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Italy, Milan

Cataract treatment at San Donato Hospital

4.9

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract Treatment

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract Treatment

22 patients

chose clinic for Ophthalmology Treatment

97% Patients

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About the clinic

San Donato Hospital in Milan, Italy provides complete cataract care from diagnosis to surgery. An ophthalmology consultation may cost around €300-€400, an OCT scan is around €120, and surgical options include a €6,000 procedure with a single-vision lens or a €15,000 combined surgery. The facility is led by Prof. Francesco Maria Bandello, a leading ophthalmology professor affiliated with a scientific research institute.

Diagnostic Evaluation

All treatment begins with a thorough eye exam. This determines the severity of the cataract and the health of the eye. The diagnostic package typically includes:

Ophthalmologist consultation for a complete medical history review.
Comprehensive eye exam and advanced OCT scan.
Pre-operative evaluation to ensure surgical readiness.

Cataract Surgery Options

The primary treatment is phacoemulsification surgery. This modern technique uses ultrasound to break up the cloudy lens. The lens is then replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This is typically a day surgery.

San Donato Hospital offers several surgical packages:

Cataract surgery with single vision IOL. This option typically costs around €6,000. It includes the IOL implantation, the surgery, and basic post-operative care.
Cataract surgery (general estimate). This may cost around €10,000. The package covers the surgery, lens replacement, and necessary follow-up visits.

Advanced Combined Procedures

Some patients require treatment for additional eye issues. A common combination addresses both a cataract and a retinal problem. The Cataract + Vitrectomy combined procedure handles both in one surgery.

This advanced option may cost around €15,000. It includes both surgical procedures, the IOL replacement, and post-operative care. This approach minimizes the need for multiple hospital visits.

Professor and Clinic Expertise

Prof. Francesco Maria Bandello leads the ophthalmology service. He is a recognized specialist in the field. The hospital itself holds accreditation as a Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare. It maintains a 4.9 patient rating and offers dedicated support for international patients.

For a precise treatment plan and cost estimate, a consultation with the specialist is the recommended next step.

Highlights

1969 Year of foundation

350 doctors

Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract Treatment

300000 patients per year

8400 Operations per year

Most Popular Clinic for Cataract Treatment

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Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

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Сергей • Heart Valve Replacement Russian Federation

Jan 31, 2022

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"It is unfortunate that politics affects not only ordinary citizens, but also their children

We successfully operated on our daughter Nika Popova at the San Donato clinic (Italy). Thank you so much for the Bookimed service for the excellent organization of the trip. Our manager Aleksey Karaganov was always in touch and helped with all issues (visas, booking, medical and legal issues). The clinic, staff, ward are all at the highest level and the main thing is that real masters of their craft work there. Our attending physicians were delighted with the results of the most complicated heart surgery, the Ross operation. It is unfortunate that politics affects not only ordinary citizens, but also their children. I wish you patience, kindness and health to you and your loved ones, so that as many children from all over the world as possible can receive help. Thank you very much to Alexei and your entire team.

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Liliya Karachentseva • Aortic aneurysm surgery Ukraine

Feb 28, 2024

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Thanks to the consultation of Dr

We had an online consultation with Dr. Carlo de Vincentiis, through a female translator. The translator translated everything word for word, there were no barriers in communicating with the doctor. Before the consultation, a CT scan and ultrasound were sent to the clinic in advance. After studying the materials, Dr. Carlo de Vincentiis explained everything clearly and in detail. He told me how to live further, what to do... My only regret is that I did not go to this clinic earlier. After all, if we had contacted earlier, we could have lived these two years completely differently - fearing for life and health. Thanks to the consultation of Dr. Carlo de Vincentiis, I understand WE WILL LIVE!!! Let's enjoy life! Thanks a lot!!!

Humanity, understanding... everything that was missing in communication with our doctors.

About Bookimed service

Constantly in touch, all questions answered very thoroughly. Individual approach, understanding of the situation and interaction. I am grateful to YULIA, who, no matter what, was always in touch, thanks to her professional approach, she quickly organized an online consultation for us. THANKS A LOT!!!

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Salwa • Consultation with a heart surgeon Canada

Dec 18, 2023

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So, he was very knowledgeable, very genius and expertise

It was full of information consultation and Dr Francesco Maisano was very generous in providing us with multiple solutions for my father's case with mentioning the best solution among them and why it was the best solution. So, he was very knowledgeable, very genius and expertise. I strongly recommend this service. One issue was that the bookimed was helpful, very fast in replying but the files I sent to them to share it with Dr Francesco Maisano, they didn't share it all, but it was fixed shortly. Overall, it was an excellent experience. Special thanks to Dr Francesco Maisano, thank you San Donato hospital and thank you Bookimed team.

Dr Francesco Maisano was expertise, knowledgeable and intelligent.

The files I sent to Bookimed wasn't shared all with Dr Francesco Maisano.

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The team of Bookimed was helpful, active, but when they didn't share all of our files with the hospital, I found it a kind of negligence.

Раушан • Herniated disk Italy

Jan 20, 2023

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I want to express my gratitude to Bookimed for their help in finding the doctor we needed

I want to express my gratitude to Bookimed for their help in finding the doctor we needed. Their work is very well coordinated and organized. The doctor and staff of the San Raffaelle clinic are friendly and attentive. Especially, I would like to thank Julia, who met and accompanied us. Very responsible and nice girl. Thank you to everyone who helped us get checked out by the doctor.

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Yes thanks a lot.

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Anonymous • Сonsultation with a dermatologist Italy

Aug 16, 2024

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The person who was given the appointment was given the wrong one and I traveled 5 hours because of this mistake and paid 157 euros and I was not examined medically because the appointment was given the wrong one and they told me that I should have 5 more days to request a refund I actually made the request and I haven't received the money back yet. It was a very bad experience and I hope it doesn't happen again.

Unfortunately, I did not like anything. They were negligent in everything. They did not have time to inquire. They talked to you with an upset face

My appointment was not scheduled correctly because of the person I made the appointment with.