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Last verified: May 2026

LASIK ₹40-85K vs $4,000+ in US. Sankara Nethralaya, LV Prasad, Aravind — institutions doing the highest-volume eye surgery globally.

🏆 World-renowned · Chennai
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Sankara Nethralaya
India's most famous eye hospital. Treats 1,200+ patients daily. Internationally renowned for retinal surgery and cornea transplants. Foreign-patient desk for NRIs — appointment slots, accommodation help.
Chennai1,200/dayForeign-patient desk
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LV Prasad Eye Institute
Hyderabad-based, internationally accredited. WHO Collaborating Centre. Known for advanced retinal disease, paediatric eye care, cornea + ocular surface. Tertiary referral for complex cases.
HyderabadWHO accreditedTertiary care
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Aravind Eye Hospital
Madurai. Highest-volume cataract surgery centre globally — 5+ million surgeries to date. Pioneered low-cost high-volume model studied by Harvard Business School. Cataract a specialty.
MaduraiHighest volume globallyCataract specialist
Centre for Sight
Pan-India LASIK specialist. 50+ centres across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata. Bladeless LASIK + SMILE specialists. Strong NRI patient flow — multi-city follow-up if needed.
Pan-India · 50 centresLASIK + SMILE
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Practo Eye
Find and book any eye specialist across Indian cities. Verified credentials. Real-time appointment slots. Useful for the consult + scans before deciding on a specific hospital.
Pan-India bookingVerified credentials

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