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Comparison
Cataract Surgery - Comparison table
There are many types of cataract surgery available. Laser Cataract Surgery is available ONLY at Mulamoottil Eye Hospital in entire Kerala State.
Please see the comparison table below.
| Sl. No | Type of Cataract Surgery |
Lens | Incision (wound) size | Advantages | Post surgical recovery time | Highlights | Cost | Available at MEH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laser Cataract Surgery (Blade-free) | US lens (Acrysof/ Simplicity/Eyehance) |
Customizable laser tracks | No Blade Highest Precision & Safety Possible to correct Astigmatism and also any glass powers even after surgery. |
Less than 1 day | Blade-free Precision Safety is highest Totally Painless No stitches No blood loss No need of rest |
INR 90,000 |
Yes |
| 2 | Micro Cataract Surgery | US lens (Acrysof, Simplicity/Eyehance) with fully disposable kit + Imported Solutions |
0.9 mm to 2.00 mm | High Safety (Best for high risk cases ) | 1 week | No stitches No blood loss No dark glasses | INR 40,000 |
Yes |
| 3 | Keyhole Surgery or SICS | German Lens - Zeiss & Japanese - Hoya | 5-6 mm | Best Option for Mature cataracts | 1 month |
Sutureless Minimal rest of 2 weeks |
INR 20000-
30000
|
Yes |
| 4 | Conventional surgery with stitches | Indian lens | 10 mm | Chances for infection | 1 month | Painful Infection Bleeding Need rest | - |
No |