Health care tourism is of a developing trend in India. According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) reports, about 150,000 medical tourists came to India in 2005. The number grew to 200,000 by 2008. A separate study by ASSOCHAM reported that the year 2011 saw 8, 50,000 medical tourists in India and projected that by 2015 this number would rise to 3,200,000.
The advantages for medical treatment in India include reduced costs, the availability of latest medical technologies, and a growing compliance on international quality standards, as well as the fact that foreigners are less likely to face a language barrier in India. Most of the treatment costs in India start at around a tenth of the price of comparable treatment in America or Britain. As Kerala, which is fast emerging as a hotspot for medical tourism, a number of hospitals have is being in compliance with international standards to offer good treatment.

Healthcare tourism in India for eye care

The costs of treatment for most eye care procedures in India are as less as 8-10 times compared to that of in United States and UK. The technological advances in Indian eye care make corrective surgeries more effective and less risky. According to the survey conducted by one of the Government agency, the highest international quality of eye care for cornea, cataract, squint, and glaucoma are available in India. Each of the procedures offered in India parallel the quality and expertise for which US ophthalmologists are known and respected. As the Healthcare tourism industry grows, having some of the world’s best hospitals, skilled doctors, and lowest pricing in India, this will help to maintain the country’s leadership in quality eye care.
 

Nethra offers a wide range of exceptional medical facilities at a comparatively less expense. Making use of the same technology and medical knowledge, Our doctors offer Eye care at a substantially less price. This is one of the primary advantages of Nethra Eye Care.

At Nethra Eye Hospital, we make all arrangements for foriegn patients, right from airport pick-up, accommodation, visit to nearest  hill station and drop back at airport on request. Kerala is sought after for its beautiful landscapes and the good, affordable medical care the city has to offer.
 
The medical tourism package offered at Nethra promises you a planned vacation with complete eye care.