EYE SURGERY TREATMENT PROCEDURES COSTS IN INDIA
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PHACO IOL
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Life Smile facilitates the affordable low cost PHACO – Phacoemulsification, the cataract correction of eye procedure at the top Ophthalmology hospital facilities in India. The Phaco procedure overseas for uninsured, self insured and underinsured individuals helps in a cost savings of up to 70% to 80%. The Phaco procedure abroad in India would cost between US$ 990 to US$ 2040 depending on the type of intraocular lens used.
Phacoemulsification, or phaco, is method of cataract surgery in which the eye's internal lens is emulsified using ultrasonic energy and replaced with an intraocular lens implant, or IOL.A cataract clouds the lens of the eye causing vision loss that interferes with daily activities.The only effective means of restoring full and clear vision that has been compromised by cataracts is to perform eye surgery to remove and replace them with permanent artificial lenses. Phacoemulsification cataract surgery was introduced in 1967 by Charles D. Kelman, an American ophthalmologist (1930-2004). Phacoemulsification is a procedure in which the natural lens, clouded by a cataract, is broken up by ultrasound, irrigated and suctioned out (aspiration). Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification has gained in popularity in recent years and is now the preferred form of cataract surgery. Although the ophthalmic phaco procedure has been available to us for a long time, recent advances and refinements in phaco system and micro surgical instruments have helped in making the phaco procedure safe and more effective than previously. Most cataract surgeries today are performed with phacoemulsification.
Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implant surgery is ideal for individuals with no other eye disease. Patients with diabetes are known to be at a high risk for worsening eye problems after this procedure. The surgeon will make the final determination of each patient's eligibility for the procedure after an examination and consultation with the patient.
Procedure of Phaco-IOL surgery
Phaco surgery is performed with a small ultrasonic probe that is inserted into the eye via a two-to-three millimeter incision. This probe breaks the cloudy lens into tiny pieces and sucks the fragments out of the eye. The specialist, highly trained, experienced phaco doctor will place a permanent artificial lens (called an intraocular lens or IOL) where the natural lens used to be. Surgery is performed under a local anesthetic, which prevents movement of the eye. Or topical anesthetic may be used to numb the area.
The procedures take between 15 minutes and one hour. In Phacoemulsification a very small incision (3.2 mm) is made into the clear part of the eye (Cornea) and the hard core (nucleus) of the lens is converted in to a soft pulp using high frequency sound waves (NOT Laser) and sucked out. Then a foldable lens (IOL) is injected through the small incision and positioned into capsular bag. The main advantages of this operation are early rehabilitation and decreased occurrence of astigmatism (cylindrical power in glasses). Non-foldable IOLs are not recommended as they necessitate enlarging the incision and thereby sacrificing the advantages of the small incision.
Intra-ocular Lens (IOL) is small (5-7 mm) lens made of a soft polymer (Silicone or Acrylic) and is implanted inside the eye in place of natural lens. The greatest advantage of IOL is a clear wide field of vision and the fact that the patient does not have to constantly wear thick glasses. However, glasses with low power may be still being required especially for reading distant and near small print. The reason being that unlike natural lens the IOL has a fixed power (estimated by doing Ultrasound of the eye) which is usually adjusted such that the mid-range or routine viewing distances are seen clearly, and for distances closer or further low powered glasses may still be needed. Since the IOL stays in the eye lifelong therefore there should not be any compromise on the quality of the IOL. Multifocal IOLs offer the advantage clear distant and near vision and, thus, lesser dependence on glasses but suffer the disadvantage of lower contrast, lower color saturation and a subjective compromise in image quality. Alcon Restor IOL gives good results for near and distance vision. But both eyes have to be operated within short interval of 2-6 weeks and it takes about 4-8 weeks for complete adaptation to new visual status.
The advantages of phacoemulsification
The advantage of cataract surgery by phacoemulsification is the insertion of the intraocular lens through a small incision, which is self-sealing. After the cataract surgery using phacoemulsification, the wound is more stable and the wound complications are minimized.
Benefits for patients
Suture-less cataract surgery by phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lenses makes its treatment very comfortable for the patients. The patients can resume their normal activity faster as compared to conventional extra capsular extraction (ECCE) cataract eye surgery using sutures. The wound heals faster and more predictable and compared to conventional surgery less follow up visits for checkups are required. Because of the small incision, the use of sutures is not required, the cornea does not get distorted and risk of significant astigmatism is minimized.
Risks & complications
Complications are infrequent and usually minor. However, as with any surgery, there are risks, including the possibility of:
-Infection requiring antibiotics and in some cases hospitalization
-Inflammation (redness, swelling) of the eye
-Corneal swelling
-Vision loss
-Retinal detachment
-Development of secondary cataracts
Risks can be reduced by following the eye surgeon's instructions before and after surgery.
The cost comparison of Phaco procedures between India and other western countries is as follows-
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OPHTHALMOLOGY TREATMENTS COST IN INDIA |
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PROCEDURES |
Approximate cost Elsewhere-in USD |
Approximate cost in INDIA- in USD |
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Eye Phaco with foldable IOL- Cataract correction |
$ 5400 |
$ 1080 |
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Eye Phaco with PMMA IOL - Cataract removal |
$ 5250 |
$ 1050 |
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Phaco with Hydrophobic UV-Block Filter IOL |
$ 4950 |
$ 990 |
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Phaco with RESTOR Multifocal/Rollable IOL |
$ 10200 |
$ 2040 |
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The low-cost eye care surgery procedures are facilitated by Life Smile offshore in India with inexpensive health travel tour to India, the costs of ophthalmology surgery procedures are very low overseas in India and since the cosmetic eye care surgery procedures are not covered by health insurance, the people self-pay and are highly benefited by medical tour discounts for vision correction eye surgery LASIK and other procedures abroad.
The cheaper cost of medical health care travel for surgery vacation tour abroad to India, safe and highly affordable eye care surgery overseas to India facilitated by Life Smile India means a big cost savings on ophthalmology eye surgery treatment especially for medically uninsured. India’s low-cost, world-class, affordable, top rated, healthcare facilities- accredited, certified hospitals and clinics attract and receive global patients from over 40 countries for the personalized medical care in cost effective manner. This unique blend of top class medical healthcare expertise for ophthalmic surgery procedures and other medical health care procedures at attractive and affordable prices is the most important factor in a constant annual growth rate of 30% in Medical tourism to India. There are many reasons contributing towards this huge medical healthcare cost differential and eye treatments at reduced rates, the most important of these factors are:
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India being a developing economy so has the very favorable currency exchange rates in comparison to GBP, USD, EURO, YEN, AUD, FRANC etc.
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India, ranking very high in the list of developing countries has a vast pool of the best qualified and experienced medical/ technical / Para-medical professionals, healthcare technologies and world class institutions but the costs towards healthcare services and medical healthcare products have stayed at a extremely low-levels.
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Doctors are required to pay towards Medical Malpractice Insurance, elsewhere this Insurance usually costs USD 90,000 - 140,000 annually whereas in comparison, doctors in India have to pay insurance cost as low as USD 2500 - 3000 annually.
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India is the world's largest exporter of the quality Bulk Drugs so the cost of the high quality medicine is cheaper.
The discounted health care for eye care ophthalmology surgery treatment costs abroad in India and the low prices does not mean low on the quality of healthcare. In fact the healthcare technologies in India are at par with that provided by the healthcare facilities in any advanced country, using exactly the same advanced technology, machines and equipments as used in USA or Europe thereby delivering similar or even better success rates. Adherence to the highest quality standards of healthcare by competent board certified ophthalmologist- eye surgeons with priority treatment (medical surgery treatment without wait list) and personalized attention by top eye care surgeons positions India as the best alternative healthcare destination for nations with high medical care costs.
Many of the eye surgeons and doctors in India have graduated from top medical school universities of North America-USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia and have vast overseas healthcare surgery experience and training for performing eye care- ophthalmology surgery procedures from hospitals and clinical research facilities abroad in the inexpensive eye care surgery procedures they perform. Ophthalmology health care services in India are always provided by well-trained eye surgeons and doctors, with superior health care know-how and experience.
LIFE SMILE HEALTH VALUE:
For foreign patient's convenience, care and comfort Life Smile India as medical holiday travel Management Company has overseas medical travel assistance offices to provide discounted health travel abroad information, India medical tourism assistance, and health tourism India guidance and to provide offshore medical trip help to international patients for their safe health care medical tour travel to India. Our trained health care associates and India health travel managers and health care tour consultants would be pleased to assist and guide you at the Life Smile global patient care centers in the following countries by receiving, processing and forwarding your health care query, providing information on top rated, accredited specialty private hospitals in India, private clinics in India, medical research and health care institute facilities in India, assist in search to find and provide information on specialist Indian medical professional consultants- board certified doctors, board certified surgeons, board certified dentists – dental surgeons and board certified physicians abroad in India, arranging online ask a doctor- free web consults and telephone consultations with best qualified doctor and experienced therapists, assisting on India visit formalities- VISA and providing info on medical surgery treatment fee discounts and the Indian affordable medical health travel tour package cost savings.
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Life Smile has included some of these overseas patient testimonials and patient stories on medical surgery treatment in Indian hospitals and clinics, in the portal website; you are welcome to read a few foreign patients feedback story online- testimonials of visiting patients from abroad.
Life Smile through established relationships with finest board certified medical professionals- board certified surgeon, board certified doctor, physician and JCI – JCAHO accredited, government registered and approved private medical Healthcare facilities in India, serving to cost sensitive overseas patients care in helping international patients receive world-class medical surgery treatments at considerably lower costs and in almost no waiting periods. Life Smile, India takes care to provide the best of concierge services for the patients traveling abroad for their medical surgery treatments to ensure world-class facilitation services for a safe and comfortable medical tour vacations travel to India. Life Smile provides world-class low price facilitation services for the visiting overseas patients from abroad for their cheaper surgery treatment trip at the top rated private specialty hospital and clinical facilities in the following Indian cities- New Delhi, Mumbai- Bombay, Chennai- Madras, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Thiruvanthapuram- Trivandrum, Cochin, Kochi- Kerala, Vellore, Pune, Kolkata- Calcutta, Mohali- Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Coimbatore, Gurgaon, Noida, Thane, Panaji- Goa, Rishikesh, Dharamshala, Jaipur and Dehradun. |
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A P, New York, USA
C O, Lagos, Nigeria
H G, London, UK
B B, California, USA
D M, Cairo, Egypt
H T, Wales, UK
C L, California, USA
E D C, Ontario, Canada
H W, Wales, UK
D F, Orlando, USA
R W, Perth, Australia
C J, Birmingham, UK
D J J, Louisiana, USA
E Z, Stockholm, Sweden
C W, Doddyke, UK
Dr. O, Oklahoma, USA
D C, Lagos, Nigeria
D P A, Antrim, UK
H B, California, USA
L A K, Baghdad, Iraq
M E, London, UK
J B, Washington, USA
P A, Mexico city, Mexico
M P, London, UK
Jay W, Dallas, USA
E U, Lagos, Nigeria
M V, Wales,UK
K W, Florida, USA
F L, Kamloops, Canada
P F, London UK
L J, California, USA
S M, Cairo, Egypt
R S, London, UK
L L, Colorado, USA
G N, Kampala, Uganda
S B K, Scotland, UK
M B, California, USA
N G, Switzerland
V H, Swansea, UK
M J, California, USA
A, Beirut, Lebanon
A P H, Lincolnshire, UK
M K, California, USA
I E, Abuja, Nigeria
M S, California, USA
J L, Toronto, Canada
P S J, California, USA
S A, Sydney, Australia
P W, Chicago, USA
Y S, Abuja, Nigeria
R G, Texas, USA
A S, Singapore
R H, Mississippi, USA
S R, Baghdad, Iraq
W F, Arkansas, USA
A J A, Malaga, Spain
U, Oklahoma, USA
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