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Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 Ophthalmology Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)

China's Ophthalmology Sector: Global Standing

China’s ophthalmology field has emerged as a global leader in clinical care, research, and innovation, driven by massive patient demand and technological advancements. According to Nature Index and The Lancet Global Health, China ranks 3rd worldwide in ophthalmology research output (2023), excelling in areas such as:

  • Myopia prevention and control (pioneering outdoor activity campaigns and orthokeratology lenses).

  • Cataract surgery volume (over 10 million annual procedures, the highest globally).

  • AI-driven diagnostics (e.g., Alibaba’s AI for diabetic retinopathy screening).


While Western institutions (e.g., Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute) lead in subspecialties like gene therapy for inherited retinal diseases, China dominates in high-volume surgical efficiency and public health initiatives. Key strengths include:

✔ Government-funded innovation: National projects targeting pediatric myopia and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

✔ Tele-ophthalmology: Platforms like "Bright Eyes" providing rural access to diagnostics.

✔ Global collaborations: Partnerships with Singapore National Eye Centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital for glaucoma research.


Top 10 Ophthalmology Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)


Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 Ophthalmology Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)
Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 Ophthalmology Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)

1. Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou)

  • Reputation Score: 11.076

  • Global Recognition: Ranked #1 in Asia for glaucoma and retinal surgery.

  • Key Innovations:

    • 3D-printed corneal implants for keratoconus.

    • AI algorithms predicting glaucoma progression (accuracy >95%).

  • Core Team:

    • Prof. Liu Yizhi (Director): World-renowned expert in complex cataract surgery.

    • Prof. He Mingguang: Leader in myopia epidemiology research.

2. Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University (Beijing)

  • Reputation Score: 8.804

  • Specialization: Pediatric ophthalmology and ocular oncology.

  • Key Doctors:

    • Prof. Wang Ningli (President): Pioneer in angle-closure glaucoma screening.

    • Dr. Li Qiyuan: Treatment of ocular trauma and retinal diseases.

3. Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University (Shanghai)

  • Reputation Score: 7.978

  • Strengths: Corneal transplantation and ocular surface reconstruction.

  • Key Innovations:

    • Bioengineered amniotic membrane grafts for chemical burns.

    • First Chinese hospital to adopt robot-assisted vitrectomy.

  • Core Team:

    • Prof. Zhou Xingtao: Leading refractive surgery authority.

4. Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (Hangzhou)

  • Reputation Score: 6.630

  • Focus: Diabetic retinopathy and telemedicine.

  • Key Doctor: Prof. Yao Ke (Developed China’s first AI-based DR grading system).

5. Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (Wenzhou)

  • Reputation Score: 5.761

  • Specialization: Myopia control and optometric research.

  • Global Impact: Hosts the WHO Collaborating Centre for Myopia Prevention.


Rankings 6–10 (2023)

Rank

Hospital

City

Reputation Score

Notable Focus

6

Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai

4.065

Orbital tumor surgery

7

Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH)

Beijing

3.598

Uveitis and rare diseases

8

Shanghai General Hospital

Shanghai

3.152

Ocular trauma

9

Tianjin Eye Hospital

Tianjin

2.283

Pediatric strabismus

10

Peking University People’s Hospital

Beijing

1.457

Dry eye syndrome



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