- 1-3 hours surgery
- 2-6 weeks
- 67%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $2,500 – $6,000
- $4,250
- United States
- $8,000 – $18,000
- $13,000
- You save
- ~67%
- $8,750 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure that removes the vitreous gel from inside the eye to treat conditions such as retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic vitreous hemorrhage, and floaters. China's vitreoretinal surgeons use 25G and 27G microincision systems for sutureless surgery with faster healing. Major eye hospitals perform thousands of vitrectomies annually with outcomes matching international benchmarks.
Step by step.
Retinal Evaluation
OCT imaging, fluorescein angiography, and B-scan ultrasound to assess the vitreoretinal pathology
Vitrectomy Procedure
Micro-incision ports placed, vitreous removed with high-speed cutter, membrane peeling, and laser or tamponade as needed
Positioning & Recovery
Specific head positioning if gas tamponade used, eye drops regimen, and activity restrictions
Visual Rehabilitation
Gas absorption or oil removal, vision recovery monitoring, and refraction assessment
- Treats sight-threatening retinal conditions effectively
- Micro-incision technique allows sutureless closure
- Rapid visual recovery for many conditions
- Can be combined with cataract surgery if needed
- Cataract development (in phakic patients)
- Retinal detachment
- Elevated intraocular pressure
- Endophthalmitis (rare)
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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.