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Glaucoma surgery
China — cash estimate
¥5,000 – ¥15,000
$748 – $2,244
per eye. Trabeculectomy ¥5,000–8,000 ($748 – $1,197); drainage valve ¥10,000–15,000 ($1,496 – $2,244)
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: $1,000 – $6,300 per eye.
Laser $1,000–$2,000; trabeculectomy ~$4,200; microshunt ~$6,300; more involved surgery avg ~$5,000, plus anesthesia/OR fees. Glaucoma is medically necessary, so most US patients pay deductible/coinsurance, not the full cash figure.
Source: Glaucoma Research Foundation (posted 2025-10-23, reviewed by Angelo P. Tanna, MD) · Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · Confidence: High for point figures; no single flat range · 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.