Myopia Treatment in India
About Myopia
Key Highlights
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Provides clear distance vision, reducing or eliminating dependence on glasses or contact lenses.Permanent vision correction is possible through various surgical options like LASIK.Modern management strategies can help slow the progression of myopia in children.Improves quality of life, convenience, and performance in sports and daily activities.Quick and minimally invasive surgical procedures with rapid visual recovery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of myopia (nearsightedness) where distant vision is blurry.
- Patient dissatisfaction with dependence on corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- Occupational or lifestyle requirements for clear uncorrected vision (e.g., athletes, certain professions).
- In children and adolescents, as a candidate for myopia control therapies to slow progression.
- Stable eyeglass or contact lens prescription for at least one year (for surgical candidates).
- Age typically over 18 years for refractive surgery, with a healthy cornea and adequate corneal thickness.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive eye examination including refraction, corneal topography, and pachymetry (corneal thickness measurement).
- Discontinuation of soft contact lenses for 1-2 weeks and rigid gas permeable lenses for 3-4 weeks prior to evaluation/surgery.
- Discussion of medical history, including any autoimmune diseases or medications.
- For surgery, avoid using eye makeup, creams, or perfumes on the day of the procedure.
- Arrange for transportation to and from the surgical facility as you will not be able to drive immediately after.
- Provide informed consent after a detailed discussion of risks, benefits, and alternative options.
Risks & possible complications
- Dry eyes, which is common and often temporary after refractive surgery.
- Visual disturbances such as glare, halos, or starbursts around lights, especially at night.
- Undercorrection, overcorrection, or regression of the refractive error.
- Infection or inflammation of the eye (rare).
- Corneal flap complications (specific to LASIK).
- Corneal ectasia (a progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea), a rare but serious risk.
- Need for an enhancement or touch-up procedure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Vision may be blurry or fluctuate for the first few days to weeks after surgery.
- Use prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops as directed to prevent infection and reduce inflammation.
- Wear protective eye shields, especially while sleeping, for the first few nights.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes, swimming, hot tubs, and dusty environments for 1-2 weeks.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments (typically at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 3-6 months).
- Most normal activities can be resumed within a few days, but avoid strenuous exercise for about a week.
- Use artificial tears frequently to manage dryness.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
1-7 days for functional vision, 3-6 months for full stabilization
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering myopia in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for myopia in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform myopia. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for myopia compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 165 – USD 1,324 | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 1-7 days for functional vision, 3-6 months for full stabilization | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 1,229 – USD 9,834 | 0 days (outpatient procedure) | ~ 1-7 days for functional vision, 3-6 months for full stabilization | Know More |
Top hospitals for Myopia in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing myopia.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Anika Mehta, a 45-year-old graphic designer...
Anika Mehta, a 45-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had managed her -4.50 myopia with contact lenses for 25 years. Recently, her eyes had become dry and irritated, making lens wear unbearable by afternoon. Glasses gave her headaches during detailed design work. Her ophthalmologist explained that age-related dryness made her a better candidate for Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL), a reversible procedure that inserts a lens inside the eye without removing corneal tissue. Anika was apprehensive about an 'implant' but valued the reversibility. The surgery was done one eye at a time, under mild sedation. Recovery was smooth, with some halos around lights at night for the first month. The outcome was crystal-clear, high-definition distance vision. Emotionally, she moved from constant frustration and eye fatigue to relief and wonder. She could now see her children's faces clearly first thing in the morning and work comfortably all day, feeling like a burden she'd accepted for decades was finally lifted.
Ophthalmologists for Myopia
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform myopia and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 15 Years Experience
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- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 34 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 29 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jaipur, Jaipur
- 11 Years Experience
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