The cost of IOLs implantation in India typically ranges from $1,200 to $2,600. Final pricing depends on lens selection, surgical technique, and clinic location. In the US, this procedure costs around $4,600 on average. India offers savings of approximately 59%. Standard costs usually cover the lens, surgeon fees, and basic post-operative evaluations.
Bookimed Expert Insight: India offers exceptional value for advanced eye care at JCI-accredited facilities. Specialized centers like Eye 7 Chaudhary Eye Centre and The Sight Avenue provide modern Contoura Vision and ICL options. Patients can access top-tier surgeons like Dr. Harpal Jhagta for complex cases. Large networks like Manipal and Apollo offer comprehensive care with high success rates across millions of patients.
| India | Turkey | Austria | |
| IOLs implantation | from $1,150 | from $1,500 | from $2,500 |
| Cataract surgery with IOL replacement | from $850 | from $1,500 | from $2,500 |
| Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation | from $850 | from $1,121 | from $1,500 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for IOLs implantation upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in IOLs implantation and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your IOLs implantation journey.
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Day 3: IOLs Implantation
Day 4-5: Post-Operation
Week 1-3: Rehabilitation
Week 4: Return to Normal Activities
Please note that each case is individual and the process may vary based on personal circumstances and medical condition.
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When considering IOLs implantation, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
This procedure involves removing the cloudy lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens to restore clear vision.
This procedure involves using ultrasound to emulsify the eye's lens, which is then replaced with an artificial intraocular lens.
Healthcare in India is based on cost-effective models. Most of the hospitals are private — 65% of annual GDP is out-of-pocket medical payments.
1.4 mln doctors provide excellent treatments in the country. 74% of the Indian medical care is private. The local healthcare centers have international and national certificates that confirm the high quality of services and patients' safety:
India has 39 JCI-accredited medical centers in contrast with 20 JCI-certified facilities in Germany and 10 hospitals in Israel.
In India, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5-star hotels. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied European and Asian food, a vast, well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have a water park available to guests. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
International patients are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa). The maximum period of stay in the country with this visa type is 6 months. Read more about the visa terms for treatment in India here.
Visa for travel to India requires a number of documents. The necessary list of documents includes:
Currency | Indian Rupee (you also can pay for services in USD) |
Best period for the trip | October-March |
Language | Hindi (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | is required |
Time difference with Europe | 5 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 10 hours |
Capital | New Delhi |
Medical tourism center | Mumbai, New Delhi |
Popular resorts | Goa, Jaipur, Mumbai |