Laser Iridotomy Cost in India

The cost of Laser Iridotomy in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Laser iridotomy makes a tiny hole in the iris to help fluid drain inside the eye. It treats or prevents angle-closure glaucoma. The cost depends on:

• One or both eyes
• Laser type: YAG, sometimes with argon first.
• Eye tests: before and after treatment.
• Follow-up drops and visits

Laser iridotomy is a short outpatient procedure usually priced per eye. A quote near this range is unusual, so ask what it includes.

Moorfields Eye Hospital explains that in angle closure, the eye's drainage angle narrows and pressure can rise suddenly. The laser hole opens the angle. If done early, Moorfields reports a 66 to 75% chance of 'curing' the problem.

Anaesthetic drops are used and a contact lens holds the eye open. A YAG laser makes a clicking sound and a brief flicking feeling. Allow about half a day, including pressure checks about an hour later.

Moorfields reports temporary pressure rises in about 1 in 10 people with early disease. About a quarter notice glare or ghost images, usually settling within a month. Serious vision loss is very rare, about 1 in 5,000.