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Apollo Eye Institute (Chennai)
Chennai JCI
Known for: High-volume cataract & premium IOLs
From
1,500 SAR
1,550 AED
Strength: Very high cataract throughput; strong outcome data.
Watch: Chennai is far for the northern GCC.
2026 Ranking • Regularly updated
Best Eye & Cataract Hospitals in India
India performs some of the highest cataract volumes in the world at very low cost. These high-throughput eye centres lead in phacoemulsification, premium IOLs, LASIK and SMILE.
At a glance
Best Eye & Cataract Hospitals in India
- 1. Apollo Eye Institute (Chennai) (Chennai) — JCI. Packages start at 1,500 SAR.
- 2. Manipal Eye (Bengaluru) (Bangalore) — NABH. Packages start at 1,400 SAR.
- All recommended centres are US-JCI accredited and run dedicated 24/7 international-patient departments.
Top 3 recommended centres
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Manipal Eye (Bengaluru)
Bangalore NABH
Known for: Cataract, LASIK, retina
From
1,400 SAR
1,450 AED
Strength: Wide eye-service range; central location.
Watch: Confirm premium-IOL inclusions.
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Narayana Nethralaya (Bengaluru)
Bangalore NABH
Known for: Cataract, low-cost high-volume
From
1,200 SAR
1,250 AED
Strength: One of the most affordable high-quality cataract centres.
Watch: Premium lens upgrades add to cost.
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
Laser platform (LASIK / SMILE / Contoura)
Retina & specialist backup
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do both eyes in one trip?
Yes — most patients have both eyes operated sequentially in a short hospital stay. A follow-up window is kept before you fly back.
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