Wondering what cataract surgery actually costs in Mumbai? The honest answer: it depends almost entirely on the lens you pick. Here's a clear breakdown, with nothing sprung on you at the billing counter.
Let us start with the number you came here for. Cataract surgery cost in Mumbai typically runs from about ₹15,000 to ₹1,20,000 per eye. That is a wide range, and the reason it is so wide is almost entirely one thing, the lens that goes into your eye. The surgery, the theatre, the surgeon's time, these do not swing that dramatically. The IOL does. So when you see a price, the real question is always which lens that price includes.
At Dr. Simandhar's Eye Care Centre & Hospital, Dr. Simandhar Baban Sable is upfront about this from the first consultation. He has been doing cataract surgery since 2004, and he would rather you understand exactly what you are paying for than sign up for a number you do not follow. A cataract is the natural lens of your eye clouding with age, and the operation swaps it for a clear artificial one. How much that costs comes down mostly to which artificial lens you choose.
Think of the lens choice as the main dial on the cost. A monofocal lens sits at the lower end. It gives you sharp distance vision and you use reading glasses for close work, and it is a perfectly good, time-tested option. A toric lens costs more because it also corrects astigmatism, that cylindrical number that a plain lens leaves untouched. At the higher end are multifocal and EDOF lenses, which aim to give you usable vision at multiple distances and reduce how often you reach for glasses.
None of these is a scam and none is automatically the right answer. A premium lens is worth it for the person whose lifestyle genuinely benefits from being glasses-free. For someone else, a monofocal lens does everything they need and spending three times as much would be money wasted. Dr. Sable's approach is to match the lens to your life and your eyes, not to your budget's ceiling. He will happily talk you out of an expensive lens if it will not actually serve you better.
You will see cataract 'packages' advertised at eye-catching low prices around the city. Sometimes they are genuine. Often the headline figure covers only the most basic lens and the barest version of everything else, and the total you finally pay after add-ons looks quite different. The honest way to compare is to ask what lens is included, whether both eyes are covered, and whether consultation, follow-up visits and drops are part of the quote or extra.
A slightly higher, all-inclusive quote from a surgeon who examines and operates on you personally can be far better value than a rock-bottom package where you never quite know who did the surgery or what corners were cut. This is your eyesight for the next couple of decades. The cheapest number on a hoarding is not the same as the best value, and it is worth a few pointed questions before you decide.
The cost need not land as one lump sum. The hospital offers 0% EMI for eligible patients, so a premium lens can be spread over manageable monthly instalments rather than paid all at once. If you have health insurance, cashless mediclaim is available for eligible patients, and the hospital is also CGHS empanelled, which covers a good many families. The team can check your policy and tell you what is covered before your surgery date.
What matters just as much is that the quote you are given is the quote you pay. No mysterious charges appearing on the final bill, no surprise line items. Dr. Sable's practice runs on repeat families and referrals, and that only works if people feel they were dealt with fairly on money as well as medicine. If a cost is not clear, ask. You will get a straight answer.
The truthful answer to 'what will my cataract surgery cost' is that it depends on your eyes and the lens that suits them, and that is exactly why a proper examination comes first. Once Dr. Sable has looked at your eyes and understood how you spend your days, driving, reading, screen work, he can lay out the lens options with the real numbers attached and let you choose without pressure.
You can call the Mulund clinic on 096533 35437 or the Thane clinic on 096993 57676 to book a consultation. Bring your current glasses and any insurance details. The hospital is open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM. You will leave knowing what your options cost and why, which is a far more useful thing than a random figure off the internet.
Only anaesthetic eye-drops — no injection, no pain, you stay awake.
A 2.2 mm self-sealing opening — no stitches needed.
Ultrasound gently breaks the cloudy lens and it's removed.
A clear artificial lens is placed to restore focus — mono, multifocal or toric.
Home in a couple of hours; vision clears over the next day or two.
Broadly ₹15,000 to ₹1,20,000 per eye. The main reason for that range is the lens you choose, a basic monofocal sits at the lower end while toric and multifocal or EDOF lenses cost more. After examining your eyes, Dr. Sable gives you real figures for the options that actually suit you.
Almost entirely the lens, or IOL. The surgical procedure itself does not vary much in cost, but a premium lens that corrects astigmatism or reduces your need for glasses costs considerably more than a standard monofocal one. So any quote is only meaningful once you know which lens it includes.
Sometimes, but read the fine print. Very low advertised prices often cover only the most basic lens and little else, with add-ons pushing the final bill higher. Ask exactly what lens is included and whether consultation, follow-up and drops are part of the quote. Value matters more than the headline number for something as important as your sight.
Yes. The hospital offers 0% EMI for eligible patients, so the cost, especially for a premium lens, can be spread across monthly instalments instead of paid upfront. The team can explain the EMI options during your consultation once you have chosen your lens.
Cashless mediclaim is available for eligible patients, and the hospital is CGHS empanelled. It is best to call ahead on 096533 35437 or 096993 57676 with your policy details so the team can confirm what is covered and handle the paperwork before your surgery date.
No. The practice is deliberately transparent about cost, the quote you agree on is what you pay, with no surprise line items. Dr. Sable's practice depends on referrals and returning families, which only happens when people are treated fairly on billing. If anything is unclear, ask and you will get a straight answer.
Consult Dr. Simandhar Sable — book a slot at our Mulund clinic today.
Tell us what you need and we'll reply on WhatsApp to confirm a slot at Mulund or Thane. Takes less than a minute.
📅 Book an AppointmentTell us what you need — we'll reply on WhatsApp to confirm your slot at Mulund or Thane.