Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital

This study integrates multiple diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, and key diagnostic and treatment points.

Hospital Overview

Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital is the Guangdong Regional Headquarters of Aier Eye Hospital Group and a large-scale tertiary specialized eye hospital integrating medical care, teaching, research, and academics. Originating from the Chen Yaozhen–Mao Wenshu Eye Memorial Clinic established in 1992, the hospital was officially renamed after joining Aier Eye Hospital Group in 2008. It provides comprehensive ophthalmic services across refractive surgery, pediatric eye care, fundus diseases, cataract, glaucoma, and other eye diseases.

City

Located in Yuexiu District, in the central area of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

Hospital Positioning

A tertiary specialized eye hospital serving as the Guangdong Regional Headquarters of Aier Eye Hospital Group.

Regional Medical

A comprehensive ophthalmology center with five major clinical departments and specialized clinics covering refractive surgery, pediatric eye care, fundus diseases, cataract, glaucoma, high myopia, diabetic eye disease, macular disease, and dry eye.

1992

Originally Established

36,000 m²

Building Area

Inpatient Beds

311

Employees

Major Clinical Departments

Core treatment areas

Core Specialties

The hospital has five clinical departments: Refractive Surgery, Optometry & Pediatric Eye Disease, Fundus Disease, Cataract & Glaucoma, and Comprehensive Ophthalmology. It also offers specialized clinics for intraocular lens myopia surgery, high myopia, diabetic eye disease, macular disease, dry eye, providing comprehensive eye disease diagnosis and treatment services.

Core Advantages

As a hospital under China’s first IPO-listed eye care chain, Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital leads in refractive surgery, ranking first in Guangdong Province for refractive surgery volume. The hospital has established a joint laboratory with Jinan University to conduct in-depth research in areas such as “visual system injury and repair.” In 2026, Professor Wang Zheng was selected into the “Top 50 Most Influential Eye Care Professionals Worldwide” list.

Multiple Authoritative Domestic and International Qualifications

Professional qualifications, international technology partnerships, and specialized training certifications demonstrate comprehensive strength in ophthalmic care.

International Certifications & Cooperation

ZEISS VisuMax Clinical Cooperation Unit

Recognized as a ZEISS VisuMax Femtosecond Laser Clinical Cooperation Unit in 2016.

EVO ICL Center of Excellence

Recognized as an EVO ICL Center of Excellence in 2017 for expertise in implantable lens surgery.

EVO ICL National Training Center

Recognized as an EVO ICL National Training Center in 2024, supporting professional training in implantable collamer lens procedures.

Global Partnerships & Honors

Jinan University Joint Laboratory

A joint laboratory with Jinan University conducts research in areas including visual system injury and repair.

Global SMILE Surgery Recognition

Received the SMILE Surgery Quality Award and recognition as a global leading institution for SMILE surgery volume in 2022.

Global First 3D Personalized Myopia Surgery

Completed the world's first 3D personalized myopia surgery using its documented “全光塑 3D 精雕” technology in 2023.

Specialized Qualifications

Tertiary Eye Hospital Certified in 2016 according to national tertiary specialized hospital standards.

National Drug Clinical Trial Institution (GCP) Certified in 2017 for drug and medical device clinical trials.

Medical Device Clinical Trial Institution Filing Completed in 2018 — Filing No. 201800214.

Drug Clinical Trial Institution Filing Completed in 2020 — Filing No. 2020000139.

National High-Tech Enterprise Certified in 2025 as a national-level technology enterprise.

Medical Insurance Designated Institution Designated for provincial and municipal medical insurance.

Alcon Refractive Surgery Training Center Recognized as a specialized training center for refractive surgery.

Specialty Centers & Core Medical Sciences

Specialized refractive surgery, pediatric eye care, retinal disease, cataract and glaucoma, and comprehensive ophthalmology services supported by experienced clinical teams.

REF

Refractive Surgery

PED

Optometry & Pediatric Eye Disease

RET

Fundus Disease

CAT

Cataract & Glaucoma

Leading key specialties

Refractive Surgery Department

Department Overview

The Refractive Surgery Department is one of the key departments of Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital. Led by Professor Wang Zheng, Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Science and drafter of China’s myopia surgery standards and expert enjoying special government allowances, and Dr. Xiong Lu as Department Director, the department ranks first in Guangdong Province in refractive surgery volume. It is an ICL clinical training base officially certified by STAAR Company.

Core Technologies

SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) – Flap-free, minimally invasive procedure with rapid postoperative recovery.
FS-LASIK – Personalized corneal flap creation with excellent visual outcomes.
3D Precision Vision Correction – Global vision correction technology with personalized customization.
Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) – A preferred reversible option for high myopia.
TICL Toric Lens Implantation – Corrects myopia and astigmatism.
Presbyopia Surgery – Lens-based correction for presbyopia.

Areas of expertise:

Refractive errors.
Laser corneal refractive surgery.
Myopia surgery.
Drafting of China’s myopia surgery standards.

Leading key specialties

Optometry & Pediatric Eye Disease Department

Department Overview

The Optometry & Pediatric Eye Disease Department is one of the key departments, led by Professor Lan Weizhong, member of WHO Global Myopia Prevention and Control Program Expert Group. It provides youth myopia prevention and control, high-quality medical optometry and glasses fitting, strabismus and amblyopia correction, and is one of the authoritative child eye health and myopia prevention centers in South China.

Core Technologies

Orthokeratology Lens Fitting (OK Lens) – Overnight lens wear to control myopia.
Myopia Prevention Comprehensive Plan – Myopia prevention and control.
Cloud Clip Myopia Monitoring – Intelligent monitoring of eye-use behavior.
Binocular Vision Training – Improves binocular visual function.
Minimally Invasive Strabismus Surgery – Microsurgical correction of strabismus.
Amblyopia Comprehensive Treatment – Personalized treatment plans for amblyopia.

Areas of expertise:

Complex refractive errors.
Childhood myopia prevention and control.
Strabismus and amblyopia.
Comprehensive pediatric vision management.

Leading key specialties

Fundus Disease Department

Department Overview

The Fundus Disease Department has a strong expert team led by Professor Tang Shibo (expert enjoying government allowances) and Professor Lin Xiaofeng (Group General President). The team comprises 4 doctoral supervisors and other high-level medical professionals, with fundus disease diagnosis and treatment reaching the forefront domestically and internationally.

Core Technologies

Vitrectomy – Treatment for retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage.
Fundus Laser Therapy – Treatment for diabetic retinopathy and other retinal conditions.
Anti-VEGF Injection – Treatment for macular diseases.
Retinal Detachment Surgery – Treatment for complex retinal detachment.
27G Minimally Invasive Vitrectomy – Minimally invasive procedure with rapid recovery.
Optos Ultra-widefield Imaging – 200° ultra-widefield retinal examination.

Areas of expertise:

Vitreoretinal diseases.
Fundus disease diagnosis and treatment.
Vitreoretinal clinical research and applications.

Leading key specialties

Cataract & Glaucoma Department

Department Overview

The Cataract & Glaucoma Department is led by Professor Lin Zhende, a leading expert in cataract academic field in China, with Dr. Wu Zheming as the academic leader. The department has extensive experience treating various complex cataracts, and introduced the new “G6 Micropulse Transscleral Laser Treatment” technology in 2024.

Core Technologies

Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery – Precise capsulotomy and corneal incisions.
Premium Cataract Surgery – Multifocal intraocular lens implantation.
Phacoemulsification – Minimally invasive cataract surgery.
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) – Minimally invasive procedure with rapid recovery.
G6 Micropulse Laser – Advanced laser treatment for glaucoma.
Glaucoma Drainage Valve Implantation – Treatment for refractory glaucoma.

Areas of expertise:

Cataract diagnosis and treatment.
Glaucoma management.
Complex cataract surgery.
Phacoemulsification

Leading key specialties

Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department

Department Overview

The Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of lacrimal diseases, pterygium, eyelid diseases, dry eye, and various common eye diseases. It has a specialized dry eye clinic and was among the first in Guangzhou to introduce LipiFlow thermal pulsation treatment for meibomian glands.

Core Technologies

Optimal Pulse Technology (OPT) – Treatment for dry eye.
LipiFlow – Improves meibomian gland function.
Lacrimal Duct Recanalization – Treatment for lacrimal duct obstruction.
Pterygium Excision – Combined with amniotic membrane transplantation.
Corneal Transplantation – Treatment for corneal diseases.
Dry Eye SPA – Personalized dry eye treatment plans.

Areas of expertise:

Dry eye.
Corneal diseases.
Ocular surface diseases.

Advantages of Cutting-Edge Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies

Flap-free minimally invasive refractive surgery for myopia correction, designed to support rapid postoperative recovery.

Implantable collamer lens procedures provide reversible vision correction options for high myopia, with TICL also addressing astigmatism.

Advanced vitrectomy and retinal surgery are used to treat retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and other complex fundus diseases.

Femtosecond laser technology supports precise cataract surgery, including capsulotomy and incision creation.

MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) Consultation System

Multidisciplinary Care for Complex Eye Diseases

The hospital provides multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for complex ophthalmic conditions, integrating expertise in refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, fundus diseases, cataract, glaucoma, corneal diseases, and comprehensive ophthalmology.

Multidisciplinary collaboration supports individualized treatment planning for patients with high myopia, complex cataracts, retinal diseases, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular disease, and other complex eye conditions.

Modern Medical Facilities and Patient-Centered Care

Specialized ophthalmic facilities, advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment, and comfortable patient environments support comprehensive eye care.

Hospital Environment

Hospital Exterior

Outpatient Area

Patient Lounge

Ophthalmology Clinic

Patient Ward

High-end medical equipment

ZEISS SMILE Femtosecond Laser

Advanced femtosecond laser technology supports minimally invasive SMILE procedures for refractive error correction.

Femtosecond Laser Cataract System

Advanced laser-assisted cataract surgery equipment supports precise capsulotomy and surgical incision procedures.

ZEISS OCT

Optical coherence tomography provides high-resolution retinal and ocular imaging to support diagnosis and treatment planning.

Comprehensive Ophthalmic Environment

Five major clinical ophthalmology departments.
Specialized clinics for high myopia, diabetic eye disease, macular disease, and dry eye.
Advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment.
Comprehensive eye disease diagnosis and treatment services.

Premium Patient Rooms

Quiet and comfortable postoperative recovery wards.
Private bathrooms available.
Mainly designed to support patients requiring postoperative recovery.
Inpatient room reference: approximately ¥400–800/night (room charge only).

Patient Accommodation Options

The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou — 15-min drive, ¥1,500–3,000/night.
Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe — 10-min drive, ¥800–1,500/night.
JI Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe — 8-min drive, ¥400–600/night.

Location and Transportation