Squint correction surgery adjusts the eye muscles to align the eyes, improving appearance and, in children, helping vision development. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 5 to 7 days Who needs it?* Misaligned eyes in children or adults * Double vision from a squint * Squint not corrected by glasses How it's done1. Orthoptic assessment 2. General anaesthesia for children, local for some adults 3. Eye muscles are repositioned 4. Takes about 1 hour Recovery t

Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens (IOL), restoring sharp vision. It is quick, usually painless and done as day care. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 5 days per eye Who needs it?* Blurry or cloudy vision * Glare, halos or difficulty driving at night * Cataract affecting daily activities How it's done1. Eye tests and lens power measurement 2. Numbing drops 3. Phacoemulsification through a ti

SMILE is a flapless laser eye surgery that corrects short-sight and astigmatism through a tiny keyhole incision in the cornea. It may cause less dryness than LASIK. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 days Who needs it?* Short-sight with or without astigmatism * Active lifestyles or contact sports * Patients concerned about flap-related risks How it's done1. Eye tests to confirm suitability 2. Numbing drops 3. Laser creates a thin lens inside the cor