Using ultrasound energy to break up the cloudy natural lens (cataract) and replacing it with a premium intraocular lens (IOL).
One of the primary drivers for medical travel to Delhi is the dramatic price difference. Below is a realistic comparison of average cost packages for Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) across global destinations:
| Country | Estimated Cost (USD) | Average Savings |
|---|---|---|
| India (Delhi-NCR) | $1,200 – $2,000 (Both Eyes) | Save ~85% vs US |
| United States | $8,500 | Baseline Cost |
| United Kingdom | $4,000 | Save ~70% |
An interactive overview of what a typical clinical journey looks like in Delhi-NCR for this procedure.
Mustasfaa representative meets you and your attendant directly at Delhi-NCR Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) holding a custom name card. We escort you to your booked hotel via private cab. FRRO visa registration is initiated if required.
Our coordinator escorts you to the partner hospital. You meet your treating specialist, review your scans, and complete pre-admission tests (blood works, ECG, chest X-rays, etc.). Admission slots and recovery pathways are formally scheduled.
You are admitted into your selected room category. The surgical team executes the Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) in a highly advanced laminar-flow operating suite. Post-operative recovery is initiated in the dedicated critical care / recovery ICU wings.
Nursing teams monitor your recovery metrics, drain removals, and clinical progress. Physical therapists guide you through early mobilization and recovery activities. Discharge checklist is processed once the surgeon signs off.
You check-in back at the hotel for the recovery period (average recovery time is 3 – 5 Days). Our coordinators assist you with post-discharge follow-up checks, prescriptions, and fit-to-fly certificates, followed by airport drop-off.
Vision is often noticeably clearer within 24 hours, though full stabilization takes about a week.
No, a cataract cannot return because the natural lens has been replaced. Sometimes, a thin membrane behind the lens becomes cloudy, which is easily treated with a quick laser in the clinic.
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