Retinal surgery scheduled on assessment
For stable, elective retinal conditions, the hospital schedules surgery on assessment. Acute, sight-threatening emergencies are never travelled.
Also known as: retinal detachment surgery abroad, vitrectomy, retina surgery
Why patients travel for this
- —Elective ophthalmology carries long public waits in the UK and Canada.
- —Delivered in a tertiary hospital with full ophthalmic support.
- —Stable, elective cases only — acute emergencies are never accepted.
The waiting-list reality at home
- —🇬🇧 UK / 🇨🇦 Canada: ophthalmology surgery carries long public waits.
- —Acute, sight-threatening cases must be treated at home, not travelled.
Common questions
Do you accept acute retinal detachment?
No. Acute, sight-threatening retinal emergencies must be treated immediately at home and are never accepted for cross-border travel. Only stable, elective cases cleared by the hospital's assessment.
Who performs the treatment?
All medical and dental treatment is delivered by a top-6 Chinese public tertiary (Grade A) hospital, at its International Healthcare Center. Quinsai Health coordinates your journey and does not provide treatment.
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