How Much does Cataract Eye Surgery Cost in Bangalore?

Did you know that in early 1990, approximately 80 per cent of blind people in India which is close to 10 million individuals have been diagnosed with cataract?

Cataract surgery involves the removal of the eye’s cloudy natural lens and its replacement with an artificial lens to restore clear vision. This procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. Patients usually experience a significant improvement in their vision shortly after surgery. Cataracts gradually cloud the eye’s natural lens, resulting in blurred or dimmed vision, difficulty seeing in low-light conditions, and increased sensitivity to glare. Over time, cataracts can severely impair vision, affecting daily activities and overall quality of life.

People usually tend to develop cataracts post the age of 50. A cataract is a medical term for clouding of the lens inside the eyes that causes loss of vision. Cataracts cannot be cured through glasses , contact lens or corneal refractive surgery like LASIK. Other than age there can be several other factors that can lead to the development of cataracts. Major factors that are responsible for formation of cataracts are:

• • Aging

• • Past eye surgery such as ICL

• • Genetic disorder

• • Diabetes

• • Exposure to harmful rays of the sun

• • Eye trauma

• • Eye injury that alter the eye tissues

In cataracts, due to protein denaturation the natural lens of the eyes become hazy preventing light to pass through the lens which in turn leads to clouding of vision.

India significantly contributes to global blindness, accounting for nearly one-fourth of all cases. Thankfully, around 80% of this blindness is treatable. Cataracts, one of the primary causes of vision loss, can be effectively cured with a simple surgery. To make this treatment accessible to the underprivileged, free cataract surgeries are being offered, particularly in Bengaluru. This initiative is vital in improving access to eye care for economically disadvantaged communities. Partnerships between healthcare organizations and philanthropic groups are instrumental in the program’s success. By restoring vision, this initiative enhances the quality of life and overall well-being of those in need, fostering a healthier and more inclusive community.

A Nuclear Cataract is located in the central zone of the lens (nucleus). Over time, the nucleus darkens, changing its color from clear to yellow and, in some cases, brown.

COST OF CATARACT SURGERY IN BANGALORE

The cost of cataract eye surgery in Bangalore usually varies between 20,000 – 65,000 INR for each eye. The cost varies from hospital to hospital depending on the following major factors:

• • Hospital fee

• • Fee of the eye surgeon

• • Severity of the issue

CATARACT SURGERY PROCEDURE

Cataract surgery is a procedure of removing the affected lens and in most cases, replacing it with an artificial lens. This surgery is performed to treat cataracts and to help the affected patient get back their natural viewing capability. It is performed by an eye specialist, ophthalmologist and in most cases in performed on outpatient basis which means there is no need for the patient to stay in the hospital post the surgery. Cataract surgery is very common and is regarded as a very safe process.

Cataract surgeries usually involve the following major steps:

STEP 1: Application of drop to dilate the pupil

STEP 2: The next step involved washing and cleaning the area around the eye

STEP 3: Injection of anaesthesia into the eye tissue. Alternatively, one can also administer anaesthesia as drops.

To avoid eye from blinking, doctors use eyelid holders for holding the eyes in place.

In order to remove the cataracts, there are two popular methods:

• • Phacoemulsification

• • Extra capsular

Cataract Surgery Recovery Time

It usually takes 6 weeks to 10 weeks for the patient to completely recover from the surgery. We are serving the patients in Jaya Mahal, apart from this location will also serve the patients from different locations of Bangalore such as Whitefield, Electronic City, Hebbal, Manyata tech park, RT Nagar, Benson Town, JC Nagar, Sanjay Nagar and surroundings locations.