Cataract Surgery (per eye) Cost
South Africa
Procedure
Estimated Cost (BRL)
Minimum
R$1,820
Average
R$4,095
Maximum
R$6,370
Local price: R6,475 — R22,663 (ZAR) — converted at approximate rates
Min
Average
Max
About Cataract Surgery (per eye)
Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Quick recovery with same-day discharge.
What's Included
- Surgeon fees IOL (standard) Anesthesia Pre-op assessment Post-op medications Follow-up visits
Factors Affecting Cost
Type of IOL (mono vs multifocal vs toric) Surgical technique (phaco vs FLACS) Surgeon experience Hospital tier
Cataract Surgery (per eye) Cost in Other Cities (BRL)
| City | Min Cost | Max Cost | Avg Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | R$1,300 | R$4,550 | R$2,925 | View |
| Thailand | R$1,560 | R$5,460 | R$3,510 | View |
| Turkey | R$1,456 | R$5,096 | R$3,276 | View |
| South Korea | R$2,860 | R$10,010 | R$6,435 | View |
| Singapore | R$3,382 | R$11,829 | R$7,607 | View |
| Malaysia | R$1,560 | R$5,460 | R$3,511 | View |
| Mexico | R$1,820 | R$6,370 | R$4,095 | View |
| Costa Rica | R$2,080 | R$7,280 | R$4,680 | View |
| Colombia | R$1,560 | R$5,460 | R$3,510 | View |
| Brazil | R$2,080 | R$7,280 | R$4,680 | View |
| United Arab Emirates | R$2,600 | R$9,101 | R$5,850 | View |
| Israel | R$3,120 | R$10,920 | R$7,020 | View |
| Germany | R$3,903 | R$13,649 | R$8,778 | View |
| Spain | R$3,383 | R$11,831 | R$7,610 | View |
| Hungary | R$2,080 | R$7,280 | R$4,680 | View |
| Czech Republic | R$2,340 | R$8,190 | R$5,265 | View |
| Poland | R$2,184 | R$7,645 | R$4,914 | View |
| Philippines | R$1,300 | R$4,550 | R$2,925 | View |
| Vietnam | R$1,144 | R$4,004 | R$2,574 | View |
| Taiwan | R$2,600 | R$9,100 | R$5,850 | View |
| Japan | R$3,120 | R$10,920 | R$7,020 | View |
| Jordan | R$1,824 | R$6,372 | R$4,101 | View |
| Tunisia | R$1,560 | R$5,460 | R$3,510 | View |
| Dominican Republic | R$1,820 | R$6,370 | R$4,095 | View |
| Panama | R$2,600 | R$9,100 | R$5,850 | View |
| Mumbai | R$1,469 | R$5,142 | R$3,305 | View |
| Delhi | R$1,404 | R$4,914 | R$3,159 | View |
| Bengaluru | R$1,365 | R$4,778 | R$3,071 | View |
| Chennai | R$1,365 | R$4,778 | R$3,071 | View |
| Hyderabad | R$1,274 | R$4,459 | R$2,867 | View |
| Kolkata | R$1,313 | R$4,596 | R$2,954 | View |
| Ahmedabad | R$1,339 | R$4,687 | R$3,013 | View |
| Pune | R$1,521 | R$5,324 | R$3,422 | View |
| Jaipur | R$1,560 | R$5,460 | R$3,510 | View |
| Bangkok | R$1,482 | R$5,187 | R$3,335 | View |
| Istanbul | R$1,747 | R$6,115 | R$3,931 | View |
| Antalya | R$1,616 | R$5,657 | R$3,636 | View |
| Seoul | R$3,146 | R$11,011 | R$7,079 | View |
| Singapore City | R$4,021 | R$14,079 | R$9,052 | View |
| Kuala Lumpur | R$1,575 | R$5,514 | R$3,545 | View |
| Penang | R$1,810 | R$6,334 | R$4,073 | View |
| Mexico City | R$1,802 | R$6,306 | R$4,054 | View |
| Tijuana | R$2,148 | R$7,517 | R$4,832 | View |
| Los Algodones | R$2,002 | R$7,007 | R$4,505 | View |
| San José | R$2,122 | R$7,426 | R$4,774 | View |
| Bogotá | R$1,872 | R$6,552 | R$4,212 | View |
| Medellín | R$1,544 | R$5,405 | R$3,475 | View |
| São Paulo | R$2,330 | R$8,154 | R$5,242 | View |
| Rio de Janeiro | R$2,288 | R$8,008 | R$5,148 | View |
| Dubai | R$2,808 | R$9,828 | R$6,318 | View |
| Abu Dhabi | R$2,808 | R$9,828 | R$6,318 | View |
| Tel Aviv | R$3,089 | R$10,810 | R$6,950 | View |
| Berlin | R$4,523 | R$15,835 | R$10,182 | View |
| Munich | R$4,328 | R$15,153 | R$9,740 | View |
| Barcelona | R$3,483 | R$12,184 | R$7,834 | View |
| Madrid | R$3,416 | R$11,949 | R$7,683 | View |
| Budapest | R$2,246 | R$7,862 | R$5,054 | View |
| Prague | R$2,457 | R$8,600 | R$5,528 | View |
| Warsaw | R$2,228 | R$7,797 | R$5,013 | View |
| Tokyo | R$3,650 | R$12,776 | R$8,213 | View |
| Cape Town | R$2,111 | R$7,389 | R$4,750 | View |
| Johannesburg | R$1,984 | R$6,943 | R$4,464 | View |
| Amman | R$1,890 | R$6,628 | R$4,263 | View |
| Panama City | R$2,548 | R$8,918 | R$5,736 | View |
Quick Info
Procedure
Cataract Surgery (per eye)
Speciality
Ophthalmologists
City
South Africa
Type
Procedure
Cost Range (BRL)
R$1,820 — R$6,370
Local Price
R6,475 — R22,663 ZAR
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of Cataract Surgery (per eye) in South Africa ranges from R6,475 to R22,663 (ZAR).
Surgeon fees IOL (standard) Anesthesia Pre-op assessment Post-op medications Follow-up visits
Type of IOL (mono vs multifocal vs toric) Surgical technique (phaco vs FLACS) Surgeon experience Hospital tier
Cataract Surgery (per eye) is a procedure under Ophthalmologists.
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