Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (ZOC) is the largest public ophthalmic (eye-specialty) hospital in China and the only national eye specialty hospital directly under the National Health Commission. It is affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University and has multiple campuses in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
- Founded: Originally traced back to early Western eye care in the 1800s; the modern center was established in 1965 and named Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in 1983.
- Type: Public, Grade 3A eye hospital — highest hospital rating in China.
- Role: Integrates clinical services, medical education, research, blindness prevention, and training.
- Recognition: It’s one of the top ophthalmic institutions in China and globally, with a State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology — the only one in the country.
👁️🗨️ Main Departments & Eye Treatment Areas
ZOC focuses on comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases through specialized clinical departments. Key departments include:
🧑⚕️ Clinical Subspecialties
- Cataract Department (白内障科) – cataract diagnosis and surgical treatment
- Glaucoma Department (青光眼科) – diagnosis, laser therapy, surgery for glaucoma cases
- Corneal Disease Department (角膜病科)
- Retina & Vitreous Department (眼底病科) – includes treatment for diabetic eye disease, macular disorders
- Orbital Disease & Ocular Oncology (眼眶病与眼肿瘤科) – tumors and diseases around the eye
- Oculoplastic & Lacrimal Tract Department (眼整形与泪道科) – eye cosmetic, tear duct issues
- Strabismus & Amblyopia Department (斜视与弱视科) – crossed eyes and “lazy eye” treatment
- Refractive & Myopia Control – laser vision correction and myopia prevention
- Ocular Immunology & Uveitis – inflammation and immune-related eye diseases
- Ophthalmic Emergency & Trauma – urgent care for eye injuries
- General Ophthalmic Outpatient Services
- Anesthesia & Surgical Support units
📊 What Patients Can Expect
✔ Outpatient Consultations: Comprehensive exams and diagnostics for common and complex eye conditions.
✔ Surgical Treatments: Cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, retinal procedures, laser vision correction, ocular tumor surgery, trauma repair, eyelid and lacrimal procedures.
✔ Emergency Eye Care: Acute injury and urgent eye disease services.
✔ Myopia Control & Vision Screening: Programs for children and adolescents to manage nearsightedness, including prevention strategies.
🔬 Education & Research
ZOC is more than a hospital — it’s a major academic and research hub:
- Hosts the State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, leading eye-disease research and innovation in China.
- Conducts pioneering research in areas like stem cell therapy, myopia prevention, genetic eye diseases, AI diagnostics, and more.
- Trains ophthalmologists, residents, and postgraduates, contributing significantly to national and global eye health.
ZOC’s research has produced internationally recognized breakthroughs, including contributions to understanding and preventing nearsightedness and genetic retinal diseases.
📍 Campus & Contact Info
📌 Main Campus (Ouzhuang): No. 54 Xianlie South Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
📌 Zhujiang New Town Campus: No. 7 Jinsui Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
☎️ Phone: +86-20-8733-0000 (general)
