Mulamoottil Eye Hospital & Research Center
Mulamoottil Eye Hospital & Research Center

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

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