Ophthalmic Hospital Industry

With the growing types of eye diseases and non-basic medical needs, China's ophthalmic hospital industry has seen rapid development. In 2011, the number of ophthalmic hospitals in China reached 288, with an AAGR of 7.1% during 2006-2011; industry revenue attained to RMB6.0515 billion, with a CAGR of 24.8% during 2006-2011. Following the rising demand, the total revenue of ophthalmic hospitals in future is still expected to grow at a rate of more than 20%. Among Chinese specialized hospital market segments, ophthalmic hospital enjoys higher level of technology and profit, i.e. gross profit hit RMB892.4 million in 2011, with a compound growth rate of 49.1% in 2006-2011; gross margin was 14.7%, much higher than 3.8% of the hospital industry. Due to the uneven medical level as well as the quite different reception capabilities of eye care institutions, there are some differences in the level of profitability.  China's largest eye institution - Aier Ophthalmology, f

Original Post China Ophthalmic Hospital Industry Report, 2012 - 2015