Ophthalmology
Starting from
$1,500
Up to $6,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
7–14 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
3
Vetted for outcome data & accreditation
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Vitreoretinal surgery addresses sight-threatening conditions at the back of the eye including retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and severe diabetic eye disease. India, Israel, and Thailand host internationally trained vitreoretinal specialists offering timely, high-quality intervention at significantly reduced cost.
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Average coordinated costs across our partner centres. Final pricing depends on clinical complexity and chosen hospital.
| Country | Avg. cost | vs. cheapest |
|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 India New Delhi · Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Kochi | $2,000 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $4,000 | +100%chevron_right |
Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.
This treatment category covers several different operations with different levels of invasiveness, recovery times, and costs. The country averages above blend all of them together — use the breakdown below for a more realistic, procedure-specific estimate.
Pars plana vitrectomy removes the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye through tiny incisions, giving the surgeon direct access to repair the retina, peel scar tissue, or clear blood and debris. It is the foundation procedure for most complex retinal conditions, including detachment, macular hole, and diabetic vitreous haemorrhage.
Typical recovery · 2–4 weeks
Performed under local or general anesthesia with a 1–3 night hospital stay in most international centres; a gas or silicone oil bubble is often left in the eye to hold the retina in place, which may require several days of specific head positioning. Vision gradually improves over 2–4 weeks, though full stabilisation can take a few months; risks include cataract progression, elevated eye pressure, infection, and re-detachment, and flying is restricted while a gas bubble is present.
India
$1,500–$2,500
Turkey
$3,500–$6,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A flexible silicone band (scleral buckle) is sewn around the outside of the eye to gently indent the eye wall, relieving the pulling force holding the retina detached and allowing it to reattach, often combined with cryotherapy or laser to seal the retinal tear. It remains a preferred option for certain detachments, particularly in younger patients with clear vitreous.
Typical recovery · 2–4 weeks
Usually a same-day or overnight procedure under general or local anesthesia; some redness, swelling, and double vision are common in the first 1–2 weeks as the eye adjusts to the buckle, with most normal activity resuming within 2–4 weeks. The buckle is a permanent implant in most cases; risks include infection, buckle extrusion, and induced short-sightedness or astigmatism, and follow-up retinal exams continue for several months.
India
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Turkey
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A vitrectomy is performed to remove the vitreous gel and peel the thin membrane at the edge of the macular hole, then a temporary gas bubble is placed to press the hole closed as it heals. It is the standard treatment for a macular hole causing central vision distortion or loss.
Typical recovery · 4–8 weeks
A day case or single overnight stay is typical; strict face-down positioning for 5–14 days is often required so the gas bubble presses against the macula while it seals, and specialised face-down support equipment is usually arranged for this period. The gas bubble is gradually reabsorbed over 2–8 weeks, flying is not permitted until it fully clears, and central vision continues to improve for several months; risks include cataract progression, hole reopening, and rarely retinal detachment.
India
$1,500–$3,000
Turkey
$4,000–$6,500
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Cost ranges are indicative estimates for international patients and vary with implant choice, number of levels treated, surgeon, and hospital. Request a personalised quote for your specific case.
Clinical detail: AAOS OrthoInfo, Mayo Clinic Health System, Cleveland Clinic. Cost ranges cross-checked across multiple independent medical-tourism sources per country where marked; ranges flagged "pending verification" could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
Faridabad, India
Asia's largest private hospital — 2,600 beds, 64 operation theatres, 81 specialties on a 130-acre campus in Delhi NCR. NABH & NABL accredited. Centres of excellence in oncology, cardiac surgery, BMT, organ transplantation, neurosciences, and IVF.
800+
Specialists
2,600+
Beds
Gurugram, India
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) in Sector 44, Gurugram is one of India's most advanced tertiary care hospitals, offering 1,000+ beds across 40+ specialties. Home to leading specialists in neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, oncology, organ transplantation, and orthopaedics, FMRI features CyberKnife radiosurgery, CAR-T cell therapy, and full robotic surgery capabilities. The hospital serves patients from 118 countries, supported by a dedicated international patients department providing visa assistance, interpreters, airport transfers, and end-to-end care coordination.
400+
Specialists
330+
Beds
Bengaluru, India
Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road is the flagship and founding campus of one of India's largest healthcare networks, established in 1991 on HAL Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru. Part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), the network spans 49 hospitals and 12,600+ beds across India. The Old Airport Road campus anchors the group's academic and clinical identity, housing specialist institutes including the Manipal Institute for Joint Replacement and Robotic Surgery (MIJRRS), the Manipal Robotic Spine Surgery centre (MIRSS), the Manipal Skull Base Institute (MSBI), and the Manipal Institute for Bariatric Surgery (MIBS). Its quaternary-level capabilities cover cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, orthopaedics, spine surgery, bariatric surgery, and paediatrics, all within a NABH and NABL accredited environment. The hospital provides dedicated international patient services through the Manipal Global network, with support for visa, travel, language, and end-to-end care coordination.
264+
Specialists
600+
Beds
Retinal detachment is a surgical emergency. If your retina has detached or is at high risk, we expedite your referral to the nearest partner centre with vitreoretinal availability — typically within 24–48 hours. If you are already abroad or can travel quickly, most partner centres can accommodate urgent cases. For less acute conditions such as macular hole or epiretinal membrane, semi-elective scheduling within 1–4 weeks is usual.
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