Cataract care in India, without navigating the journey alone.
We help international patients connect with suitable ophthalmologists and partner hospitals in India — then coordinate the practical details around your treatment, from consultation and visa assistance to airport pickup, accommodation, hospital visits and follow-up.
Initial case discussion can be arranged before you travel. Treatment recommendations are made by the treating ophthalmologist after appropriate evaluation.
Why international patients consider India for eye care
India has a large network of ophthalmology hospitals and specialists offering a wide range of modern eye-care services. We help international patients navigate that network rather than trying to arrange everything alone.
Access to experienced specialists
We connect patients with suitable ophthalmologists from our partner network based on their condition, treatment requirements and availability.
A personalised treatment plan
Your available eye reports can be reviewed before travel, followed by the necessary in-person examination at the treating hospital.
Potentially lower overall treatment costs
Treatment costs vary by hospital, surgeon, lens and individual medical requirements. We provide a written estimate so you can evaluate the complete journey before making travel arrangements.
Not just surgery. A coordinated journey.
For an international patient, choosing a surgeon is only one part of the process.
You also need to think about flights, visa documents, airport transportation, accommodation, hospital visits, medicines, follow-up examinations and returning home.
That's where our coordination team comes in.
What is a cataract?
A cataract develops when the natural lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision to become blurred or less clear. Cataract surgery replaces the cloudy lens with an artificial intraocular lens when surgery is appropriate.
Cataracts usually develop gradually with age. Some people notice changes in everyday activities before they realise that the cataract has become significant.
- Difficulty reading or recognising faces
- Glare or difficulty seeing at night
- Colours may appear less bright
- Vision may remain blurred despite changing glasses
Illustration only. Treatment suitability and expected visual outcomes vary between patients and must be discussed with the treating ophthalmologist.
Your surgeon chooses the appropriate technique and lens
There isn't one cataract procedure or lens that is right for everyone. Your surgeon considers your eye measurements, medical history, visual requirements and lifestyle before recommending treatment.
Phacoemulsification
A commonly used modern cataract technique in which the cloudy lens is broken into small pieces and removed through a small incision before an intraocular lens is placed.
Femtosecond laser-assisted surgery
Some hospitals offer laser-assisted steps as part of cataract surgery. Suitability depends on the individual patient and surgeon's assessment.
Intraocular lens options
Monofocal, toric, multifocal and EDOF lenses may be available depending on the patient's eye measurements, needs and surgeon's recommendation.
Important: The final surgical technique, lens and treatment plan are determined by the treating ophthalmologist after appropriate examination. We do not promise a particular clinical outcome.
Discuss My CaseYou come for treatment. We help take care of the journey.
We are not the treating hospital or doctor. Our role is to coordinate the international patient journey and connect you with appropriate partner hospitals and specialists.
Suitable specialist matching
We review your available information and help connect you with a suitable specialist from our partner network.
Hospital coordination
We coordinate appointment scheduling, diagnostics, treatment planning and hospital visits.
Travel & accommodation support
Airport pickup, accommodation and transportation can be arranged around your treatment schedule.
Personal assistance
Our coordination team remains available during your stay to help with practical questions and appointments.
Your international patient journey
We aim to make the process clear before you travel and organised after you arrive.
Initial enquiry & medical information
Tell us about your eye condition, country of residence and preferred travel period. If you have previous eye reports, you can share them for review.
Specialist consultation & treatment planning
Where appropriate, we arrange a video consultation with a suitable partner specialist. The doctor can discuss your available reports and explain the next steps. Final treatment decisions require appropriate clinical evaluation.
Visa, flights & arrival planning
Once the treatment plan is confirmed, we can assist with medical visa documentation, travel planning, airport pickup and accommodation arrangements.
Airport pickup & comfortable stay
Our team can receive you at the airport and coordinate your transfer to the selected accommodation. Hospital transport can then be arranged according to your appointment schedule.
Detailed examination & treatment
The treating hospital performs the necessary eye examination and diagnostics. If surgery is recommended, your ophthalmologist will explain the procedure, lens options, risks and expected recovery.
Follow-up appointments & recovery support
We can coordinate transport for follow-up appointments, help you stay organised with the practical aspects of your recovery and remain available during your stay.
Final review & return travel
Your treating doctor determines when it is appropriate to travel. Based on medical advice, we can help coordinate your return ticket and airport transfer.
Continued coordination
Our team remains reachable for practical follow-up questions and can help coordinate communication with your local eye-care provider when appropriate.
Send us your eye report.
If you've already been told that you need cataract surgery, don't feel that you need to arrange everything yourself. Share your available eye reports and tell us where you live and when you are considering travelling. We can help you understand the next steps and discuss whether treatment coordination in India may be suitable for you.
Practical support before, during and after your treatment
Medical treatment is only one part of travelling to another country for healthcare. We help coordinate the practical details around it.
Medical visa assistance
Assistance with the documentation and coordination required for the medical visa process once treatment planning is confirmed.
Airport pickup
We can arrange airport reception and transportation to your selected accommodation.
Accommodation
We help identify comfortable accommodation that fits your treatment schedule and hospital location.
Hospital transportation
Transportation can be coordinated for diagnostics, surgery and follow-up appointments.
Documentation
We can help coordinate treatment documents, estimates and reports required for your travel and insurance planning.
Personal assistance
Our coordination team remains available during your stay for practical assistance and appointment coordination.
Want to know what your journey could cost? After your case is discussed and an appropriate treatment plan is available, we can provide a written estimate covering the relevant medical and coordination components so you can plan your trip.
Request an EstimateOther eye-care services
Cataract surgery is one of the most common reasons international patients contact us. Depending on your needs, we can also help coordinate other ophthalmic consultations through appropriate partner specialists.
Retina care
Depending on your medical requirements, partner specialists may provide assessment and treatment for retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular conditions and other retinal disorders.
Ask about retina careRefractive & myopia care
We can also help international patients enquire about refractive procedures and other vision-correction services through appropriate partner specialists.
Ask about vision correctionExperience India during your recovery journey
Your medical schedule always comes first. On days when your treating doctor confirms that sightseeing is appropriate, we can help coordinate comfortable local experiences.
Medical care first. India when you're ready.
For many international patients, travelling to India can be more than a hospital visit.
Depending on your treatment plan and recovery, you may have time to experience local culture, food, history and places of interest.
Your health comes first — sightseeing is planned around your doctor's advice.
Local sightseeing
Comfortable experiences can be arranged around your medical appointments and recovery.
Companion-friendly planning
If you are travelling with a family member or companion, we can help coordinate the practical aspects of their stay.
A more personal experience
Our goal is for international patients to feel supported rather than alone while navigating healthcare in another country.
Questions international patients often ask
Can international patients come to India for cataract surgery?
Yes. International patients can explore cataract treatment in India through appropriate hospitals and medical visa processes. We help coordinate the treatment journey, but medical treatment is provided by the treating hospital and ophthalmologist.
Can I speak to a doctor before travelling?
Where appropriate, we can help arrange an initial video consultation with a suitable partner specialist based on the information and reports you provide. Final treatment decisions require appropriate clinical evaluation.
Can people living in Thailand enquire about treatment?
Yes. If you are an expat or international resident living in Thailand, you can contact us to discuss your eye-care requirements, available medical reports and preferred travel dates.
Do you help with the Indian medical visa?
We can assist with the relevant documentation and coordination required for a medical visa once your treatment planning has been confirmed. Visa approval remains subject to the applicable Government of India requirements.
Do you arrange airport pickup and accommodation?
Yes. Depending on your selected treatment plan, we can coordinate airport pickup, accommodation and transportation to hospital appointments.
How long should I stay in India?
The required stay varies depending on your condition, procedure and doctor's advice. Your treating ophthalmologist will advise you about the appropriate follow-up schedule and when it is medically suitable to travel home.
Can I do sightseeing during my trip?
Potentially, yes. Sightseeing should only be planned when your treating doctor confirms that it is appropriate. We can help arrange comfortable experiences around your medical schedule.
How is the treatment cost calculated?
Costs depend on the hospital, surgeon, procedure, diagnostics, lens and individual medical requirements. After your case is assessed, we can help you obtain a written estimate from the relevant treatment provider and explain the coordination and travel components.
What happens after I return home?
Our coordination team remains available for practical follow-up questions and can help coordinate communication with your local eye-care provider where appropriate. Any medical concern after surgery should be discussed with your treating ophthalmologist or an appropriate local medical professional.
Thinking about cataract treatment in India?
Start with a conversation. Tell us where you live, what treatment you have been advised to consider and when you may want to travel. We'll explain the next steps.