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Phacoemulsification Surgery for Cataract (Phaco) Abroad

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers performing Phacoemulsification (Phaco) surgery for cataract.

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Key planning information for phacoemulsification surgery abroad.

$1,000 fromLowest listed price (Philippines)
20 minsProcedure time
31 hospitalsList phacoemulsification surgery
16Countries with hospitals listed

Phacoemulsification Surgery abroad is listed from US$1,000 to US$4,000 at 31 hospitals in Philippines and Thailand, with 16 countries listed in total. The operation takes 20 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Prices last updated Jun 2012

Description of Phacoemulsification Surgery:

What is Phacoemulsification Surgery?
Phacoemulsification surgery is a procedure to remove a cataract from the lens in the eye. Cataracts are cloudy parts in the eye’s lens and phacoemulsification uses ultrasound to remove them, as well as to remove the front part of the lens capsule. Often an intraocular lens will be implanted in order to compensate for the removal of the natural lens.

About Phacoemulsification Surgery

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
The procedure takes around 20 minutes.
Number of sessions required
Usually only one eye at a time is worked on with Phacoemulsification, so if you need both eyes operated, it will usually require 2 sessions.
Days admitted
None. Phaco surgery takes place on an outpatient basis.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia with a sedative if needed.
Recovery
Patients should rest for 24 hours following phaco surgery but can return to work the next day.
Risks
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2006), less than 5 percent of people suffer serious complications following phacoemulsification surgery.

Risks include:

- Eye infection.
- Swelling or fluid in the eye.
- Bleeding in the eye.
- Retinal detachment.
- Glaucoma.
- Astigmatism.
- Secondary cataract.
After care
- You may wear a bandage for one night following phaco surgery.
- At night, wear a protective shield over the eye for a week after the procedure.
- You may experience some vision changes for a short time after the procedure.
- Use prescribed eye drops for a month following phacoemulsification surgery.

Cost of Phacoemulsification Surgery by country

Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

CountryMinimum priceMaximum price
Phacoemulsification Surgery in PhilippinesLast updated Apr 2010$1,000$1,500
Phacoemulsification Surgery in ThailandLast updated Jun 2012$2,000$4,000
Price starting from $1,000 up to $4,000 · last updated Jun 2012.Final prices are quoted by each hospital

Hospitals and clinics offering Phacoemulsification Surgery abroad

Phacoemulsification Surgery is listed by 31 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

Showing 1–10 of 31 hospitals
Heidelberg University Hospital — photoUniversity Hospital
Heidelberg, Germany
Price on request

Heidelberg University Hospital is one of Europe`s leading medical centers. World-renowned experts provide comprehensive care of the highest international standards in all medical specialties.

DoctorsGUProf. Gerd U. AuffarthMPProf. Mike P. Holzer
PricesPhacoemulsification Surgery upon request
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Liv Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

The first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.

PricesPhacoemulsification Surgery upon request
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HM Hospitales — photoHospital Group
Madrid, Spain
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

HM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.

PricesPhacoemulsification Surgery upon request
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Medipol Mega Hospital — photoPrivate Facility and University Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

Medipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.

DoctorsDMProf. Dr. Mehmet Selim KocaboraAPAssoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Gökhan GülkilikView all 9
PricesPhacoemulsification Surgery upon request
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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital is a JCI accredited facility that provides the highest quality of care for all its patients. The hospital is one of Turkey’s largest private hospitals and utilizes the best and most up-to-date technologies in its 170 bed facility.

PricesPhacoemulsification Surgery upon request
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Hospital Universitario Austral — photoPrivate Hospital
Buenos Aires, Argentina
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

A tertiary university hospital with over 750 physicians, providing medical services in most medical specialties. Services to foreign patients include interpreters, insurance coordination, and transportation arrangements. Both hospital and doctors have liability insuranc

PricesPhacoemulsification Surgery upon request
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Artemis Health Institute — photoHospital
Gurgaon, India

The flagship hospital of the Artemis Health Sciences offers caters to local and international patients alike. It is the first 300-bed multi-specialty hospital in India to function with a paperless information management scheme.

DoctorsSKDr. Sameer Kaushal
PricesPhaco with acrylic foldable $750Phacoemulsification with foldable multifocal lens $1,750Phacoemulsification with Toric IOL $1,250
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