International Patients - Suraj Eye Institute

Why patients choose Suraj

Expertise you would travel the world for

A combination rarely found together: globally trained specialists, advanced diagnostic and surgical technology, a strong research culture, and a team that looks after every detail of your stay.

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Internationally trained faculty

Surgeons trained and qualified at leading institutions including Sankara Nethralaya, Manchester and Harvard (Massachusetts Eye and Ear), with UK fellowships (FRCS, FRCOphth).

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Care backed by research

Home of the landmark Central India Eye and Medical Study, with international collaborations including Heidelberg University, ORBIS and Rotary. You are treated by people who help define best practice.

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NABH-accredited safety

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers standards for quality, hygiene, surgical safety and patient rights — the benchmark for trusted care in India.

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Advanced technology

Latest-generation diagnostics and microsurgery — OCT, Heidelberg imaging, premium intraocular lenses, specialty contact lenses and an in-house eye bank for corneal transplantation.

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Complete travel support

One coordinator handles your visa invitation, airport pickup, hotel, interpreter and appointments — so you can focus entirely on your treatment and recovery.

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Outstanding value

World-standard outcomes at a fraction of the cost in many countries, with clear, written cost estimates and no surprises.

Conditions we treat

Specialist care for complex eye disease

Beyond routine cataract surgery, we are a referral centre for difficult and advanced conditions across every sub-speciality of ophthalmology.

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Retina — Medical & Surgical

Vitreoretinal surgery for the most challenging retinal disease.

Diabetic retinopathy & diabetic macular oedema
Retinal detachment & complex re-detachment
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Macular hole & epiretinal membrane
Retinal vein & artery occlusion
Intravitreal injection therapy

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Cornea & Ocular Surface

Supported by our own eye bank for corneal transplantation.

Keratoconus — cross-linking (C3R) & scleral lenses
Corneal transplant — DALK, DSEK/DMEK, PKP
Corneal infections & non-healing ulcers
Ocular surface reconstruction
Severe dry eye & chemical injury

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Glaucoma

A nationally recognised glaucoma referral service.

Advanced & complex adult glaucoma
Congenital & childhood glaucoma
Trabeculectomy & glaucoma drainage devices
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
Laser — SLT, YAG, cyclophotocoagulation
Neovascular & secondary glaucoma

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Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint

Gentle, specialised care for children’s eyes.

Childhood cataract & congenital glaucoma
Squint (strabismus) surgery
Amblyopia (lazy eye) management
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening & treatment
Paediatric refractive error & myopia control

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Cataract Surgery

Bladeless precision with premium lens options.

Phacoemulsification (micro-incision)
Premium IOLs — multifocal, toric, EDOF
Complex, dense & white cataracts
Combined cataract + glaucoma / retina surgery
Paediatric cataract

Not sure where you fit?

Send us your reports and scans. Our team will review them and arrange a video consultation with the right specialist — at no cost — before you make any travel plans.

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Our expertise

Meet your surgeons

You will be cared for by senior, fellowship-trained specialists — not trainees.

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Dr. Vinay Nangia

Founder & Director · Glaucoma & Cataract

MBBS, MS, FMRF, FRCS, FRCOphth (UK), FAICO · Fellow, Harvard (Mass. Eye & Ear) · Former President, Glaucoma Society of India

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Dr. Sarang Lambat

Retina & Trauma

MBBS, MS, FRF · Vitreoretinal surgeon

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Dr. Prabhat Nangia

Cornea & Paediatric Ophthalmology

MBBS, DNB, FMRF (Cornea, Sankara Nethralaya), FRCS

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Dr. Sandhya Ganjre

Cornea & Cataract

MBBS, MS, FSEI (Cornea & anterior segment)

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Dr. Saloni Joshi

Glaucoma & Cataract

MBBS, DNB, FAEH

Every consultant is a senior, fellowship-trained specialist — you are always seen by an expert.

Achievements, research & publications

A globally respected academic eye centre

Our clinicians don’t just follow international guidelines — they help write them.

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Central India Eye and Medical Study (CIEMS)

A landmark population-based study of 4,711 participants — among the most cited eye-health studies from India, shaping global understanding of glaucoma, myopia and blindness.

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Leadership in glaucoma

Our founder is a former President and Secretary of the Glaucoma Society of India and an Honorary Fellow of the All India Ophthalmological Society (2014).

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Global Burden of Disease expert

Contributing expert to the international Global Burden of Disease studies (2013, 2015) on vision and blindness.

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International collaborations

Active research partnerships with Heidelberg University (Germany), ORBIS, Rotary (Netherlands) and CORDAID.

218 peer-reviewed publications

Our faculty has authored 218 peer-reviewed papers across major international collaborations — including the Global Burden of Disease studies, the Central India Eye and Medical Study and the Vision Loss Expert Group — appearing in journals such as The Lancet, Nature Medicine and JAMA. A small sample:

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Glaucoma in Rural Central India — The Central India Eye and Medical Study (PLOS One)
Visual Acuity and Associated Factors — The Central India Eye and Medical Study (PLOS One)
Visual impairment among school children — The Central India Children Eye Study (Acta Ophthalmologica)

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Transparent, all-inclusive pricing

World-class care at a fraction of the cost

Our prices are clear, all-inclusive day-care packages — typically 70–90% lower than comparable treatment in the USA and Europe, with the same internationally trained surgeons and technology. Prices are per eye, in US dollars — Suraj packages also shown in Indian rupees (₹).

Procedure (per eye)	Suraj Eye Institute all-inclusive day-care package	USA — self-pay	Europe — private
Standard cataract (monofocal)	$600–750≈ ₹51,000–63,750	$3,000–5,000	$2,500–3,800
Trifocal cataract (PanOptix)	$1,500≈ ₹1,27,500	$4,500–8,000	$3,000–7,000
EDOF cataract (Vivity)	$1,500≈ ₹1,27,500	$3,500–6,000	$3,000–6,000
Corneal transplant (Keratoplasty)	$1,000–1,500≈ ₹85,000–1,27,500	$9,000–28,000	$10,000–14,000
Retinal detachment repair	$1,500≈ ₹1,27,500	$5,000–15,000	$4,000–9,000
Vitrectomy	$1,500–2,000≈ ₹1,27,500–1,70,000	$8,000–14,000	$4,000–7,000
Ahmed glaucoma valve / ClearPath	$1,000≈ ₹85,000	$6,000–11,000	$5,000–7,600
GATT (trabeculotomy)	$1,000≈ ₹85,000	$5,000–9,000	$3,800–6,400
KDB goniotomy	$1,250≈ ₹1,06,250	$4,000–6,000	$3,200–5,100
iStent inject	$2,250≈ ₹1,91,250	$4,000–6,500	$3,800–5,700
Hydrus microstent	$2,250≈ ₹1,91,250	$4,000–6,500	$3,800–5,700

Save up to 80–90% versus the USA

Suraj prices are all-inclusive day-care packages (surgeon’s fee, operating theatre, standard lens/implant, day-care stay and routine post-operative follow-up). Packages exclude international travel, accommodation and any extended hospital stay required for complex cases. International figures are indicative self-pay / private prices that vary widely by city, surgeon, facility and case complexity, and are shown for general comparison only. Rupee amounts are approximate, at about ₹85 = US$1.

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Your journey with us

Simple, guided, every step of the way

From your first message to your follow-up back home, one dedicated coordinator stays with you.

Share your reports

Send your medical history, reports and scans by email or WhatsApp.

Free video consultation

Speak directly with the right specialist and get an honest opinion.

Plan & cost estimate

Receive a personalised treatment plan and a clear, written cost estimate.

Visa invitation letter

We issue the documents you need to apply for an Indian Medical Visa.

Arrival & pickup

Airport pickup, hotel check-in and an interpreter if you need one.

Treatment

Your procedure at our NABH-accredited facility, with family kept informed.

Recovery & review

Post-operative care and review before you are cleared to fly home.

Follow-up from home

Tele-consultation follow-ups so your local doctor and we stay aligned.

Every international patient is supported with:

✈️ Airport pick-up 🗣️ AI-assisted interpretation in your language 🏨 Accommodation booking 🧑‍💼 Dedicated patient coordinator 🎥 Tele follow-up after you fly home

Visa assistance

Getting your Indian Medical Visa

India offers a dedicated Medical Visa (and a convenient online e-Medical Visa) for patients travelling for treatment, plus a Medical Attendant Visa for those accompanying you. We provide the hospital invitation letter you need to apply.

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Apply on the Official India e-Visa Portal ↗ Request my invitation letter

Where to find official visa information

Visa rules depend on your nationality. The two authoritative sources are:

The Government of India e-Visa portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in — apply online for an e-Medical Visa.
The Indian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in your own country — for sticker Medical Visas and country-specific rules.

Confirm current requirements there before booking travel, and beware of unofficial look-alike websites. We will email you a hospital invitation / appointment letter to support your application — just ask our coordinator.

What you’ll typically need

Passport valid for at least 6 months
Recent passport-size photograph
Our hospital invitation / appointment letter
Your medical reports supporting the visit
Proof of funds & return travel

Up to two attendants (close family) can usually apply for a Medical Attendant Visa alongside you.

Our hospitals

Two campuses in Nagpur

Nagpur sits at the geographic centre of India and is well connected by air and rail. Both campuses are open Monday–Saturday, 9 am–6 pm.

Main Campus — New Colony

Plot No. 559, New Colony, Nagpur 440 001, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91 712 2595600 / 2595636

Doctor on call: +91 80071 50004

Email: services@surajeye.org

NABH Accredited ✓

City Campus — MIHAN

Plot No. 6, MIHAN SEZ, Nagpur 440 018, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91 7103 99500

WhatsApp: +91 80074 55004

Doctor on call: +91 80071 50004

NABH Accredited ✓

Where to stay

Comfortable hotels near the hospital

A selection of quality hotels in Nagpur across budgets — from luxury chains on Wardha Road (near the MIHAN campus and airport) to central options near the Main campus. Our coordinator is happy to help you book, and to request patient rates where available.

Luxury · 5★ · Marriott

Le Méridien Nagpur

Wardha Road, opp. MIHAN Flyover · close to MIHAN Campus & airport

📞 +91 7103 663333

🔗 marriott.com

Luxury · 5★

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nagpur

7 Wardha Road · close to MIHAN Campus & airport

📞 +91 712 6665888

✉ info@rdnagpur.com

🔗 radissonhotels.com

Premium · 4★

Hotel Centre Point

24 Central Bazar Road, Ramdaspeth · central, near Main Campus

📞 +91 712 6699000

✉ info.nagpur@cpgh.in

🔗 centrepointnagpur.com

Boutique · 4★

Tuli Imperial

37 Farm Land, Central Bazar Road, Ramdaspeth · central, near Main Campus

📞 +91 712 6653666

✉ sales.imperial@tulihotels.com

🔗 tulihotels.com

Comfort · 4★

Tuli International

Residency Road, Sadar · central Nagpur

📞 +91 712 6653555

✉ reservations@tulihotels.in

🔗 tulihotels.in

Budget · Tata (IHCL)

Ginger Nagpur

Airport Road, Jaiprakash Nagar (Orange City Mall) · near airport · smart, value stay

📞 +91 712 6915400

🔗 gingerhotels.com

Guest houses and serviced apartments for longer stays can also be arranged — just ask our coordinator.

Talk to us

Speak to our International Patient Desk

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or book a video consultation with a specialist — in your own time zone.

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Call the International Desk

+91 8007 230 004

Monday–Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm IST

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WhatsApp

+91 8007 230 250

Send reports, photos and questions any time

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Email

services@surajeye.org

We reply within one working day

🎥 Dedicated Video Consultation Line

Meet your surgeon face-to-face before you travel. Call or WhatsApp +91 8007 230 250 to schedule, or send the form and we’ll share a video link at a time that suits your country.

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World-class eye care in the heart of India