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Narayana Nethralaya (Bengaluru)
Bangalore NABH
Known for: Lowest-cost high-volume cataract
From
1,200 SAR
1,250 AED
Strength: One of the most affordable cataract centres in the region.
Watch: Premium lens upgrades add to cost.
2026 Ranking • Regularly updated
Best Cataract Surgery Hospitals in India
India is the world’s largest cataract-surgery destination by volume. These high-throughput centres perform phacoemulsification with premium IOLs at a very low cost.
At a glance
Best Cataract Surgery Hospitals in India
- 1. Narayana Nethralaya (Bengaluru) (Bangalore) — NABH. Packages start at 1,200 SAR.
- 2. Apollo Eye (Chennai) (Chennai) — JCI. Packages start at 1,600 SAR.
- All recommended centres are US-JCI accredited and run dedicated 24/7 international-patient departments.
Top 3 recommended centres
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Apollo Eye (Chennai)
Chennai JCI
Known for: Premium IOLs, refractive cataract
From
1,600 SAR
1,650 AED
Strength: Top-tier IOLs and refractive outcomes.
Watch: Chennai is far for the northern GCC.
3
Manipal Eye (Bengaluru)
Bangalore NABH
Known for: Phaco, premium IOLs
From
1,500 SAR
1,550 AED
Strength: Strong cataract volume; central location.
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Indicative "from" prices, all-in for hospital, surgeon & anaesthesia. Request a free itemised comparison for an exact quote.
How we rank
Cataract surgical volume
Premium IOL availability
Surgeon experience
Post-op vision outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which IOL is right for me?
A monofocal IOL is the standard; a toric IOL addresses astigmatism; a multifocal/EDOF IOL reduces glasses need. Your surgeon will recommend the IOL after a pre-op exam.
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