Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center traces its roots to the Canton Ophthalmic Hospital, founded in 1835 and widely regarded as the first Western-style hospital in China. The modern center was established in 1983 and is affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University.
It is one of the largest eye hospitals in China, with subspecialty clinics for cataract, retina, glaucoma, cornea, refractive surgery and pediatric eye conditions.
Why patients choose Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center
- Roots in the 1835 Ophthalmic Hospital — the first Western hospital in China
- Ranked No. 1 in China for ophthalmology year after year
- Home of China’s only State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology
- Permanent headquarters of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 80 nationally (tier A+)
From the China Hospital Rankings by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute (2023 edition, published November 16, 2024), voted by more than 5,000 senior specialists of the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Ranked departments
Departments in China’s national top 10 in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking. Open one for its ranking, what it treats and how to book.
Specialists
- Cataract
- Cataract surgery techniques
- Lens regeneration research
Location and contact
- Address
- 54 Xianlie South Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
- Main phone
- +86 20-66607666
Campuses
- Zhujiang New Town Campus Open in map 7 Jinsui Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
- Quzhuang Campus Open in map 54 Xianlie South Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
中山大学中山眼科中心
广东省广州市越秀区先烈南路54号
- Zhujiang New Town Campus 广东省广州市天河区金穗路7号
For international patients
- International patient department
- Yes
- How to book
- International department, Email, and Phone
- Documents needed
- Not yet verified
- Languages spoken
- Not yet verified
- Fee tiers
- Not yet verified
- Payment methods
- Foreign bank card
- Foreign bank cards accepted
- Yes
- Typical wait for a first appointment
- Not yet verified
- Visa invitation letter
- Not yet verified
- Direct billing with international insurers
- Yes
International eye care service
- Phone
- +86 189 2210 6862
+86 189 2210 2338 - premierecare@gzzoc.com
- Location
- Zhujiang New Town Campus, 7 Jinsui Road, Tianhe District (outpatient 10F, inpatient 17F)
Official contact published by the hospital. Prefer someone to handle it in your language? Our coordinators can book for you.
International patient information verified on October 14, 2026.
How to get treated here as an international patient
- Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
- We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
- We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
- In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
Hospital background and scale
- 1.1M Outpatient visits a year
- 78K Operations a year
- 1 National key clinical specialties
Figures as published by the hospital (2018).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center located?
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center is in Guangzhou, China. Address: 54 Xianlie South Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.
Can foreign patients be treated at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center?
Major Chinese hospitals generally treat foreign patients who hold a valid passport. Language, registration and payment are the usual obstacles; our coordinators can help with appointments, interpretation and logistics.
How can I book an appointment at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center?
Appointments are made through the hospital’s official channels, and well-known specialists are often booked weeks ahead. Send us your case and we will advise on the best route and the expected waiting time.
What is Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center known for?
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center is particularly well known for Ophthalmology.
