Hyderabad: government and private prices for phaco cataract surgery with a foldable lens, one eye, with the source and last-checked date for every figure.
Rs 15,000 to Rs 35,000
Free at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam
Free at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam (quote)
3 October 2026
Cataract Surgery price in Hyderabad: government vs private
Prices are for phaco cataract surgery with a foldable lens, one eye. Government hospitals charge less but usually have waiting lists. Where a hospital does not publish its rate we say so, and any estimate is labelled.
| Where | Price | What it includes | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam Lowest listed price Subsidised, longer wait Press-reported (2023) as free for phaco cataract surgery; confirm with the hospital. |
Free | Free of charge | Quote India Herald – Govt hospitals in Telangana get high-end phaco machines |
| Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Hyderabad (typical) Our estimate; not a quote from any hospital. Basis: Previous modelled range kept: internally consistent; no published private price found for this test in Hyderabad to check it against. |
Rs 15,000 to Rs 35,000 | Base procedure; items listed under "what a quote leaves out" are extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| CGHS rate: Tier I city, NABH hospital Reference rate Phaco with foldable IOL, EXCLUDING the lens. CGHS pays the lens separately up to its implant ceiling. Non-NABH hospitals: Rs 14,450 (published tariff). |
Rs 17,000 | Per eye; excludes cost of IOL. IOL reimbursed separately at ceiling (IMOP05 hydrophobic foldable Rs 5,800 incl. GST; IMOP06 hydrophilic acrylic Rs 4,500; IMOP07 PMMA Rs 500). | Published tariff CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in |
| CGHS ceiling for the lens: hydrophobic foldable IOL Reference rate Maximum CGHS pays for the lens, on top of the surgery rate. |
Rs 5,800 | Implant/device cost ceiling only (inclusive of GST); procedure package billed separately. | Published tariff CGHS official rate list data (cghs.mohfw.gov.in 'CGHS Rate List' endpoint) |
| Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY package (HBP 2.2) Scheme Free for eligible families at empanelled hospitals; this is what the scheme pays the hospital. From the 2021 HBP 2.2 package list; the current master could not be retrieved. |
Rs 7,500 | Procedure 4,500 + 'Foldable Hydrophobic intraocular lens 3000' | Published tariff State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) |
Cataract Surgery cost in Hyderabad by type
Our estimates by type of cataract surgery in Hyderabad. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.
| Type | Private price in Hyderabad | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SICS (Small Incision Cataract Surgery) | Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 | Estimate |
| Phacoemulsification (Standard Phaco) | Rs 15,000 to Rs 35,000 | Estimate |
| MICS (Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery) | Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 | Estimate |
| Femto Laser Cataract Surgery | Rs 50,000 to Rs 90,000 | Estimate |
| With Monofocal IOL (standard) | Add Rs 0 to Rs 5,000 | Estimate |
| With Multifocal / Trifocal IOL | Add Rs 20,000 to Rs 60,000 per eye | Estimate |
| With Toric IOL (for astigmatism) | Add Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000 per eye | Estimate |
What a cataract surgery quote often leaves out
- The intraocular lens (IOL): monofocal, toric and multifocal lenses are priced very differently
- Pre-surgery tests such as biometry
- Eye drops for several weeks after surgery
- The second eye, which is a separate surgery and bill
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive quote in writing before the procedure.
Where cataract surgery is done in Hyderabad
Private hospitals and centres in Hyderabad include LV Prasad Eye Institute, Centre for Sight, Vasan Eye Care, KIMS Hospital, Care Hospitals and Apollo Hospital. We list them so you know where to ask. We have not found published prices from them unless they appear in the table above, and we do not rank or recommend any of them.
Prices & sources
Last checked: 3 October 2026. We re-check published tariffs at least every six months and correct errors when they are reported. See how we research prices and our data sources.
- India Herald – Govt hospitals in Telangana get high-end phaco machines · Quote, document dated 2023-06-29 · checked 3 October 2026
- WhatsTheCost estimate · Estimate · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS official rate list data (cghs.mohfw.gov.in 'CGHS Rate List' endpoint) · Published tariff · checked 3 October 2026
- State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) · Published tariff, document dated 2021 (HBP 2.1/2.2; undated) · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
Frequently asked questions: Cataract Surgery cost in Hyderabad
How much does a cataract surgery cost in Hyderabad in 2026?
For phaco cataract surgery with a foldable lens, one eye, private hospitals and centres in Hyderabad charge about Rs 15,000 to Rs 35,000 (our estimate). Government option: Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam, Free (quote). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.
Where is a cataract surgery cheapest in Hyderabad?
The lowest actual price listed on this page is Free at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam (quote, checked 3 October 2026). It is a subsidised government rate, so expect a queue and less choice of slot. Prices change, so confirm the current rate with the facility before you go.
What does a cataract surgery cost at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Mehdipatnam?
Free for phaco cataract surgery with a foldable lens, one eye, according to India Herald – Govt hospitals in Telangana get high-end phaco machines (quote). Press-reported (2023) as free for phaco cataract surgery; confirm with the hospital. Expect a waiting list and confirm the current rate before you go.
Does the lens change the price?
Yes, often more than the surgery itself. Monofocal lenses are the lowest-cost option; toric and multifocal lenses cost more. Ask for the lens brand and type in writing.
Does insurance or Ayushman Bharat cover it?
Health insurance usually pays when the procedure is part of a hospital admission or an approved day-care claim; purely outpatient tests depend on your policy’s OPD cover. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers listed packages at empanelled hospitals for eligible families, and diagnostic scans are generally paid as part of an admitted package rather than as standalone outpatient tests. Ask the hospital’s insurance or scheme desk before the procedure, not at billing.
Disclaimer: This page explains prices for general information and education. It is not medical advice and does not recommend any hospital, centre or doctor. Figures marked Estimate are our modelled ranges, not quotes. Published tariffs can change without notice, and the final bill depends on your case. Confirm the current price with the facility and ask a qualified doctor which test or treatment you need.