Cataract surgery, step by step
From the first examination to the third follow-up, here is how it works at Kanmani.
What to expect at a dilated eye examination
Why we use drops, how long the blur lasts and what to bring.
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Notes from Kanmani Eye Hospital
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Screen time and children’s eyes
Practical habits for school-age children, from our paediatric clinic.
Monofocal, toric or multifocal: choosing a cataract lens
The three main kinds of lens placed during cataract surgery, what each is designed for, and the cost of each.
What cataract surgery costs, and what insurance covers
Our fees for each part of a cataract operation, the extra charges you might see and how cashless insurance works.
Your first out-patient visit: tokens, tests and the doctor
How an out-patient visit works at Kanmani, from the token at 8 am to the written advice you take home.
Red, sticky eyes in the monsoon: what to do
Conjunctivitis cases rise in Madurai every October and November. How to protect your family, and when to see us.
Getting to Kanmani in Simmakkal: a practical guide
Buses, parking, where your escort can wait and where to eat while your eyes are dilated.
How our theatre is prepared for a cataract list
Cleaning, sterilising and checking: what happens before the first patient of the day enters the operating theatre.
Using eye drops correctly after surgery
A simple routine for putting in eye drops at home, keeping track of doses and avoiding common mistakes.
Book a token from home.
Choose a time slot and skip the morning token queue at reception.