Cataract surgery - cost

[eric1548]

I live overseas.  My opthamologist has diagnosed cataracts in both eyes - early stages.  He believes that one eye wll require surgery within six months.  I will see at least one other specialist to confirm this however I know that my vision has declined in the last year or more.  I could have the surgery done abroad but I a not confident that it would be the best.  If I have surgery in the US I must pay out of pocket.  Does anyone know what the cost would be at a major hospital in a major East Coast city?  Thanks.  

[eric1548]

Thanks.  Is the price now the same?  $3,000-$4,000?  Also I was told that an electro-cardiogram and blood tests are necessary prior to cataract surgery.  Is this always so?  I don't think these tests can be done overseas and reports sent to the US hospital, right?  And what would these tests cost in the US?  Thanks.  

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Prices vary,  total cost is between $3000 to $5000 for a standard IOL.

Dr. O.