Phacoemulsification Cost in New Delhi, India

The cost of phacoemulsification in New Delhi typically ranges from $310 to $1,100 USD (about ₹29,400 to ₹1.04 lakh), depending on the hospital, room category and type of procedure.

A typical estimate for phacoemulsification in New Delhi is around $600 (about ₹56,900). What you pay depends mainly on your own case. If one eye is treated with a standard lens or technique, your bill is likely to be closer to $310 (about ₹29,400). It is likely to be nearer $1,100 (about ₹1.04 lakh) if a specialised lens or graft is used, both eyes are treated or advanced equipment is needed.

When comparing New Delhi packages for phacoemulsification, check whether each quote includes:

• Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
• Operating theatre or procedure room
• The lens, implant or graft
• Hospital stay and room category
• Medicines and consumables
• Follow-up visits before you fly home

Phacoemulsification (phaco) is the standard modern cataract operation, using ultrasound through a small cut to break up and remove the cloudy lens, which is replaced with a clear artificial lens.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust explains that phaco is done through small cuts with ultrasound probes rather than lasers, usually takes about 30 minutes under local anaesthetic and allows patients to go home the same day.

The second eye is usually operated on a few weeks later, though both eyes on the same day is possible for some people.

Moorfields describes standard monofocal lenses for distance vision, EDOF lenses for distance and middle-range vision, trifocal lenses to reduce reliance on glasses and toric lenses for astigmatism, and premium lenses cost more.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust reports clouding behind the lens (PCO) in 5 to 30% within five years and loss of sight in fewer than 0.03%.

Fit-to-fly window: UK Civil Aviation Authority guidance for health professionals suggests about 1 week after intra-ocular surgery, after the eye surgeon's check.

A Delhi estimate for phacoemulsification is usually built from these parts:

• Eye measurements and scans: before surgery.
• Lens, implant or graft: standard or premium.
• Surgeon grade: consultant fees vary.
• Lens: monofocal, EDOF, trifocal or toric.
• Eyes treated: one or both, and timing.
• Setting: surgeon and hospital.
• Follow-up: drops and a glasses check.

Eye surgery quotes in Delhi often list the lens or graft, surgeon, theatre, medicines and follow-up visits separately, so compare like with like.

Eye treatment in Delhi NCR is offered both by hospital ophthalmology departments and by dedicated eye hospitals with separate cataract, cornea, glaucoma and retina clinics.

India's national hospital standard is set by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India whose standards are accredited by ISQua; you can check a Delhi hospital's current NABH status on the NABH website.

Delhi has a long record with international accreditation: India's first hospital to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, in July 2005, is in New Delhi, and JCI keeps a public list of accredited organisations.

Private hospitals and nursing homes in Delhi must hold a registration from the Delhi government under the Delhi Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1953, so you can ask a hospital for its current registration certificate.