Quezhuang Campus
Yuexiu District · Guangzhou
No. 54 Xianlie South Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510060
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广州市越秀区先烈南路54号
International Patient Guide
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
中山大学中山眼科中心
Established1965
CityGuangzhou
Hospital overview
About Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
The Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University is China's largest public eye hospital and the only tertiary Grade-A specialised ophthalmic hospital administered directly by the National Health Commission. Founded in 1965 by Professors Chen Yaozhen and Mao Wenshu as the country's first university-affiliated eye hospital, it now treats more than 1.1 million outpatient visits and performs more than 78,000 eye operations a year across 20+ clinical subspecialties including cataract, glaucoma, corneal disease, retina, ocular oncology and orbital disease, paediatric and inherited eye disease. It hosts the country's only State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and its only WHO Collaborating Centre for Eye Health and Vision. In the 2024 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, the Center is listed No. 1 in ophthalmology.
Locations
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University Campuses
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Zhujiang New Town Campus
Tianhe District · Guangzhou
No. 7 Jinsui Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510623
Newer main campus with 200 inpatient beds.
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广州市天河区金穗路7号
2024 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University appeared in the national top ten of the 2024 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
OphthalmologyNo. 1
眼科
Source: 2024 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Guangzhou specifically for eye care: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center is China's largest public eye hospital and its Ophthalmology ranks No. 1 nationally.
- You need cataract, glaucoma, retinal, refractive or corneal treatment at the National Eye Center, whose roots trace to China's first Western-eye clinic (1835).
- You want a dedicated eye hospital with one of China's highest surgical volumes rather than a general hospital's eye department.
- You can pair treatment with a stay in Guangzhou's warm subtropical climate and Cantonese food.
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital's licensed doctors.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.