Cataract surgery at Dayal Eye Centre starts from ₹20,000 per eye. Most patients fall between ₹26,000 and ₹93,000 per eye — and what moves the number is almost entirely the intraocular lens you choose, not the surgery itself.
Starts From
₹20,000
per eye
Typical Band
₹26,000–₹93,000
per eye, most patients
Premium Lens
Up to ₹1,50,000+
per eye, lens-dependent
Prices shown are approximate and may vary based on individual patient needs, complexity of case, and procedures performed. Final pricing will be determined after a complete consultation and examination. Prices do not include any additional tests or treatments that may be medically necessary. Insurance coverage varies by plan. They are not a quotation.
Cataract surgery can be paid for in monthly instalments through our Easy EMI facility, provided by our finance partner Savein. On an Easy EMI plan you repay the treatment cost in instalments — with no interest added to the plan.
EMI is available through NBFC partners and select debit cards — not only credit cards.
A nominal processing fee may apply, depending on the plan and the partner bank.
Cataract, LASIK and retina procedures are all EMI-eligible.
Approvals are handled by our billing desk, usually while you are still at the centre.
Technique Pricing
Cataract Surgery Types and Their Costs
The surgical technique is chosen on the density of your cataract, the health of your cornea and the support behind your lens — not on budget. Here is what each costs.
Per eye, starting from, exclusive of the intraocular lens · Dayal Eye Centre verified clinical data, 2023–2025
Type of Cataract Surgery
Min (₹)
Average (₹)
Max (₹)
Phacoemulsification (one eye)
20,000
26,000
32,000
Microincision Cataract Surgery (MICS), one eye
30,000
32,500
35,000
Extracapsular Cataract Surgery (ECCE)
25,000
30,000
35,000
Intracapsular Cataract Surgery (ICCE)
25,000
30,000
35,000
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Surgery (FLACS)
On consultation
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Femtosecond laser-assisted surgery (FLACS) is quoted on consultation — see the FLACS page for how the laser step changes the plan.
Phacoemulsification
The standard: ultrasound breaks up the lens, which is removed through a self-sealing ~2.2 mm incision. No stitches.
MICS
The same principle through an even smaller incision.
ECCE and ICCE
Manual techniques reserved for very dense or hypermature cataracts, or eyes where the lens support is not intact. Larger incision, stitches, slower recovery.
FLACS
Replaces the first three steps with a femtosecond laser. Priced on consultation, because the laser step is added to the technique and lens your eye needs.
The lens is the part of your bill you actually decide, and it is worth understanding what you are deciding between. There is no lens that does everything — each type trades one thing for another.
Lens type
What it corrects
The trade-off
Price band (per eye)
Monofocal
Distance vision
Reading glasses will still be needed
₹18,000 – ₹50,000
Multifocal / trifocal
Near and distance
Halos and glare are more common; contrast sensitivity is reduced
₹15,000 – ₹90,000
Toric
Spherical power and astigmatism
May not remove the need for glasses entirely
₹45,000 – ₹75,000
Accommodating
Adjusts between near and distance
Does not correct astigmatism on its own
₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000
The published evidence on this choice, so you can weigh it yourself
01
A Cochrane review of 20 randomised trials (2,061 people, 3,194 eyes) found multifocal IOLs reduce spectacle dependence, but halos were around 3.5× more common and glare around 1.4× more common than with monofocal lenses. The reviewers concluded that motivation to achieve spectacle independence is likely to be the deciding factor (de Silva et al., 2016).
02
A meta-analysis of 13 randomised trials (1,413 eyes) found toric IOLs give better uncorrected distance vision, about 0.37 D less residual astigmatism, and significantly greater spectacle independence, with no significant increase in complications (Kessel et al., Ophthalmology, 2016).
03
Registry analysis of 89,947 eyes found Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification was needed in 4.1% of monofocal and 21.2% of diffractive multifocal/EDOF implants (Horn et al., 2022). This is a short in-clinic laser treatment, not another operation — but it is a real difference between lens types and you should know it before you choose.
TECNIS Lenses (Johnson & Johnson)
Lens
Min ₹
Max ₹
TECNIS Monofocal
45,000
55,000
TECNIS Eyhance
45,000
55,000
TECNIS Multifocal
65,000
75,000
TECNIS Synergy Toric
80,000
90,000
ACRYSOF Lenses (Alcon)
Lens
Min ₹
Max ₹
ACRYSOF IQ Monofocal
30,000
35,000
ACRYSOF IQ RESTOR Multifocal
75,000
90,000
ACRYSOF IQ Toric
75,000
90,000
ACRYSOF IQ PANOPTIX Trifocal
80,000
90,000
Other Popular Lens Brands
Lens
Min ₹
Max ₹
Zeiss AT LISA (Multifocal)
35,000
1,20,000
Bausch + Lomb enVista (Monofocal)
20,000
80,000
Rayner RayOne Trifocal
30,000
90,000
All lens prices per eye, starting from. Availability of a specific lens model depends on your eye measurements and on stock; your surgeon will recommend the lens that suits your eye, and we will tell you if the one you have read about is not the right choice for you.
Itemised & Honest
What Is Included in Your Cataract Surgery Fee
The standard we hold ourselves to is that you should know what is in the number and what is not, before you agree to it.
Included in the surgery fee
The surgeon’s fee
Operation theatre and hospital charges
The selected intraocular lens
Pre-surgical investigations required for the procedure
Post-operative consultations during the standard follow-up period
Charged separately, where applicable
Additional diagnostic tests your eye needs beyond the standard workup
Post-operative medications and eye drops
The additional charge for femtosecond laser assistance
Any upgrade to a premium intraocular lens above the standard implant
Treatment for any coexisting condition
Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy, if posterior capsule opacification develops later
The lowest quote and the highest quote in Gurgaon are usually not comparing the same thing. Before you commit anywhere, ask these seven questions — of us and of anyone else you are considering.
01
Who will actually operate?
Ask for the surgeon’s name, qualification and cataract experience — not the hospital’s. At Dayal: a senior surgeon, and the doctor who assesses you is the doctor who operates. Our Director has performed 80,000+ cataract surgeries.
02
What is in the quoted price, and what is not?
Get the inclusions in writing. Ours are listed above.
03
Which lens is quoted?
A price without a named lens type is not a price. We name the lens and explain its trade-off before you choose it.
04
What diagnostics will be done before the lens is chosen?
Biometry, corneal tomography and a dilated retinal examination are the minimum. Ours are on site: IOL Master 700, Pentacam, iTRACE, OCT.
05
Is the facility accredited?
Dayal Eye Centre is NABH-accredited, with three modular operation theatres and an in-patient ward.
06
What does your insurance actually cover?
Ask about the base procedure and the premium-lens or laser upgrade separately. Our billing desk will check your policy before you decide.
07
What happens if something goes wrong at 10 pm?
Ask what the after-hours pathway is. Ours is a direct line to our team on +91 81786 39701.
Cashless Treatment
Insurance & EMI
Cataract surgery is a medically necessary procedure, and it is covered by most health insurance policies and by the major government schemes. We settle cashless wherever your policy allows, and our billing team handles the pre-authorisation paperwork for you.
More than twenty empanelled insurers, including Bajaj Allianz, HDFC ERGO, Star Health, Niva Bupa, TATA AIG, SBI General, Aditya Birla Health, Reliance General, IFFCO Tokio, Royal Sundaram and Care/Chola MS, plus TPAs including Medi Assist, Paramount, MD India, FHPL, Vidal, Raksha and Health India.
Easy EMI
Monthly instalments via Savein, available through NBFC partners and select debit cards. A nominal processing fee may apply depending on the plan.
Self-pay
Cash, card, UPI or net banking — with an itemised estimate issued before surgery is scheduled.
Government & PSU schemes we are empanelled with
Ayushman Bharat — Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) · Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) · Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) · Health Department, Government of Haryana · Public-sector insurers: United India, New India Assurance, National Insurance, The Oriental Insurance
What to bring for a cashless claim: photo ID, your insurance or scheme card, the policy number, and any pre-authorisation paperwork already issued. Tell us at the time of booking, not on the day — pre-authorisation takes time to process.
Your Number, Not an Average
How to Get an Exact Estimate for Your Eye
A number on a website is a range. Your number comes from your eye.
Image PlaceholderVideo testimonial thumbnail — cataract patient story (initials only, consent on file)
★★★★★
“They explained exactly which lens suited my eye and why, and the final bill matched the estimate I was given.”
R.K.R.K.Cataract surgery · Google review
Image PlaceholderVideo testimonial thumbnail — cataract patient story (initials only, consent on file)
★★★★★
“My cashless approval was handled by the billing desk before the surgery date. Nothing was left for me to chase.”
S.G.S.G.Cataract surgery · Google review
Image PlaceholderVideo testimonial thumbnail — cataract patient story (initials only, consent on file)
★★★★★
“Compared three hospitals in Gurgaon. Dayal were the only ones who gave me an itemised estimate in writing.”
M.A.M.A.Cataract surgery · Google review
Testimonials reflect the personal experience of individual patients of Dayal Eye Centre. Individual results vary with age, eye health, the type of cataract and the lens implanted, and adherence to post-operative care. These testimonials are not medical advice and do not indicate that any other patient will have a similar result or a similar cost. Shared with patient consent.
FAQ
Cataract Surgery Cost in Gurgaon — Frequently Asked Questions
At Dayal Eye Centre, cataract surgery starts from ₹20,000 per eye. Most patients fall between ₹26,000 and ₹93,000 per eye, and it can reach ₹1,50,000 or more where a premium intraocular lens is chosen. The lens is the largest single variable. These are ranges from our verified clinical data, not quotations — your exact cost is determined after examination.
Mostly because of the lens. A monofocal and a trifocal implant are the same operation with very different implant costs. Beyond that: the surgical technique, the lens brand, the diagnostic tests your eye needs, whether one eye or both are being operated, any coexisting eye condition, and medication and follow-up.
Yes. Cataract surgery is medically necessary and is covered by most health insurance policies, subject to your policy terms and waiting periods. Dayal Eye Centre is empanelled with more than twenty insurers and TPAs and settles cashless wherever the policy allows. Note that the additional charge for a premium lens or for laser assistance is often treated as an elective upgrade and may not be reimbursed in full — ask us to check your specific policy first.
Dayal Eye Centre is empanelled under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), CGHS, ECHS and the Health Department, Government of Haryana. What each scheme covers, and at what package rate, is set by the scheme rather than by us. Bring your scheme card, ID and any referral paperwork, and our billing team will tell you exactly what your entitlement covers before surgery is scheduled.
Not necessarily — the right lens is the one that suits your eye and your daily vision needs, and it is chosen from measurements. Monofocal lenses give excellent distance vision but reading glasses are still needed. Multifocal and trifocal lenses reduce spectacle dependence but make halos and glare more likely. Toric lenses correct astigmatism. If your retina is not healthy, a premium lens may not deliver the vision it is designed for, and we will tell you that rather than sell you one.
The pre-surgical investigations required for the procedure are included. Additional tests your eye needs beyond the standard workup — for example extended retinal imaging or glaucoma assessment — are charged separately, and we will tell you before they are done.
Easy EMI is available through our finance partner Savein. You do not need a credit card — EMI runs through NBFC partners and select debit cards as well. A nominal processing fee may apply depending on the plan and partner bank.
Book a cataract evaluation. Once we have your biometry, corneal map and retinal assessment, we can recommend a lens and give you an itemised estimate covering surgery, lens, tests, medication and follow-up — and check what your insurance or scheme will cover — before you commit to anything.
One examination, one itemised estimate — surgery, lens, tests, medication and follow-up, with your insurance or scheme checked before you decide anything.
Reviewed by Dr. Sanjeev Bisla, MS (Ophthalmology), Director & Chief Ophthalmologist — Dayal Eye Centre · Last reviewed: 28 July 2026 · Editorial Policy
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