Cataract Surgery That Brings Colours Back
Blurry, faded or cloudy vision isn't something to live with. Our senior surgeons remove cataracts in a 15-minute, stitch-free procedure — most patients see clearly by the next morning.
Overview
What is cataract surgery?
A cataract is the clouding of your eye's natural lens — like looking through a fogged window. It develops slowly with age (and sometimes with diabetes, injury or steroid use) until glasses stop helping. Surgery is the only effective treatment, and it's one of the safest, most performed procedures in medicine.
In modern cataract surgery (phacoemulsification), your surgeon makes a tiny 2–3 mm opening, dissolves the cloudy lens with ultrasound energy and replaces it with a clear artificial lens (an intraocular lens, or IOL) chosen for your eyes and lifestyle. No injections in most cases, no stitches, no bandage for days — just drops and clearer mornings.
At a glance
When to consider it
- ✓ Cloudy, blurred or dim vision, even with new glasses
- ✓ Glare and halos while driving at night
- ✓ Colours looking faded or yellowish
- ✓ Frequent change of spectacle power
- ✓ Difficulty reading, recognising faces or watching TV
- ✓ Your doctor told you a cataract is "maturing" — waiting rarely helps and can make surgery harder.
Your surgeon may advise waiting if
- • The cataract is very early and not affecting daily life
- • An active eye infection/uncontrolled condition needs treatment first
Technology & lens options
| Option | What it is | Best for | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monofocal | Sharp distance vision; reading glasses still needed | Budget-conscious patients, insurance packages | ₹15,000–₹35,000 |
| Monofocal Toric | Distance vision + corrects astigmatism | Patients with cylindrical power | ₹35,000–₹60,000 |
| Multifocal | Distance + near vision; most daily tasks glasses-free | Active patients who read a lot | ₹45,000–₹85,000 |
| Multifocal Toric / Trifocal | All distances + astigmatism correction | Maximum spectacle freedom | ₹60,000–₹1,00,000 |
| EDOF / premium (e.g. extended depth of focus) | Smooth range of vision, fewer halos | Night drivers, screen-heavy users | ₹70,000–₹1,20,000 |
Indicative ranges including surgeon and standard hospital charges — confirmed exactly at your free consultation. Blade-free (femto-assisted) surgery available at select centres at additional cost. · EMI: No-cost EMI on all lens options. · Insurance: Covered by most policies — we process cashless end-to-end.
How treatment works at ReliveCure
Recovery timeline
- Mild grittiness or watering is normal. Rest, use drops as prescribed. Most patients notice brighter vision by next morning.
- Routine activities and desk work are fine. Avoid rubbing the eye, dusty places, swimming and eye makeup.
- Vision stabilises; final glasses (if needed) are prescribed around week 4–6. Second eye is usually operated 1–4 weeks after the first.
Safety & honesty
Cataract surgery has a success rate above 98% worldwide, but no surgery is risk-free. Uncommon issues include temporary pressure rise, swelling, or (rarely) infection — which is why we operate only at accredited centres, use single-use consumables and keep a strict follow-up schedule. Some patients develop a harmless "after-cataract" (PCO) months later; it's cleared in minutes with a simple laser. We'll explain everything before you decide — that's what the free consultation is for.
Why ReliveCure
Meet a senior specialist, ask everything, decide without pressure.
Your surgery is performed by experienced ophthalmic surgeons, never trainees.
We handle the paperwork; you focus on recovery.
One care team from admission to discharge and follow-up.
Our panel of senior refractive, ICL and cataract surgeons — profiles being added.
Meet all our doctors →Real patients, real stories
“We got mummy's cataract done through ReliveCure. Cashless claim was handled by them fully. She could see clearly the very next day — thank you team!”
Frequently asked questions
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