Eye Care
Cataracts
Shanghai pairs experienced surgical teams with both conventional and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, plus a full range of lens options for different vision needs.
A cataract is the clouding of the eye's natural lens — the clear structure behind the iris that helps focus light. Most develop gradually with age, slowly blurring vision, increasing glare from lights and fading colours. Because the lens sits inside the eye, no drop or exercise can clear it. The standard treatment is cataract surgery, which replaces the clouded lens with a clear artificial lens (IOL); it is among the most frequently performed procedures worldwide, with well-established safety and technique.
Proven surgical volume. More than one path to clearer vision.
Shanghai has become a trusted destination for cataract care. Leading local eye hospitals — including Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital, which reported more than 6,000 cataract procedures annually in its department profile — perform conventional, laser-assisted, and combined treatments for patients with co-existing eye conditions (figures from the hospital's published profile; subject to change). That means real choice: substantial surgical experience and more than one approach. Companion does not endorse any single provider; we help you compare suitable options, clarify exactly what a hospital's estimate includes, and organise consultations and follow-up around your visit.