Ophthalmology at Shanghai First People's Hospital | CMCS

One of China's Premier Centers for Comprehensive Eye Care

The Department of Ophthalmology at Shanghai First People's Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of China's most distinguished and nationally recognized ophthalmology centers, with a national reputation for excellence in glaucoma, retinal disease, cataract surgery, ocular oncology, corneal disease, neuro-ophthalmology, and the management of complex eye conditions. Consistently ranked among China's top ophthalmology programs, the department combines outstanding clinical expertise with a world-class research program, offering international patients access to some of China's most eminent ophthalmologists across all subspecialties of eye care.

For international patients with glaucoma, retinal disease, cataracts, ocular tumors, corneal conditions, or complex eye problems — Shanghai First People's Hospital's ophthalmology department offers an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, diagnostic capability, and research leadership. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their ophthalmic care journey.

About the Department

The ophthalmology department is a national key clinical specialty and national ophthalmology training center operating a comprehensive eye clinic, a glaucoma center, a retinal disease center, a cataract and refractive surgery center, an ocular oncology program, a cornea and ocular surface clinic, a neuro-ophthalmology clinic, a pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus program, an oculoplastic and orbital surgery program, and works in close collaboration with neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, and endocrinology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.

Faculty members publish regularly in leading ophthalmology journals including Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, and American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Glaucoma

Shanghai First People's Hospital's glaucoma program is one of China's most comprehensive and highest-volume:

• Medical Management — Prostaglandin analogues (latanoprost, bimatoprost, travoprost, tafluprost); beta-blockers (timolol); alpha-agonists (brimonidine); carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (dorzolamide, brinzolamide); fixed combinations; netarsudil (Rho kinase inhibitor); latanoprostene bunod; preservative-free formulations for sensitive eyes
• Laser Treatment — Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) as first-line alternative to drops; laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) for angle closure; argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI); micropulse laser trabeculoplasty (MLT)
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) — iStent inject W; Hydrus microstent; XEN gel stent; OMNI; Kahook Dual Blade goniotomy; GATT (gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy); combined with cataract surgery
• Conventional Glaucoma Surgery — Trabeculectomy with mitomycin C; Ahmed glaucoma valve; Baerveldt tube shunt; Molteno implant; needling for failed blebs
• Cyclodestructive Procedures — Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC); endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP); micropulse cyclophotocoagulation for refractory glaucoma
• Angle-Closure Glaucoma — Particular expertise in PACG management (high prevalence in Chinese population); LPI; clear lens extraction; goniosynechialysis; phacoemulsification for phacomorphic glaucoma
• Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG) — IOP-lowering therapy; neuroprotection strategies; vascular risk factor management
• Pediatric Glaucoma — Primary congenital glaucoma; goniotomy; trabeculotomy; trabeculectomy; tube shunts; Ahmed valve for refractory cases

Retinal Disease

Medical Retina

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) — Anti-VEGF therapy: ranibizumab; aflibercept; faricimab (Vabysmo — dual Ang-2/VEGF inhibitor); brolucizumab; treat-and-extend protocols; PDT for PCV (polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy); high-dose aflibercept (q16w dosing); port delivery system (Susvimo) for sustained ranibizumab delivery
• Diabetic Retinopathy & DME — Anti-VEGF for DME (faricimab; aflibercept; ranibizumab); panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) for PDR; dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex); fluocinolone acetonide implant (Iluvien) for chronic DME; systemic glycemic control coordination
• Retinal Vascular Occlusions — CRVO and BRVO; anti-VEGF; dexamethasone implant; laser for macular edema; neovascularization management
• Myopic Maculopathy — Myopic CNV: anti-VEGF; myopic traction maculopathy: vitrectomy; myopic foveoschisis management
• Uveitis — Infectious and non-infectious uveitis; corticosteroids; immunosuppression (methotrexate, mycophenolate, azathioprine); biologics (adalimumab — Humira for non-infectious uveitis; infliximab; secukinumab); fluocinolone acetonide implant (Yutiq) for chronic non-infectious posterior uveitis

Surgical Retina

• Retinal Detachment — Pneumatic retinopexy; scleral buckling; pars plana vitrectomy (PPV); 25G/27G microincision vitrectomy; one of China's highest-volume retinal detachment surgery programs
• Macular Hole — PPV with ILM peeling; gas tamponade (SF6, C3F8); inverted ILM flap for large holes; prone positioning; high success rates for stage 2-4 macular holes
• Epiretinal Membrane (ERM) — PPV with ERM and ILM peeling; visual recovery monitoring
• Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) — Complex retinal detachment with PVR; silicone oil tamponade; membrane peeling; relaxing retinotomy
• Diabetic Vitrectomy — Vitreous hemorrhage; tractional retinal detachment; combined tractional-rhegmatogenous detachment
• Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery — ROP vitrectomy; familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR); persistent fetal vasculature (PFV)

Cataract Surgery

• Phacoemulsification — Micro-incision cataract surgery (MICS); torsional and longitudinal ultrasound; topical anesthesia; day-case surgery; one of China's highest-volume cataract programs
• Premium IOLs — Toric IOLs for astigmatism; multifocal IOLs (PanOptix, Symfony, AT LISA); extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOLs; light-adjustable lens (LAL); small aperture IOL (IC-8) for irregular cornea
• Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) — Laser capsulotomy; lens fragmentation; corneal incisions; improved precision for premium IOL cases
• Complex Cataract Surgery — Subluxated lens (Marfan, pseudoexfoliation); mature and hypermature cataracts; combined cataract + glaucoma (phaco-MIGS); combined cataract + vitrectomy; posterior capsule rupture management
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) — For high myopia and hyperopia; premium IOL selection; presbyopia correction

Ocular Oncology

Shanghai First People's Hospital's ocular oncology program is one of China's most comprehensive:

• Uveal Melanoma — Plaque brachytherapy (I-125 and Ru-106) for small-medium tumors; proton beam therapy coordination; enucleation for large tumors; genetic testing (GEP, GNAQ/GNA11, BAP1, SF3B1); liver surveillance; tebentafusp for metastatic uveal melanoma
• Retinoblastoma — Intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) via ophthalmic artery; intravitreal chemotherapy (melphalan, topotecan); systemic chemotherapy; laser photocoagulation; cryotherapy; enucleation; coordination with pediatric oncology; one of China's most experienced retinoblastoma programs
• Conjunctival Tumors — OSSN (ocular surface squamous neoplasia): topical interferon alpha-2b; topical mitomycin C; excision with cryotherapy; conjunctival melanoma: excision + adjuvant therapy
• Choroidal Hemangioma — PDT; anti-VEGF; proton beam therapy for diffuse hemangioma
• Orbital Tumors — Cavernous hemangioma; lymphoma; lacrimal gland tumors; metastatic orbital disease; coordination with oncology
• Eyelid Tumors — Basal cell carcinoma; sebaceous gland carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; Mohs surgery coordination; reconstruction

Cornea & Ocular Surface

• Corneal Transplantation — DMEK (Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty); DSAEK; DALK (deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty); penetrating keratoplasty; one of China's most experienced corneal transplant programs
• Keratoconus — Corneal cross-linking (CXL) with riboflavin and UV-A; accelerated CXL; DALK for advanced keratoconus; scleral lenses; Intacs corneal ring segments
• Dry Eye Disease — Meibomian gland dysfunction; IPL therapy; cyclosporine (Restasis, Cequa); lifitegrast (Xiidra); autologous serum; scleral lenses; punctal plugs; perfluorohexyloctane (Miebo) for evaporative dry eye
• Ocular Surface Reconstruction — Amniotic membrane transplantation; limbal stem cell transplantation (LSCT) for limbal stem cell deficiency; cultivated limbal epithelial transplantation (CLET)
• Pterygium — Conjunctival autograft with fibrin glue; low recurrence rates
• Bullous Keratopathy — DMEK for Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy

Refractive Surgery

• LASIK & LASEK — Wavefront-guided and wavefront-optimized LASIK; femtosecond LASIK (iLASIK); LASEK; PRK; for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) — Flapless refractive surgery; SMILE Pro; for myopia and astigmatism; faster recovery; reduced dry eye vs. LASIK
• Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) — EVO ICL for high myopia not suitable for laser; V4c with central port; excellent visual outcomes; reversible
• Phakic IOL — For extreme myopia; anterior chamber phakic IOL

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

• Strabismus Surgery — Recession and resection; adjustable sutures; botulinum toxin; complex strabismus; one of China's most experienced strabismus programs
• Amblyopia — Patching; atropine penalization; dichoptic therapy; CAM stimulator
• Myopia Control — Orthokeratology (OK lenses); low-dose atropine (0.01-0.05%); MiSight; Stellest; MiyoSmart; 0.1% atropine for faster progression
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) — Anti-VEGF (bevacizumab, ranibizumab) for zone I and posterior zone II ROP; laser photocoagulation; vitrectomy for advanced ROP (stage 4-5)
• Pediatric Cataract — Lensectomy; IOL implantation in children; amblyopia management; one of China's most experienced pediatric cataract programs

Neuro-Ophthalmology

• Optic Neuritis — IV methylprednisolone; MS workup; NMOSD (AQP4-IgG, MOG-IgG) evaluation; coordination with neurology
• Papilledema & IIH — Acetazolamide; topiramate; weight loss; CSF diversion coordination with neurosurgery; optic nerve sheath fenestration
• Ischemic Optic Neuropathy — AION and PION; vascular risk factor management; giant cell arteritis evaluation
• Diplopia & Ocular Motility Disorders — Cranial nerve palsies; thyroid eye disease; myasthenia gravis; coordination with neurology and endocrinology

Why International Patients Choose Shanghai First People's Hospital Ophthalmology

• China's National Leader — Consistently ranked among China's top ophthalmology programs; national training center
• Glaucoma Expertise — One of China's most comprehensive glaucoma programs; MIGS; PACG expertise for Chinese patients
• Retinoblastoma IAC — One of China's most experienced intra-arterial chemotherapy programs for retinoblastoma
• Faricimab (Vabysmo) — Dual Ang-2/VEGF inhibitor for AMD and DME; extended dosing intervals
• DMEK Expertise — One of China's most experienced DMEK programs for Fuchs' dystrophy and bullous keratopathy
• SMILE Pro — Latest-generation flapless refractive surgery; reduced dry eye vs. LASIK
• Cost-Effectiveness — World-class ophthalmic care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries

The CMCS Patient Journey

1. Initial Inquiry — Share your eye condition, visual acuity, OCT reports, visual field results, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
2. Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
3. Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate ophthalmologist based on your condition — glaucoma, retina, cataract, ocular oncology, cornea, refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, or neuro-ophthalmology.
4. Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation with minimal waiting time.
5. Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Shanghai First People's Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
6. Diagnostic Assessment — Full coordination of OCT, visual field, fluorescein angiography, biometry, and other required investigations.
7. Treatment Coordination — Full coordination of surgical admission, injection scheduling, or laser procedure booking.
8. Post-Treatment Follow-Up — Treatment report translation, medication guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.

Book a Consultation

If you have glaucoma, retinal disease, a cataract, an ocular tumor, a corneal condition, or any complex eye problem — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai First People's Hospital's ophthalmology team.

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