A cataract clouds the natural lens of the eye. Surgery replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens; the type of lens is chosen with your surgeon based on your eyes and needs.
What treatment options may your specialist discuss?
- Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens
- Premium lens options where suitable
What does the trip look like, stage by stage?
- 01
Before you travel
We share your eye examination reports with suitable accredited hospitals, return their written opinions and estimates, and — once you choose — arrange the hospital letter for your e-Medical visa and up to two attendant visas.
- 02
Arrival and assessment
Airport pickup, check-in near the hospital and your first consultation. The specialist team reviews your reports in person and orders any repeat tests they need before confirming the plan.
- 03
Day-care surgery
Cataract surgery, usually one eye at a time.
- 04
Review
Post-operative checks as your surgeon advises.
- 05
Fitness to fly and home
A final review, your discharge summary, medicines and written follow-up plan. We arrange the return journey and the first teleconsultation with your treating team.
About timelines
We do not publish how many days each stage takes. That depends on your condition, your treatment and how you recover, and it is decided by your treating specialist — who sets it out in writing before you travel.
Questions patients ask
What are the treatment options for cataract in India?
Specialists in India may discuss: Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens; Premium lens options where suitable. Which one suits you is a decision for your treating specialist after reviewing your reports.
Where in India is cataract treated?
Accredited hospitals with eye care programmes are concentrated in Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR and Mumbai. We suggest hospitals based on your case, not a fixed list.
How long will I need to stay in India?
That depends on your condition, your treatment and how you recover. Your treating specialist sets it out in writing before you travel, so you can plan your visa, attendant and stay around it.
How do I start?
Send a short summary through the free case review. We reply with the reports the specialists need and a secure way to share them, then return written opinions and estimates from suitable accredited hospitals.
Planning the trip: read the India medical visa guide and how we verify hospitals.