Aravind Eye Care System
Madurai (and 13+ centers across India) · India · Charity hospital · Sliding scale
Network of eye hospitals delivering free or sliding-scale cataract and ophthalmic surgery. Globally cited for low-cost high-quality cataract care.
High-volume eye care network with a cross-subsidy model: paying patients fund free or near-free care for low-income patients. Cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retinal disease and pediatric ophthalmology. International patients accepted on tourist or medical visa.
Walk-in registration at any Aravind centre, or schedule an appointment online. International patients should contact the international office in advance.
Free care is means-tested for Indian residents; international patients are typically billed at the (still low) public rate. Confirm pricing class at registration.
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Last verified by CareFare: 2026-05-10.
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