CATARACT SURGERY COST IN INDIA
Cataract surgery cost in India
Cataract surgery replaces the cloudy lens in your eye with a clear artificial lens. It is a short day-care operation, and the lens you choose shapes both your vision and the cost. We get your eye reports reviewed and send you a written estimate.
Medical recommendations come from your qualified treating clinicians.
How cataract surgery works
Most cataract surgery in India uses phacoemulsification: the cloudy lens is broken up through a tiny incision and replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL). It usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under local anaesthesia, and you go home the same day.
- Monofocal lenses for clear distance vision (glasses for reading)
- Toric lenses to correct astigmatism
- Multifocal and extended-depth-of-focus lenses to reduce dependence on glasses
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery at some hospitals
Why cataract surgery costs differ
The main factors are:
- The lens type and brand
- Standard phaco or laser-assisted surgery
- One eye or both
- Other eye conditions such as glaucoma or diabetic eye disease
- The hospital and surgeon
What a cataract estimate usually covers
A typical estimate covers tests before surgery, the operation, the lens, eye drops and check-ups. Ask for the lens brand and type in writing.
How long to plan for in India
For one eye, plan for about a week, including a check-up the next day. If both eyes are treated, the second is usually done a few days to a week after the first. Most patients can fly after the surgeon’s check-up.
Choosing an eye hospital
Choose a hospital with a cataract specialist experienced in your type of cataract and the lens you want, and ask how they handle other eye conditions you have.
Get your free cataract surgery estimate
Send a short enquiry. Your coordinator tells you which reports to share, gets written estimates from suitable hospitals in Delhi NCR and helps you compare them. Once you choose, we arrange your medical visa letter, free airport pickup and drop, interpreters if needed and help finding accommodation near the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
How much does cataract surgery cost in India?⌄
It depends mostly on the lens you choose and the technique, so there is no single price. The hospital gives a written estimate after reviewing your eye reports.
Which cataract lens is best?⌄
It depends on your eyes and lifestyle. Monofocal lenses give clear distance vision; toric lenses correct astigmatism; multifocal lenses reduce the need for glasses but do not suit everyone.
Can both eyes be done in one trip?⌄
Usually yes, a few days to a week apart. Your surgeon decides.
When can I fly after cataract surgery?⌄
Usually within a few days, after a check-up.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
Take the next step
at your own pace.
Start with a short enquiry. A coordinator can help you understand what information may be useful next.