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 Mulamoottil Eye Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laser Cataract Surgery (Blade-free) | US lens (Acrysof IQ) |
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 80,000 |
Yes |
| 2 | Micro Cataract Surgery with PROPACK | US lens (Acrysof IQ with fully disposable kit + Imported Solutions and Viscous gels) |
0.9 mm to 2.00 mm | High Safety (Best for high risk cases ) | 1 day | Totally Painless No stitches No blood loss No need of rest No dark glasses |
INR 30,000 |
Yes |
| 3 | Micro-cataract Surgery | US lens (Acrysof IQ with fully disposable kit) |
0.9 mm to 2.00 mm | Most ideal one for diabetic and cardiac patients | 1 day | Painless No stitches No blood loss No need of rest No dark glasses |
INR 28,000 |
Yes |
| 4 | Keyhole Surgery or SICS | Indian lens | 5-6 mm | Chances for infection | 1 month | Painful
Infection Bleeding Need rest Need dark glasses |
INR 9000-18,000 |
Yes |
| 5 | Conventional surgery with stitches | Indian lens | 10 mm | Chances for infection | 1 month | Painful Infection Bleeding Need rest |
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No |
