Ale_ C
Jul 27, 2025
3 hours delay vs. appointment, dirty walls, toilet and heavy dust on the furniture in the consulting room, poor communication and, worst, low quality medical service.
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Italy, Milan
Cataract treatment at San Donato Hospital
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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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Waleed Radwan
Jun 18, 2025
Dealing with the foreign patients care office in this hospital is very bad treatment it should be called patients insult and their families I want the email of the financial account department at the hospital to inquire about my bill please
Enes Ajazi
Nov 27, 2024
A hospital is not a place you choose for fun. That’s why I’m so grateful that everything went well with my treatment this year.
Special thanks to Prof. Carmignani, Dr. Acquati, and the entire Team of Urology Department, for their exceptional care and patience.
A heartfelt thanks also to the 6B team of nurses and caretakers and all the administrative staff who helped ease the pain of the treatment.
Grazie !
waleed khalid
Apr 15, 2025
Training course in pediatric cardiac surgery
Harishankar Nair
Jul 13, 2024
I visited the Pronto Soccorso due to ear ache. The first response was to send me away citing non availability of the ENT Doctors. Upon asking again they were ready to fill me in but asked me to wait for 6-7 hours. They lack professionalism and lack empathy for sure.
Piazza Edmondo Malan, 2, 20097 San Donato Milanese MI, Italy
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