Expert Eye Care at One of Shanghai's Premier Academic Medical Centers
The Department of Ophthalmology at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of Shanghai's most distinguished ophthalmology centers, with a national reputation for excellence in cataract surgery, glaucoma, retinal disease, oculoplastic surgery, ocular oncology, and the management of complex eye conditions. Uniquely positioned within a hospital renowned for its craniofacial and plastic surgery programs, the ophthalmology department offers particular expertise in oculoplastic and orbital surgery, thyroid eye disease, and the ocular management of craniofacial conditions. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their ophthalmic care journey at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.
About the Department
The ophthalmology department operates a comprehensive eye clinic, a cataract and refractive surgery center, a glaucoma clinic, a retinal disease clinic, an oculoplastic and orbital surgery program, an ocular oncology service, a low vision clinic, and works in close collaboration with craniofacial surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and oncology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.
Conditions Treated
Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification — Micro-incision cataract surgery (MICS); foldable IOL implantation; topical anesthesia; day-case surgery
- Premium IOLs — Monofocal; toric IOLs for astigmatism correction; multifocal IOLs (PanOptix, Symfony); extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOLs; light-adjustable lens (LAL)
- Complex Cataract Surgery — Mature and hypermature cataracts; subluxated lens (Marfan syndrome, pseudoexfoliation); combined cataract + glaucoma surgery; combined cataract + vitrectomy
- Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) — Laser capsulotomy; lens fragmentation; corneal incisions; improved precision
Glaucoma
- Medical Management — Prostaglandin analogues; beta-blockers; alpha-agonists; carbonic anhydrase inhibitors; fixed combinations; SLT as first-line alternative
- Laser Treatment — Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT); laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) for angle closure; argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI)
- Glaucoma Surgery — Trabeculectomy with mitomycin C; Ahmed and Baerveldt tube shunts; MIGS (iStent, Hydrus, XEN gel stent); cyclophotocoagulation
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma — Particular expertise in PACG management; clear lens extraction; goniosynechialysis
Retinal Disease
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) — Anti-VEGF therapy (ranibizumab, aflibercept, faricimab); treat-and-extend protocols; PDT for PCV
- Diabetic Retinopathy — Anti-VEGF for DME; panretinal photocoagulation; vitrectomy for PDR complications
- Retinal Detachment — Pneumatic retinopexy; scleral buckling; pars plana vitrectomy (PPV); 25G/27G microincision vitrectomy
- Macular Hole & ERM — PPV with ILM peeling; gas tamponade; inverted ILM flap for large holes
- Retinal Vascular Disease — CRVO; BRVO; anti-VEGF; dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex)
Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's oculoplastic program is uniquely strengthened by its integration with one of China's premier craniofacial and plastic surgery programs:
- Eyelid Surgery — Ptosis correction (levator advancement, frontalis sling); upper and lower blepharoplasty; ectropion and entropion repair; eyelid reconstruction after tumor excision; Asian double eyelid surgery
- Lacrimal System — Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR — external and endoscopic); nasolacrimal duct probing and intubation; canalicular repair
- Orbital Surgery — Orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease (Graves' ophthalmopathy); orbital tumor excision; orbital fracture repair; enucleation and evisceration; orbital implants (porous polyethylene, hydroxyapatite)
- Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) — Teprotumumab (IGF-1R inhibitor) for active TED; orbital decompression; strabismus surgery; eyelid surgery; coordination with endocrinology and craniofacial surgery
- Anophthalmic Socket — Orbital implant; custom ocular prosthesis; socket reconstruction; coordination with maxillofacial prosthetics
Ocular Oncology
- Uveal Melanoma — Plaque brachytherapy (I-125); proton beam therapy coordination; enucleation; genetic testing (GEP, GNAQ/GNA11, BAP1); liver surveillance for metastases; tebentafusp for metastatic uveal melanoma
- Retinoblastoma — Intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC); intravitreal chemotherapy; systemic chemotherapy; laser photocoagulation; cryotherapy; enucleation; coordination with pediatric oncology
- Conjunctival Tumors — Squamous cell carcinoma; melanoma; excision with cryotherapy; topical mitomycin C; topical interferon alpha-2b
- Orbital Tumors — Cavernous hemangioma; lymphoma; lacrimal gland tumors; metastatic orbital disease
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
- Strabismus Surgery — Recession and resection procedures; adjustable sutures; botulinum toxin injection; complex strabismus after orbital surgery
- Amblyopia — Patching; atropine penalization; dichoptic therapy
- Pediatric Cataract — Lensectomy; IOL implantation in children; amblyopia management
- Myopia Control — Orthokeratology (OK lenses); low-dose atropine (0.01-0.05%); MiSight contact lenses; peripheral defocus spectacle lenses (Stellest, MiyoSmart)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) — Laser photocoagulation; anti-VEGF (bevacizumab, ranibizumab) for zone I and posterior zone II ROP; vitrectomy for advanced ROP
Cornea & Ocular Surface
- Corneal Transplantation — DMEK; DSAEK; DALK; penetrating keratoplasty
- Dry Eye Disease — Meibomian gland dysfunction; IPL therapy; cyclosporine; lifitegrast; autologous serum; scleral lenses
- Pterygium — Conjunctival autograft with fibrin glue; low recurrence rates
Why International Patients Choose Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastic & Orbital Expertise — Unique integration with craniofacial and plastic surgery for complex orbital and eyelid reconstruction
- Thyroid Eye Disease — Teprotumumab; orbital decompression; multidisciplinary TED team
- Ocular Oncology — Plaque brachytherapy for uveal melanoma; IAC for retinoblastoma; tebentafusp for metastatic uveal melanoma
- Myopia Control — Comprehensive pediatric myopia management program; orthokeratology; low-dose atropine
- Craniofacial Integration — Seamless collaboration with craniofacial surgery for orbital dystopia, craniosynostosis, and hemifacial microsomia
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class ophthalmic care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your eye condition, visual acuity, OCT reports, imaging, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate ophthalmologist based on your condition — cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, ocular oncology, or pediatric ophthalmology.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- Diagnostic Assessment — Full coordination of OCT, visual field, biometry, and other required investigations.
- Treatment Coordination — Full coordination of surgical admission or outpatient procedure scheduling.
- Post-Treatment Follow-Up — Treatment report translation, medication guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you have a cataract, glaucoma, retinal disease, thyroid eye disease, an orbital condition, ocular tumor, or a complex eye condition — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's ophthalmology team.
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