What is Cataract
Eyes are like a camera that captures every moment of life. The lens in the eyes focuses light on the retina to give us clear vision. A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that leads to a diminution of vision. With time, it can cause blindness if left untreated.
Diagnosis at Renuka Eye Institute
Eye Exams
A successful cataract surgery begins with accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, and you have to contact our super speciality eye hospital at the time of experiencing cloudy vision. Our renowned ophthalmologists perform the following cataract tests at a reasonable cost and design the comprehensive treatment.
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual acuity test
- Dilated eye exam
- Refraction test
- Glare sensitivity test
- Tonometry
Why is Cataract surgery needed?
This surgery is the only proven method for effective treatment to restore clear vision from the cloudy natural lens because cataract cannot be reversed with medicine, eye drops, glasses or lifestyle changes alone. It can improve daily activities, lifestyle and confidence of the patients by regaining the bright and sharp vision.
Types of Cataract surgery
- Phacoemulsification: It is the most common surgery for treating this eye condition, and ultrasonic devices are used here to replace the cloudy lens with an IOL. It is the latest and safest surgical process in eye treatment with minimally invasive techniques that provide quick recovery. Our cataract specialists have made Renuka Eye Hospital the best and popular in Kolkata by performing thousands of successful phaco surgeries at an affordable cost each year.
- Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery: It involves a slightly larger and self-sealing incision. Here, the natural lens is manually replaced with a rigid IOL.
- Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE): In this process, the eye doctor uses a large incision to remove the front capsule and the cloudy lens in one piece while leaving the back lens capsule intact to support the artificial ones for treating advanced cataract.
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery: A high-tech femtosecond laser is used instead of traditional surgical tools to make incisions for removing cataract.
Types of Cataract lenses and how they affect surgery cost
The expenses of this surgery largely depend on the selection of intraocular lenses, which are chosen by doctors in consultation with patients according to their visual needs and lifestyle. Different types of lenses offer different visual advantages, and their price also varies in India on the basis of brands, materials, technology and the doctor’s recommendation.
- Monofocal Lens-costs ₹5,000 – ₹20,000 /eye
- Toric Lens- costs ₹15,000 – ₹50,000+ /eye
- Multifocal / Trifocal Lens- costs ₹30,000 – ₹1,00,000+ /eye
- Premium / Advanced (EDOF) Lens- costs ₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000 /eye
Eye experts at Renuka Eye Institute, a reputed eye hospital in Kolkata, provide proper guidance to patients in choosing the most suitable lens based on medical evaluation, lifestyle needs and affordability.
Cataract Operation Cost at Renuka Eye Institute
One of the most frequently asked questions is “What is the cataract surgery cost in Kolkata?” The cost for cataract surgery at Renuka Eye Institute ranges from ₹7000 to ₹70000, while the cataract surgery cost generally ranges from ₹15000 to ₹120000 for a single eye across India. It reflects our commitment towards accessible and quality healthcare because we believe that state-of-the-art care should not be a luxury, especially when it comes to treatment. Here, it should be mentioned that the price of a cataract operation changes based on the surgical technique, lens type, tests, medicines and other facilities of the hospital.
Our Cataract surgery Cost at a glance
| Cataract Treatment Standard Pakages | Price |
|---|---|
| PHACOEMULSIFICATION + IOL (Foldable Lenses) |
₹7,000 - ₹35,000 |
| PHACOEMULSIFICATION + IOL (Foldable Progressive Lenses) |
₹40,000 - ₹70,000 |
| BIOMETRY | ₹100 |
| IOL MASTER | ₹300 |
| SPECULAR MICROSCOPY | ₹500 |
| B-SCAN ULTRASONOGRAPHY | ₹500 |
| YAG LASER CAPSULOTOMY | ₹800 |
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Factors affecting Cataract surgery cost
Many factors influence the surgery cost from patient to patient in this treatment. Our eye specialists express these factors clearly to patients for making informed decisions to achieve the best results.
- Type of Intraocular Lens (IOL)
- Surgical Technique Used
- Hospital Infrastructure and Facilities
- Surgeon’s Expertise
- Pre-Surgery Tests and Evaluation
- Post-Operative Care and Medications
- Patient’s Eye Condition
- Goegraphical location of hospitals