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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement in India typically costs from $450 to $1,500. The total price depends on the chosen lens type, surgical technique, and clinic location. Patients save around 78% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $4,500 on average. The cost generally includes the preoperative evaluation, the intraocular lens, and standard surgical fees.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialized eye center often provides better value than general multi-specialty hospitals. Facilities like Eye 7 Chaudhary Eye Centre in Delhi pioneered advanced techniques like FLACS and Contoura Vision. While premium packages at Global Hospital or Medanta start around $2,900, these often include international patient support. These clinics are accredited by NABH and JCI, ensuring high safety standards at competitive rates.
| India | Turkey | Austria | |
| Cataract surgery with IOL replacement | ≈ $450 | from $1,300 | ≈ $2,100 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Cataract surgery with IOL replacement upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Day 5 - Discharge
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-4 - Rehabilitation
Week 5-6 - Final Result
Note: Each patient"s recovery process may vary based on individual health conditions.
Dr. Manish Kumar is a surgical oncologist at SilverStreak Multispecialty Hospital in Gurgaon. He treats head and neck oncology, including oral, thyroid, and laryngeal cancers. Dr. Kumar received the Lala Kotu Ram Memorial Oration Award for his work in ENT and head and neck surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility.
This procedure involves removing the cloudy lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens to restore clear vision.
Visa for travel to India requires a number of documents. The necessary list of documents includes:
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.
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.
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 |