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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 |