Premium Cataract Surgery in Varanasi
Bladeless, stitchless cataract surgery — MAMC-trained precision, delivered in Varanasi.
MICS 2.2 mm phacoemulsification · same-day discharge
Monofocal / Toric / EDOF / Trifocal IOL options — brand-agnostic counselling
Cashless approvals with major TPAs · Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) accepted
10,000+ cataract surgeries · 12+ years of clinical experience
MBBS · MS Ophthalmology (MAMC, New Delhi) · DNB · FICO (Merit, ICO)
Cataract remains the leading cause of reversible blindness across eastern Uttar Pradesh. At Shantanu Netralaya Eye Hospital in Durgakund, Varanasi, we perform Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS) — a 2.2 mm bladeless, stitchless technique that lets most patients read comfortably within 24 hours of surgery. Every case is planned personally by Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta (MBBS, MS Ophthalmology — Maulana Azad Medical College & Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi; DNB; FICO Merit).
What makes our cataract surgery different
We do not run a conveyor belt. Every patient gets a full IOL counselling session with the surgeon (not a coordinator) covering the trade-offs between monofocal, toric, extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) and trifocal implants — and their honest impact on your night driving, screen reading and spectacle dependence. Biometry is performed with the latest optical technology and cross-checked before your surgery date. The clinic accepts most major TPAs on a cashless basis and is empanelled for Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY).
Cataract surgery cost in Varanasi — what to expect
Total out-of-pocket depends on your IOL choice. Monofocal implants covered by Ayushman Bharat / PM-JAY have zero patient outlay. Premium IOLs (toric, EDOF, trifocal) are priced transparently and are discussed openly before you commit — you receive a printed estimate before surgery is scheduled. We do not charge for the initial IOL counselling consultation.
cataract surgery Varanasi — patient FAQs
How soon after cataract surgery can I read or return to work?+
Most patients read newspaper-size text comfortably within 24 hours. Desk / laptop work resumes within 2–3 days; heavy lifting and dust-heavy environments should wait 2 weeks.
Do you offer laser (femto) cataract surgery in Varanasi?+
We perform gold-standard manual MICS phacoemulsification with sub-millimeter precision — the technique recommended by most academic centres worldwide. Where a specific clinical indication for femto assistance exists, we discuss options openly. Modern MICS phaco outcomes match femto in the vast majority of cases.
Is my cataract surgery covered by insurance / Ayushman Bharat?+
Yes. Shantanu Netralaya is empanelled for Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) and offers cashless approvals with most major TPAs. Bring your policy card + photo ID to the consultation — the desk handles paperwork on the same day.
40, Deen Dayal Colony, Kabir Nagar Road, Near Durgakund, Varanasi 221005
Plus Code: 7XRW+32 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India