The patient, Jiang Yanchen, is a college student from Dezhou, Shandong Province. His story has touched many across China.
In 2022, he lay prone on a yoga mat to take the national college entrance exam, scoring nearly 60 points above the threshold for Shandong’s second-tier universities and securing admission to Dezhou University. By 2023, however, his condition had worsened. He suffered respiratory failure, his lung function dropped to just 20 percent of normal, and severe osteoporosis raised surgical risks dramatically.
In December 2024, Jiang was admitted to Chengdu BOE Hospital. Spinal surgeon Liang Yijian called it “the most severe deformity I have seen in over 20 years. “The challenge was unprecedented. Unlike typical kyphosis, Jiang’s spine bent in reverse, lengthened and pressed inward. His chest and abdomen left almost no room for breathing; even his diaphragm could not descend.
Liang’s team pioneered a groundbreaking “reverse osteotomy” technique — reshaping and shortening the spine in the opposite direction to create space for correction. Doctors say it marks the world’s first successful correction of a “reverse folding” spinal deformity caused by congenital muscle disease, according to People’s Daily.

Between December 2024 and June 2025, Jiang endured four major operations: a reverse osteotomy, cervical revision, hip release, and thoracic correction. Together, they realigned his spine by roughly 170 degrees. In early August, Jiang stood and walked with the aid of a walker. Doctors confirmed his recovery goals had been achieved.

On his 21st birthday, August 6, he sat upright in bed for the first time and looked directly at his friends and doctors. “From now on, I’m parting ways with the past 20 years,” he said. “I’m ready for a new life,” according to the report
Over the past year, Jiang trained six hours a day, performing dozens of repetitive exercises hundreds of times – adding up to more than 2,000 hours, or 100,000 minutes, of rehabilitation. His therapist said he never once backed down. He will resume university life and has already started planning for graduate school.
We wish him future success and happiness!

About Chengdu BOE International Hospital

Opened in 2020, Chengdu BOE Hospital is a key city asset delivering high-quality, internationally standardized, reliable medical care.

The hospital has gathered some of the country’s finest medical talent – with over 1,000 talented medical professionals. They really do offer comprehensive care.

BOE is committed to medical excellence:

· World-class infrastructure

· International standard accident & emergency (A&E) services

· Inpatient and outpatient care

· Diagnostic services

· Surgical procedures

· Rehabilitation services

Location:

Chengdu BOE Hospital 成都京东方医院

Address:
Jingxing Road No. 1, Chengdu Tianfu International Biological City, Shuangliu District
成都市双流区，天府国际生物城景星路一号

Telephone:
+86 28 6066 0666

WeChat:

Website:
www.cdboehospital.com

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2024 Could be the year to see with total clarity!

• Check out below what AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital offers and how they can help you:

Frame Glasses and Contact Lenses

•  Frame glasses: The comprehensive process of 14 examinations that is not just about prescription frame glasses, it’s also about eye health. It is not only aesthetic, but also enables the frame glasses to be worn accurately and stably, enjoying a smooth and clear visual experience.
• Orthokeratology lens, also called OK lens, is a kind of rigid contact lens made from hyper oxygen permeating materials, which is worn during night times to change cornea shapes and ease myopia. One night of wearing guarantees excellent vision for the next day, which works perfectly for those who are not fit to wear glasses during study or in daily life.
• Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) has a strong oxygen permeation degree, suitable for correcting severe myopia and irregular astigmatism. It also works to a certain degree on early-stage keratoconus. RGP shall be worn during the day when it works to solve visual problems.
• Scleral contact lens is a kind of special, large diameter, rigid gas permeable contact lens that is primarily intended for daily wear, which completely spans the diameter of our cornea and wears on top of the sclera. Scleral contact lenses have an optically corrective effect, good comfort and oxygen permeability and can protect the cornea. It is suitable for patients with keratoconus, irregular corneal astigmatism and dry eyes.

Laser Refractive Surgery

Choosing the right hospital and surgeon is crucial when considering laser refractive surgery. It is important to choose a reputable hospital with experienced surgeons who use the latest technology to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the procedure.

Thankfully for people who want to schedule refractive treatment for their eyes, have laser refractive surgery, the AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital, who have recently offered their great benefits of laser refractive surgery-SMILE are here to help, and are staffed by a team of experienced eye doctors and bilingual nurses.
SMILE, a kind of femtosecond laser refractive surgery

SMILE is short for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction relies upon Lasik Laser System rather than Excimer Laser System. The surgical incision is only 2-4mm (which is less invasive) wide, and has less impact on biodynamics and CNF. It becomes the latest trend in Corneal Refractive Therapies. It is able to correct myopia within 10 diopters, which fits perfectly for those sports lovers whose retinas are not in good condition.

Advantages of SMILE
a. High Precision: The femtosecond laser system can complete corneal cutting in a very short time, reducing the risk of complications during surgery.
b. Quick Recovery: Due to the small amount of damage incision caused by the surgery, patients can quickly return to their normal daily activities after the procedure.
c. Good Postoperative Results: Femto-LASIK surgery can significantly improve patients’ vision.

Limited Time Special Offer

Original price: 21800RMB

Discounted price: 15800RMB

Basic follow-ups are free.
Offer valid until February 29th, 2024.

Adult Eye Health Examination

Limited Time Offer

Do your eyes feel itchy, painful, dry, or uncomfortable? Are you reading on computer and mobile phone for a long time because of highly intensive work? Have you worn glasses for many years? Do you have diabetes or hypertension? Are you sometimes unable to see clearly?

If you have any problem as mentioned above, you are suggested to do a professional eye health examination to protect your eyes ASAP.

Limited Time Special Offer

Original price: 628RMB

Discounted price: 268RMB

All extra items, medications or treatments are available at an additional payment.

Offer valid until February 29th, 2024

International Medical Center of AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital

Full range of Eye Treatments with English-speaking team

• Refractive surgery
• Optometry
• Pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus & amblyopia
• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Corneal & orbital disease
• Oculoplasty
• TCM ophthalmology
• Fundus disease
• Ocular trauma

Services

• English, Japanese and Spanish available
• Insurance direct billing services
• Green channel
• One-on-one accompanying service
• Worldwide Follow-ups
• MDT mode
• Multi-currency settlement

Contact for appointment or consultation

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Mobile: 188 8452 0146
Email: ims.scyk@aierchina.com
Official WeChat: ims-scyk
Address: 6F of Sichuan Eye Hospital, No.153 Tianfu 4th Street, Hi-Tech Zone 高新区天府四街153号四川眼科医院6楼

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• With 800+ medical institutions worldwide, the AIER Eye Hospital Group is one of the world’s leading ocular medical institutions. They have always been committed to providing an extremely high level of diagnosis, treatment and medical service for patients with eye problems. The International Medical Center of AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital brings together some of China’s top specialists, alongside experts from abroad.

• They are pleased to announce that the Spanish ophthalmologist Dr. Pablo Larrañaga, who is a leader in the field of vision correction and cataract care, will be sharing his expertise, and treating patients at the International Medical Center.

• Through AIER, people in Chengdu can enjoy accessible international eye medical services through collaborative consultations, multidisciplinary treatment (MDT) diagnosis and even specialist treatment for rare, challenging, and complicated ocular diseases.

Choosing the right hospital or surgeon can be tricky in China – but it is crucial when considering laser refractive surgery. It is important to choose a reputable hospital with experienced surgeons who use the latest technology to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the procedure.

AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital is working hard to change perceptions about eye care in China. The International clinic of AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital is dedicated in providing comprehensive eye medical care services in an expatriate-friendly environment. What’s more, they now an extremely skilled foreign doctor on board!

Dr. Pablo is from Clinica Baviera, which has completed a total of 790,000 laser treatment surgeries and 210,000 intraocular surgeries in Europe. Approximately 400,000 cataract treatment surgeries are performed annually in Spain. As a doctor at Clinic Baviera of AIER Europe, he has been engaged in ophthalmic clinical and scientific research for nearly 30 years and has rich experience in ophthalmic clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Pablo is skilled in performing surgeries such as refractive cataract, traumatic cataract, various refractive errors, corneal & orbital disease, and anterior segment etc., especially in the diagnosis and treatment of various refractive cataracts and the surgery of multifocal lenses. In addition, his language ability enables him to effectively communicate with Spanish and English speakers, making him an ideal choice for international patients.

Pablo Artamendi Larrañaga
• Ophthalmologist & professor
• Medical Director of Clinica Baviera (San Sebastian, Spain)
• Ophthalmologist surgeon of cataract, refractive and anterior segment at Clinica Baviera (San Sebastian, Spain)
• Specialist of AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Member of International Red Cross

FREE consultation with Dr. Pablo for the first 5 patients!
Free consultation with 3 eye examinations: vision acuity test + intraocular pressure examination + automatic optometry.

Do your eyes feel itchy, pain, dry or uncomfortable? Are you reading on computer and mobile phone for a long time because of high intensive work? Do you wear glasses for many years? Do you have diabetes or hypertension? Are you sometimes unable to see clearly?

If you have any problem as mentioned above, you are suggested to do a professional eye health examination to protect your eyes ASAP.

Limited Time Special Offer

Original price: 628RMB

Discounted price: 268RMB

All extra items, medications or treatments are available at an additional payment.

Offer valid until December 30th, 2023

• Refractive surgery
• Optometry
• Pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus & amblyopia
• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Corneal & orbital disease
• Oculoplasty
• TCM ophthalmology
• Fundus disease
• Ocular trauma

• English, Japanese and Spanish available
• Insurance direct billing services
• Green channel
• One-on-one accompanying service
• Worldwide Follow-ups
• MDT mode
• Multi-currency settlement

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Mobile: 188 8452 0146
Email: ims.scyk@aierchina.com
Official WeChat: ims-scyk
Address: 6F of Sichuan Eye Hospital, No.153 Tianfu 4th Street, Hi-Tech Zone 高新区天府四街153号四川眼科医院6楼

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• Myopia has become a very common problem with people today – and wearing glasses or contact lenses can be troublesome.

• Choosing the right hospital and surgeon can be tricky in China – but is crucial when considering laser refractive surgery. It is important to choose a reputable hospital with experienced surgeons who use the latest technology to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the procedure.

• Thankfully AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital, staffed by a team of experienced eye doctors and bilingual nurses, offers a special promotion on laser refractive surgery – SMILE until the end of July.

Laser refractive surgery – SMILE

SMILE, a kind of femtosecond laser refractive surgery, is short for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, and it relies upon Lasik Laser System rather than Excimer Laser System. The surgical incision is only 2mm wide (which is less invasive), and has less impact on biodynamics and CNF. It is taking the medical world by storm – as a new innovation in Corneal Refractive Therapy. It is able to correct myopia within 10 diopters, which fits perfectly for those sports lovers – who might find their retinas not in good condition.

Advantages of SMILE

1. High Precision:

The femtosecond laser system can complete corneal cutting in a very short time, reducing the risk of complications during surgery.

2. Quick Recovery:
Due to the small incision caused by the surgery, patients can quickly return to their normal daily activities after the procedure.

3. Good Postoperative Results:
Femto-LASIK surgery can significantly improve patients’ vision.

Impact of SMILE on Patients’ Lifes

1. Improved Quality of Life:
With clear vision, patients can enjoy life without the constraints of glasses or contact lenses, enhancing their quality of life.

2. Increased Self-Confidence:
Having good vision is crucial for personal image and self-confidence.

3. Time and Energy Savings:
Wearing glasses and contact lenses requires regular replacement and cleaning, causing inconvenience to patients. SMILE eliminates this hassle by achieving one-time vision correction.

4. Creating More Opportunities:
Good vision plays a vital role in academic, professional, and personal success. SMILE enables

AIER Eye Hospital Group

AIER Eye Hospital Group is a global ophthalmic medical group with 800+ medical institutions worldwide; with hospitals in Asia, the USA and Europe.

The International & VIP Clinic in the south of Chengdu specializes in corrective refractive surgery, optometry, cataract, presbyopia, dry eye etc. – so if you’ve been thinking about saying goodbye to your glasses or correcting visual impairments, it is now safe and affordable, with some of the world’s leading specialists, on your doorstep.

They provide specialist consultation and daily ward rounds by the medical directors’ team, and telemedicine services by international specialists.

Changing perceptions about eye care in China

AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital is working hard to change perceptions about eye care in China. The International clinic of AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital is dedicated in providing comprehensive eye medical care services in an expatriate-friendly environment, with Chinese, English, Japanese and Spanish language service available. Members with eligible insurance are able to go direct billing without dealing payment.

For difficult and complicated ocular diseases, personalized treatment plans are provided through the multidisciplinary treatment (MDT) diagnosis and treatment mode. AIER adheres to the “all patient-centered” concept, and provides an easy appointment system that allows patients to choose specialists and consultation time according to their needs.

Full range of eye treatments

The International clinic have a full English speaking team and offer a full range of treatments:

• Refractive surgery
• Optometry
• Pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus & amblyopia
• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Corneal & orbital disease
• Oculoplasty
• TCM ophthalmology
• Fundus disease
• Ocular trauma

Services

• English, Japanese and Spanish available
• Insurance direct billing services
• Green channel
• One-on-one accompanying service
• Worldwide Follow-ups
• MDT mode
• Multi-currency settlement

Limited Time Special Offer

(Up to 6000RMB OFF)

If you are thinking about Laser refractive surgery, AIER now offers the following special benefits:

Laser refractive surgery-SMILE
Incl. pre-operative examination and basic follow-ups.

Original price: 21800RMB
Discounted price from: 15800RMB

Offer valid until July 31st, 2023

Contact for appointment or consultation

Please book an appointment at least 1 day in advance.
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Mob.: 188 8452 0146
Email: ims.scyk@aierchina.com
Official WeChat: ims-scyk
地址：高新区天府四街153号四川眼科医院6楼
Add: 6th Floor of Sichuan Eye Hospital, No.153 Tianfu 4th Street, Hi-tech Zone

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What is ICL Surgery?

Laser eye surgery isn’t suitable for people with very high refractive errors or thin corneas, but Implantable Collamer Lens surgery can be a safe and effective alternative. Aier East offers collided ICL, to correct near -sightedness in diopter higher than -8 and far-sightedness in diopter +3 combined with or without astigmastism. These collamer lens have stable optic performance and high biocompatibility – with lifetime durability. It will be custom-made and positioned in the posterior chamber of the eye between the iris and natural Len and will remain permanently in the eye. In cooperation with your natural lens, the ICL redirects the light to focus on the retina correctly and allows patient to see clearly without glasses and contact lenses. The event will discuss suitability of this type of operation and how it can give new hope to those who thought there were not alternatives to laser surgery.

The Speakers:

David Choromanski
STAAR Surgical
Head of Global products and consumer marketing

David is a senior marketing and business executive with 20+ years experience working with brands such a Coca-Cola, Red Bull North America, Microsoft and more. He is now championing new ICL technologies and will be able to answer specific questions on how the lens is manufactured, operates and works in eye after the operation.

Dr. Zhou Jin,
Chief Associate Surgeon, Refractive Surgeon

Engaged in ophthalmic clinical research for more than 20 years, Dr. Zhou’s major interests and achievements are in cataract surgery, laser vision correction surgery and ICL implantation in treating high myopia and extremely high myopia. She keeps the record of the highest quantity of successful ICL (implantable contact lens) and toric implantable contact lens(TICL) surgeries of the world. She will talk through the operation, suitability, recovery and more at the event.

About AIER East Hospital

To meet the growing demand for high level medical care in the city, Chengdu Aier East Eye Hospital set up its International Medical Service Department in 2017. The International & VIP Clinic is staffed with a team of experienced eye doctors and bilingual nurses and integrates the best resources to provide comprehensive eye medical service to foreign and domestic patients. They take your wellbeing as their passion and your good eye health as their commitment. With a well organized appointment system, patients are able to enjoy easy and convenient appointment scheduling and clinic consultation in a uniquely warm, smooth and patient-centered environment.

Services

Vitreo-retinal Service

Medical Optometry Service (with an on-site eyeglasses shop)

Cataract and Glaucoma Service

Cornea Transplantation Service

Vision Correction Surgery Service

Lacrimal Passage and Ocular-plastic Service

Strabismus Amblyopia and Pediatric Ophthalmology

Event Details:

Saturday 28th July
13:30 – 15:00

Chengdu Aier East Eye Hospital International Medical Service
成都东区爱尔眼科医院国际医疗部
No. 388, Shuanglin Road, Chenghua District
成都市成华区双林路388号

Also included when you attend the event: 

1. Gift Package upon sign-in
2. Pre-surgery examination free of charge for laser type of vision correction surgery and 100 CNY discount off pre-surgery examination for lens type of vision correction surgery.
3. CNY 2,000 discount off ICL and Femto second laser vision correction surgery which is valid upon presentation of event coupon before July 31
4. Appreciation gift for full payment on the event day

RSVP

Please Contact Ada Chen
Scan below to add on WeChat:

 Phone: +86 (28) 6810 0800

Email: imsadachen@aiereast.com

The following insurance companies offer direct billing services to AIER East Eye Hospital:

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Having health concerns in Chengdu can be worrying as a foreigner as we’re not always sure where best to seek help. However there is a growing affordable and reputable healthcare sector in the city.

New international physiotherapists, dentists and physicians have come to Chengdu in the last year, and now the international eye group – Aier Eye Hospital have opened The International Medical Service Department (IMS) which is staffed with a team of experienced eye doctors and bilingual nurses and integrates the best resources to provide comprehensive medical eye services to foreign and domestic patients.

The Aier Eye Hospital group own more than 220 specialised international ophthalmic hospital branches around the world and the International & VIP Clinic in Chengdu specialises in corrective refractive surgery – so if you’ve been thinking about saying good bye to your glasses or correcting visual impairments, it is now safe and affordable, with some of the world’s leading specialists, on your doorstep.

The International clinic have a full English speaking team and offer a full range of treatments:

• Refractive Surgery Service
• Cataract Surgery
• Glaucoma Service
• Corneal Service
• Trauma and Oculoplastic Service
• Paediatric Ophthalmology and Optometry
• Vitreo-Retinal Service
• Tear Duct Service

Leaders in field of Eye Surgery
Dr. Jose Ramon Villada

IMS are please to announce that Dr. Jose Ramon Villada, the Medical Director of Clinica Baviera Spain (Aier Europe), who is a leader in the field of vision correction, cataract and corneal diseases will be at Chengdu Aier Eye Hospital on the 27th March.

He will hold a whole day of open clinic hours at the hospital where you can book a consulation with one of the leading experts in visual health in the world, without leaving Chengdu. He speaks both English and Spanish.

If you would like to book a consulatation (300rmb) with the doctor, please scan the QR code below or click read more at the bottom of the article.

If you are thinking about corrective eye surgery and would like to know more, Dr. Jose Ramon Villada will also host an event at the TV Tower IMAX cinema on the evening of Tuesday 27th March, sharing his knowledge and expertise and will be availble for questions. Sichuan TV star Ms. Song Jiaxin will also share her post surgery experiences.

Sino-European Refractive Surgery Discussion with Dr. Ramon Villada
& Post Surgery Share by TV Star

This after work talk is free to attend for anyone interested in corrective eye surgery and includes dinner.

When
Tuesday 27th March
6:00pm – 8:30 pm

Where
Imax Hall, Chengdu 339 Cinema, Chenghua District
成华区339电影院IMax厅

RSVP

Scan the QR code above to RSVP to the Chengdu-Expat phone.
It is free to attend and dinner will be provided, but you must pre-register.
Click read more at the bottom of the article for more info.

88, Shuanglin Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu
成都市成华区双林路 388号
028-6810 0811- 028-6810 0800
imsadachen@aiereast.com

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