surgery
- 4-6 weeks
- 69%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $2,000 – $6,000
- $4,000
- United States
- $8,000 – $18,000
- $13,000
- You save
- ~69%
- $9,000 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Glaucoma surgery lowers intraocular pressure to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss through procedures like trabeculectomy, tube shunt implantation, or minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Chinese eye hospitals, particularly those in the Zhongshan and Aier Eye Hospital networks, perform high volumes of glaucoma surgeries with modern drainage devices. Early surgical intervention is increasingly recommended for moderate to advanced glaucoma.
Step by step.
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Intraocular pressure measurement, visual field testing, OCT nerve fiber analysis, and gonioscopy
Surgical Procedure
Trabeculectomy creating a new drainage pathway, tube shunt placement, or MIGS device insertion
Post-operative Monitoring
Daily pressure checks in the first week, bleb management, and anti-inflammatory drops
Long-term Follow-up
Regular pressure monitoring, visual field testing, and medication adjustment as needed
- Prevents irreversible vision loss from optic nerve damage
- Reduces or eliminates need for daily eye drops
- Multiple surgical options tailored to glaucoma type
- MIGS options offer faster recovery with fewer complications
- Over-filtration causing low eye pressure
- Bleb infection (blebitis or endophthalmitis)
- Failure requiring repeat surgery
- Temporary or permanent vision changes
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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.