From LASIK and cataract surgery to vitreoretinal procedures, corneal transplants, and glaucoma management — Sultan GHC connects U.S. patients with India's globally acclaimed eye hospitals including Sankara Nethralaya, LV Prasad Eye Institute, and Aravind Eye Hospital.
From common refractive errors to complex retinal and corneal diseases — partner hospitals manage the complete spectrum of ophthalmic conditions.
State-of-the-art equipment — ZEISS VisuMax 800 SMILE laser, Alcon LenSx femtosecond, Constellation vitrectomy system, and intraoperative OCT — at partner hospitals.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. SMILE is bladeless and flapless — preferred for patients with dry eyes or high myopia. Contoura Vision (topography-guided LASIK) available at select centers. Pre-op screening: corneal topography, pachymetry, wavefront analysis.
Phacoemulsification (ultrasound-assisted lens removal) with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation — day surgery under topical anaesthesia, 15–20 minutes per eye. Premium IOLs: monofocal, multifocal (presbyopia-correcting), extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF), and toric (for astigmatism). Brands: Alcon AcrySof ReSTOR, J&J Tecnis Symfony, Zeiss AT Lisa. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) available at select centres.
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. 23G and 25G micro-incision vitrectomy (MIVS) with intraoperative OCT available at LV Prasad Eye Institute and Sankara Nethralaya. Scleral buckling and endolaser also available.
Selective corneal transplantation — DALK (for keratoconus and anterior pathology), DSAEK and DMEK (for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and posterior corneal disease). DMEK offers faster visual recovery with lower rejection rates. Full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for pan-stromal disease. Eye bank coordination included.
Trabeculectomy (standard filtration surgery), Ex-PRESS shunt, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS — iStent, Hydrus, PRESERFLO MicroShunt) for medically uncontrolled glaucoma. Ahmed and Baerveldt glaucoma drainage devices for refractory cases. Combined phaco-trabeculectomy for glaucoma with concurrent cataract.
Intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents (Bevacizumab/Avastin, Ranibizumab/Lucentis, Aflibercept/Eylea) for wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, and neovascularization. Cost $100–$300 per injection in India vs $2,000–$3,000 in the U.S. Loading doses (3 monthly injections) cost $300–$900 in India vs $6,000–$9,000 in the U.S.
Riboflavin + UV-A collagen cross-linking to halt keratoconus progression — standard (Dresden protocol) and accelerated CXL. Often combined with topography-guided surface ablation (TGSAEK) or intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS/Intacs). Available at Sankara Nethralaya, LV Prasad, and Apollo Eye Hospitals.
Extraocular muscle surgery for horizontal and vertical squint — recession and resection procedures under general anaesthesia (adults: local + sedation). Adjustable suture technique for precise adult alignment. Pediatric squint surgery available at dedicated children's eye hospitals. Day surgery — 1–2 nights accommodation in India.
Ptosis repair (levator resection, frontalis sling), entropion and ectropion correction, DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy — nasolacrimal duct bypass), and chalazion/eyelid lesion excision. Orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease (TED). Botulinum toxin for blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.
Pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) laser for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, focal/grid laser for diabetic macular edema, and vitrectomy for tractional retinal detachment or non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage. Combined with anti-VEGF injection therapy. Complete diabetic eye evaluation (fundus photo, OCT, FFA) coordinated by Sultan GHC.
U.S. figures from FAIR Health Consumer (2024) and ASRS Patient Survey. India and Türkiye from JCI-accredited partner hospital published rates (2025).
| Procedure |  USA |  India |  Türkiye | Save (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK (both eyes) | $4,000–$6,000 | $500–$1,200 | $800–$2,000 | ~80% |
| SMILE (both eyes) | $5,000–$8,000 | $800–$1,800 | $1,200–$2,800 | ~78% |
| Cataract (monofocal IOL, per eye) | $3,000–$7,000 | $300–$800 | $500–$1,200 | ~88% |
| Cataract (premium multifocal IOL) | $4,500–$9,000 | $700–$1,500 | $1,000–$2,200 | ~83% |
| Vitreoretinal Surgery (PPV) | $10,000–$40,000 | $1,500–$5,000 | $2,500–$7,000 | ~86% |
| Corneal Transplant (DALK/DMEK) | $13,000–$28,000 | $1,500–$5,000 | $3,000–$7,000 | ~83% |
| Glaucoma Surgery (trabeculectomy) | $6,000–$18,000 | $800–$2,500 | $1,500–$4,000 | ~85% |
| Anti-VEGF Injection (per dose) | $2,000–$3,000 | $100–$300 | $200–$500 | ~90% |
| Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) | $3,000–$5,000 | $500–$1,200 | $700–$1,800 | ~80% |
| Squint Correction Surgery | $5,000–$12,000 | $600–$2,000 | $1,000–$3,000 | ~83% |
| Ptosis Repair (oculoplastics) | $4,000–$10,000 | $500–$1,500 | $800–$2,500 | ~85% |
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Sankara Nethralaya, LV Prasad, Aravind, Apollo Eye, Medanta, Rela Institute
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Gurugram, Delhi NCR · 1,600+ Beds
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Chennai · 400+ Beds
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Chennai & Pan-India · 10,000+ Beds
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Gurugram, Delhi NCR · 310 Beds
Türkiye
Istanbul · 200+ Beds
Türkiye
Istanbul & Ankara · 300+ Beds
Türkiye
Istanbul · 400+ Beds
India
Chennai · 200+ Beds
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Hyderabad · 150+ Beds
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Madurai & Multi-city · 500+ Beds
LASIK in the U.S.: $4,000–$6,000 for both eyes (ASRS 2024). India: $500–$1,200. SMILE: $800–$1,800 India vs $5,000–$8,000 U.S. Contoura Vision topography-guided LASIK also available.
Cataract surgery (phaco + IOL) in the U.S.: $3,000–$7,000 per eye. India: $300–$800 per eye (monofocal), $700–$1,500 (premium multifocal). Alcon, J&J, and Zeiss IOL brands available. Femtosecond laser-assisted (FLACS): $600–$1,200 India vs $3,500–$5,000 U.S.
Yes. LV Prasad Eye Institute and Sankara Nethralaya are globally renowned for vitreoretinal care. PPV for retinal detachment: $1,500–$5,000 India vs $10,000–$40,000 U.S. Anti-VEGF injections: $100–$300 India vs $2,000–$3,000 U.S.
Sankara Nethralaya (Chennai), LV Prasad Eye Institute (Hyderabad — JCI-accredited, WHO Collaborating Centre), and Aravind Eye Hospital perform 400,000+ surgeries/year with outcomes comparable to leading U.S. centers. They train ophthalmologists worldwide.
Yes. Anti-VEGF injections (Avastin, Ranibizumab, Aflibercept): $100–$300/dose India vs $2,000–$3,000 U.S. A loading dose of 3 monthly injections costs $300–$900 India vs $6,000–$9,000 U.S. PRP laser and vitrectomy also available.
3–5 days total: Day 1 pre-op workup, Day 2 surgery, Day 3–4 recovery check, Day 5 flying clearance. Cataract surgery (one eye): 2–3 days. Both eyes in same trip: 5–7 days. Vitreoretinal surgery: 7–14 days.
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