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Cataract surgery, premium / multifocal lens
China — cash estimate
¥18,000 – ¥30,000
$2,692 – $4,487
per eye
Estimate only, not a quote · Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · Source: DeepSeek estimate, via Billy, Nov 6, 2026 · Exchange rate ¥6.69 = $1 (Nov 5, 2026)
Lower end assumes domestic implants/materials, a regular public department and an uncomplicated case. Upper end assumes imported materials, robotic assistance, or an international department or private hospital. The range is wide — typical cost depends on implant/material and hospital tier.
United States
US cash: $5,000 – $10,000 per eye, total self-pay.
Base $3,500–$7,000 + multifocal upgrade $1,500–$3,000 per eye (toric $500–$1,500, EDOF $1,000–$2,500). Total is base + upgrade arithmetic from the same page's tables, not a single published total. Medicare covers the standard monofocal base.
Source: CoveredUSA (base + upgrade tables on same page) · Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · Confidence: Medium-High · Estimate only, not a quote.
Wait time / days needed / what's included: not yet verified for this procedure. We only publish wait times where we have verified them — see Wait times.