Often reasonable to wait
The cataract is not yet limiting reading, driving at night, or recognising faces. Glasses still help enough for now.
Cataract · Himayat Nagar
Cataract surgery, explained honestly, before you decide.
If your vision is blurring or night glare bothers you, you have time to understand your choices. We explain when surgery genuinely helps, what each lens does, and what it costs. Then you decide.
Cataract lens clarity illustration What it is
The lens inside your eye slowly clouds.
Colours dull. Lights glare at night. Glasses help less than they used to. Replacing the cloudy lens with a clear artificial one restores clarity.
Honest guidance
When to act, and when to wait.
Your surgeon will tell you which camp you are in. You are always welcome to come in for a second opinion first.
Worth discussing surgery
Daily life is affected. Night driving feels unsafe. Colours look washed out. Updating glasses no longer makes enough difference.
Your options
Three lens paths, explained plainly.
The right lens fits your eyes, your daily life, and your budget, not the most expensive one.
The day
Same-day surgery, stitch-free.
Phacoemulsification / micro-incision cataract surgery (MICS) under local anaesthetic, usually in well under an hour.
Eye drops
Dilating and numbing drops. You stay awake and comfortable throughout.
Short procedure
A tiny stitch-free incision. The cloudy lens is removed and replaced.
Brief rest
A short recovery before you leave. Most patients walk in and go home the same day.
Clearer sight
Many notice improvement within a day or two. Written drop schedule and our number for any worry.
Precision planning
Measured before we operate.
We do not guess your lens power. Every cataract plan is built on measurement and verification.
Optical biometry
Precise measurements of your eye to calculate the right lens power.
Image-guided planning
Your lens position is verified before surgery, not guessed on the day.
Phaco / MICS
Modern micro-incision cataract surgery on a current phaco system.
Personal attention, start to finish
An experienced surgeon looks after you personally.
Your assessment, cataract surgery and follow-up are handled as one continuous plan, by an experienced eye surgeon who knows your eye and your history, so nothing is lost between the consultation, the procedure and the visits after.
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Examines youAn unhurried consultation, with time to ask everything.
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Operates on youThe procedure performed by an experienced surgeon, personally.
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Looks after youPersonal attention at every follow-up afterwards.
Before you choose any eye surgeon
Questions worth asking, of anyone.
Your sight is not where to bargain-hunt. Ask these of any practice you are considering:
- Will I meet the surgeon who will operate, before the day?
- Will one experienced surgeon take responsibility for my care?
- Is the lens or plan chosen for my eye and my life, or for a package?
- If something needs attention afterwards, who handles it?
- Will someone tell me honestly if I don't need surgery yet?
At Dr. P. Siva Reddy Eye Hospital, the answer to every one of these is yes.
Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy
Chief Surgeon · MBBS · DO · DNB · Aravind-trained
Third generation of a family Hyderabad has trusted with its eyes since 1975, founded by Padma Bhushan Dr. P. Siva Reddy, "the People's Ophthalmologist."
4.9★ · 1,125 Google reviews Since 1975 · three generations
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I know I need cataract surgery?
When cataract limits daily life, reading, driving at night, recognising faces, and glasses no longer help enough. We tell you honestly if waiting is still reasonable.
Is cataract surgery painful?
The eye is numbed. Discomfort is usually mild. Most patients go home the same day.
Which lens should I choose?
Depends on your eye, astigmatism, and lifestyle. We explain monofocal, toric, and multifocal trade-offs, not the most expensive option by default.
What does cataract surgery cost in Hyderabad?
There isn't a single figure, because the right surgery and lens depend on your eye, your astigmatism, and how you'd like to see afterwards, which the surgeon works out with you. The honest way to understand your options is a consultation, once your eyes have been examined. You're warmly welcome to visit us in Himayat Nagar; you can book a time on WhatsApp or by phone.
How soon can I read or drive again?
Many notice clearer vision within days, but timelines vary. Your surgeon gives written guidance for your case.
Is cataract surgery cashless with my insurance?
Many policies cover cataract surgery, and cashless depends on your insurer and policy. Send your insurer or TPA details on WhatsApp before you visit and we will confirm cashless for your policy.
Do I really need surgery now, or can I get a second opinion?
If your cataract is not yet limiting your daily life, waiting and watching is often reasonable, and we will tell you so honestly. You are always welcome to come in for a calm second opinion before deciding.
I want to book cataract surgery for my parent. How do I start?
Message us on WhatsApp with your parent's situation and any earlier reports. We will guide you on what to bring, and an experienced surgeon will give your parent unhurried, personal attention from examination through surgery.
What is the difference between safed motia and kala motia?
Safed motia means white cataract, a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. Kala motia means glaucoma, a separate condition that damages the optic nerve. They are often confused. Cataract is usually fixable with lens replacement; glaucoma is managed long-term with monitoring and treatment.
Medically reviewed by Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy · 2026-06-15
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