What eye surgery costs in Hyderabad — and how to get an honest figure for yours.
TL;DR
We don't publish a price, because a number on a page can't see your eyes. What we can do — clearly — is explain what decides your cost, how cashless insurance changes the picture, and how to get an accurate figure for your own eyes quickly. The honest step is a short consultation: the surgeon examines you, you choose the right lens or technique together, and you leave with a clear estimate you can trust.
Why there's no price on this page
It would be easy to put a tempting figure here. It would also be misleading. The cost of cataract surgery or vision correction depends on the lens your eyes need and the technique that suits them — and those are decisions made by looking at your eyes, not by a web page. Publishing one number would either undersell what your eyes need or push everyone toward the same option regardless. We'd rather tell you the truth and give you a figure that's actually right for you.
What actually decides your cost
A handful of honest factors shape what you'll pay:
- The procedure. Cataract surgery, LASIK, and ICL are different operations with different costs.
- The lens or technique for your eyes. For cataract, a monofocal, toric (for astigmatism) or multifocal (reduces reading glasses) intraocular lens; for vision correction, laser versus an implanted lens. This is usually the biggest single factor — and it's a clinical choice, not an upsell.
- The complexity of your particular eye. Some eyes need more care and planning, and we'll explain it if yours does.
- Cashless or self-funded. Whether your care runs through insurance changes what comes out of your pocket.
Where insurance and cashless change the picture
Cataract surgery is commonly covered by health insurance, and we are actively empanelled on GIPSA PPN and major TPAs, so cashless treatment is often possible. Refractive procedures like LASIK and ICL are usually elective and self-funded. Cover varies by policy, so we check yours honestly before your visit — see our insurance and cashless page, or send your insurer's name on WhatsApp and we'll tell you where you stand.
How to get your exact figure, today
The fastest route to an accurate number is simple: tell us which surgery you're asking about on WhatsApp, then come in for a consultation. The surgeon examines your eyes, you discuss the right lens or technique together, and you leave with a clear figure for your plan, including any cashless or insurance route. No pressure, no package you didn't ask for.
A word on "cheapest"
The lowest quote in the city often hides something: a basic lens chosen for its price, or an assembly-line model where one person consults you, another operates, and a third handles follow-up. Your sight is not where to bargain-hunt. Real value is the right procedure, the right lens for your eyes, and one senior surgeon who stays with you from the first visit to the last.
The surgeon who examines you is the one who operates.
At many busy centres, one person consults you, another operates, and a third sees you afterwards. Here, the same senior surgeon stays with you through your eye surgery, and every visit after.
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 the same surgeon perform my surgery and my follow-ups?
- 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.
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."
Related
- Cataract surgery, explained honestly
- LASIK in Hyderabad, decided honestly
- ICL: glasses-free vision when LASIK isn't right
- Insurance & cashless: check your policy
- Want a calm second opinion first?
- Book a consultation for a clear estimate
Frequently asked questions
How much does cataract surgery cost in Hyderabad?
There is no single honest figure, because the cost depends on your eye and the lens you choose. A standard monofocal lens, a toric lens for astigmatism, and a multifocal lens that reduces reading glasses are very different choices, and the right one depends on your eyes and your daily life, not a package. Once the surgeon examines you, you'll get a clear figure for your specific plan. The honest first step is a consultation — you're welcome to visit us in Himayat Nagar, or ask on WhatsApp.
Why don't you publish your prices online?
Because a number on a web page can't see your eyes. Quoting a single price would either mislead you or push everyone toward the same lens regardless of need. We'd rather examine your eyes, explain your options plainly, and give you an accurate figure you can trust. Your sight is not where to bargain-hunt, and we won't pretend otherwise.
What makes one person's eye surgery cost more than another's?
Mainly the lens or technique your eyes need (for cataract, the type of intraocular lens; for vision correction, laser versus ICL), the complexity of your particular eye, and whether your care is cashless through insurance or self-funded. We walk you through each factor so you understand exactly what you're paying for, and why.
Does insurance or a cashless claim cover cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is commonly covered by health insurance, and we are actively empanelled on GIPSA PPN and major TPAs, so cashless treatment is often possible. Cover varies by policy, so we check yours honestly before your visit. Send us your insurer's name on WhatsApp and we'll tell you where you stand.
Is LASIK or ICL covered by insurance?
Refractive procedures like LASIK and ICL are usually treated as elective and excluded from insurance, so they're typically self-funded — unlike cataract surgery, which is generally covered. We'll confirm your specific policy and explain your options without pressure.
How do I get an exact price for my surgery?
Book a consultation. The surgeon examines your eyes, you discuss the right lens or technique together, and you leave with a clear figure for your plan and any insurance or cashless route that applies. You can book on WhatsApp at 92814 52121 or call 80966 65550.
Is the cheapest eye surgery the best value?
Not necessarily. The lowest quote often reflects a basic package, an assembly-line model where different people consult, operate and follow up, or a lens chosen for price rather than for your eyes. Value is the right procedure, the right lens, and one senior surgeon who stays with you. That's what we offer, and it's worth asking any practice you consider whether they do the same.
Medically reviewed by Dr. H. Siva Mohan Reddy · 2026-06-21
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