Refractive surgery is an extensive and intricate operation that generally costs somewhere around Rs.44,000-Rs.1,60,000 in India depending on the complexity of the issue involved. The cost starts from Rs.10,000 and the total price of the procedure can soar as high as Rs.1,60,000. Also, the cost is highly influenced by the city you're opting to have your treatment done in.

Yes, the cost of refractive surgery varies from city to city across India. This is because the metropolitan or tier-1 cities have more specialised surgeons and doctors than rural areas do. They charge more than less specialised doctors in rural areas. There is, thus, a wide disparity between refractive surgery costs in rural and urban areas. In cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad, the prices are generally higher. In rural cities, the price range for refractive surgery starts from Rs.30,000 only.

Here is the complete list of cities and prices:

-Bangalore
Rs.40,000 - Rs.1,10,000
-Delhi
Rs.16,000 - Rs.95,000
-Mumbai
Rs.44,000 - Rs.1,21,000
-Gurgaon
Rs.40,000 - Rs.1,10,000
-Chennai
Rs.10,000 - Rs.80,000
-Hyderabad
Rs.25,000 - Rs.1,60,000
-Pune
Rs.22,000 - Rs.1,25,000

As compared to other countries of the world, the cost of refractive surgery in India is still considerable. However, the cost is generally higher in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad since they have better medical facilities and hospital infrastructure. Since refractive surgery is an extensive procedure, the total operation cost is high. The cost of refractive surgery in India depends upon:

-Whether it is a high-end or low-end clinic
-Post-surgical complications that are involved
-Amount of area removed
-Location of clinic
-Service tax
-Operation room charges