Anyone can get Lasik / Contoura Vision surgery done for ₹21,000 at AIIMS, Delhi!

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My specs power is -4.75 D and -4.25 D and -1 cylindrical in both eyes. I have been wearing specs since 6th Std. I got the Contoura Vision surgery done at AIIMS, Delhi on 1st March 2021 and I was able to resume work the next day itself. This article briefly shares important information about the surgery at AIIMS, however if you have already made up your mind for the surgery, then check this detailed article.

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In short:

  1. Availability: Yes, Contoura Vision technology for specs removal is available at AIIMS, Delhi.
  2. Who can avail?: Any ordinary civilian can avail the service from AIIMS.
  3. Appointment: Read my follow-up article for more details.
  4. Eligibility?: You have stable power, Cyl. power <3D, and Spherical power <8D.
  5. Cost: The cost of Contoura Vision and Lasik both is ₹21,000 (inc. taxes, both eyes combined) and SMILE is ₹52,000. (Cheapest price in India, ₹1.3L otherwise)
  6. Time: It will take a total of 5 visits of AIIMS, 1-month duration, from check-up to the final operation, hence one must be residing in Delhi or manage accommodation for a month.
  7. Capability: Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences. (AIIMS) has both WaveLight®TOPOLYZER® Vario as well as the WAVELIGHT®EX500 Excimer, the required equipment for Contoura Vision.
  8. Technology: Contoura Vision Technology is matured (Advanced version of LASIK) and is safe.
  9. Pain and Recovery: Duration of the operations is 10 mins per eye, pain is low during the operation, eyes will pain for the rest of the day. But one can resume work in 2 days.
  10. What to do at AIIMS?: Read my follow-up article to get details on getting an appointment, the best time to visit, queues, and post-operation visit.

6 months later

Vision clarity is better than it was with specs, now I don’t have to turn my face to see the characters properly! Side effects, Dry eyes issue has gone.

Glare is felt when looking at lights at night only when my eyes are very tired, but with that too, I don’t face any issue driving or doing any work, it’s a mild nuance.

Tired of wearing a mask with foggy glasses? Specs removal surgery can help. I recommend that people with stable specs power, get this treatment done.

Leave a comment below, if you want to know more about it. Also with the number of responses I received, I have created a Telegram group, it is now an active 40+ member group, you may join the group with the link https://t.me/aiimslasik. Past conversations of the members can be seen and searched if you have doubts.

Telegram Group – it’s a 600 + active member group, and people over there would help you with your queries. Please go through / search the previous chats before asking questions. Link to join the group: https://t.me/aiimslasik

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Published by Priyank

B. Tech Mechanical, IIT Guwahati, 2011 graduate. I help corporates iron out process inefficiencies, with analytics and product development solutions.

45 thoughts on “Anyone can get Lasik / Contoura Vision surgery done for ₹21,000 at AIIMS, Delhi!”

  7. Thank you so much for such a detailed information. It was very much needed as I was considering it getting done from a different center.
    Could you please tell me if we have to visit hospital after surgery too? Like followup etc?
    Also why contoura is cheaper compared to Smile surgery as contoura is the latest one?
    Contoura charges are more in private center ranging from 90k to 1 lac.

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    1. Good to know that it was helpful to you Sonam.

      Yes, follow-up schedule: Next day, Next Week, Next Month, 3 Months later, 6 months later, and 12 months later from the previous visit.

      Followups can be done at other hospitals also I believe.

      Contoura is cheaper than SMILE only at AIIMS. I don’t know why, if I have to guess then that is because Countoura required 1 additional piece of equipment (topolyzer) over Lasik and that is not that expensive equipment and AIIMS doesn’t want to capitalize on new technology.

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      1. Hi Priyank,

        Thanks for the detailed experience. I have my SMILE surgery scheduled under the same unit-III, for next week but I’m having some last minute thoughts. The junior residents suggested me only SMILE and didn’t mention about Contoura. Who performs the surgery? Is it Dr J.S. Titiyal himself and what all precautions were you asked to take post the procedure?

        Did you face any side effects such as Halo, dry eyes etc.?

        Thanks for your help in advance!

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      2. Hello Nikita, I am glad that it helped you.

        I don’t have much idea about the SMILE surgery, but I can connect you in the WhatsApp group where someone who has undergone SMILE may help you there.

        It’s a telegram group now, Possible to join the telegram group with a link?, unlike Whatsapp groups, Past messages can be searched and viewed.

        https://t.me/aiimslasik

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    1. Time: It will take a total of 5 visits of AIIMS, 1-month duration, from check-up to the final operation, hence one must be residing in Delhi or manage accommodation for a month.

      The operation would take place usually between 9AM to 1PM. It lasts for 10 mins for each eye from preparation to end. Laser lasts for around 5s to 10s.

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  12. Sir plz btaiye first visit checkup k baad second visit kb krna hota h ???
    Aur jo v test hote h first visit m to unka report kitne din m aprox aata hai??
    Plz reply

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  15. Hii sir, maine 14 oct ka appointment liya hai , sir mai CIL me job krta hu to mai ek baat janna chahta hu ki 14 ko check ke baad mai kya 15 din baad next check up ke liye ja skta hu ya mujhe waha rukna pdega guide kre sir or plz group me add kre thnxx

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  16. Hey brother your words help me alot can you please tell me more about it I already visited twice and now dr. Told me to come on next date for PMT. I don’t know WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN PMT? And afterwards can you tell me the procedure including PMT and further process.

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  17. Sir I want to ask you….
    Is that contoura vision lasik is detectable in govt Job medicals like railway police defence etc

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  18. Hlo ,sir I wants to know today I have vist to aiims hospital for Lasik operation after 2 checkup they refer me to room num 102
    I vist there and then teh called me at friday ,
    I wants to know how long days they will takes for final surgery

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  19. Hi Priyank,
    Thanks for the fantastic post. I wanted to know if the surgery happened with local anaesthesia. Did you feel any pain during the process?

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    1. Hi Mukesh thanks for the loving appreciation,

      Yes local anesthetic drops were put on the eyes constantly every 1-2 mins as much as I can remember. Felt pain during two-three moments but it was like I am under experienced hands, so this will be fine.

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  20. Hello Priyank

    I have also gone through LASIK from AIIMS-Delhi, It has been 1 month but my left eye is having quite blurr vision, is it normal, will it take time, or serious issue, can u tell, bcoz there is protest going on in AIIMS Delhi due to Dr. safety cases, but my right eye is better than left, means left as compare to right, left is quite blurr, will it take more time to heal, is question.

    Thank you

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