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 Cataract Removal Surgery, Anyone with experience?

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CyberSetan
post Nov 3 2010, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(Aveana @ May 11 2010, 07:15 AM)
Hi,

I would like to compare surgery charges among the hospitals, but the problem is when I called up the hospitals, they always ask to come for check-up first. The thing is, I could not go to all hospitals and having check-up only to get the quotations then to compare.

Thus, I hope some of you who had gone for the surgery will be able to provide me some information:

1. Which is the best hospital (or which hospital did you go) for Cataract Removal Surgery in Kuala Lumpur/Selangor (preferably with specialist)?

2. How much is the charges for surgery (quoted from the hospital)?

P/S: If you have info on charges for Malaysian Permanent Resident and Foreigner, kindly provide it too.

Thanks.
NEW UPDATE (MAY 11, 2010: 1645HRS)

I have been getting treatment at UKM Hospital and am well-informed of my eye condition - which is definitely cataract. I do not mind about the charges as long as it is done by recognized specialist and not over-charging me, of course. My next option is to do it overseas, however I really need to know if there are good eye specialist centre here in Kuala Lumpur/Selangor. Thanks.
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you are having cataract? in both eyes?
say.... mind telling us how old are you? and your occupation?

For cataract surgery (eg; ECCE, SICS, PHACO), one need not go abroad, govt. hospitals have such procedure~....

although.... if you are.... you can try India, foreigners from US and European countries are coming in for various treatments here in India (eg; Medical Tourism is a booming business) not to mention direct flights via AirAsia are available.

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post Nov 8 2010, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(Marcian @ Nov 8 2010, 07:56 AM)
If you are what?
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What I meant was;

If he is - going abroad.
CyberSetan
post Nov 9 2010, 08:19 AM

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QUOTE(Marcian @ Nov 9 2010, 07:52 AM)
If he is what?  Having cataracts?  No offense... I'm just trying to find out all options... here it is about RM3k each eye with normal CZ lens.  How about India?  Lens + surgery + airfare.
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Here is what I meant, again:

1. He already said that he is going to have his cataract treated here in Malaysia and at the same time contemplating on having it abroad.
2. Then I said "...if you are..." as in if he is going to have the treatment abroad....

Do read the above posts again.

India, the cost will definitely be cheaper than that of Malaysia, for one eye around Rs 20,000 (around RM1.5K) per eye. There are hospitals that offer even cheaper than that here. The price may vary, but one thing for sure is that it will be cheaper than Malaysian pvt hospitals.

If you are thinking of coming here (India), you should be well prepared and do some research about the options available. (Malaysians will need VISA to enter India)

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post Nov 10 2010, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(TinyPumpkin @ Nov 10 2010, 03:08 PM)
What about board and lodging?  You can't fly back immediately after the operation.  Overall cost may not be much cheaper.
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Cataract surgery is a relatively simple operation and can be done quickly. One can have the surgery and immediately on the same day go back to Malaysia.
Post-operative follow-ups can be done in Malaysian govt. hospitals if one wish.

For the details of 'health tourism' - you will need to find the contact person in Malaysia that can arrange for it.

Read the following article from 'The Week' magazine (Date - November 2010):
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and for the best hospital for eye treatments in India (2010 ranking):

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post Nov 19 2010, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(cyndelle @ Nov 17 2010, 11:02 AM)
My dad did the surgery at HUKM and we bought the lens at RM650.00 (one side). The surgery was free or need to pay some amount. I forgot. But not so expensive. Everything was under RM800 i guess.
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Indeed it will be cheaper if the surgery is done in govt. hospitals. I was referring to private hospitals.
Here is something about medical tourism in India:
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