International & NRI Patients
Eye Care in Punjab for Patients Living Abroad
Dr. Shamsher Singh Eye Hospital, Khanna has cared for the Punjabi community since 1971. Many of our patients now live overseas and plan their eye care — cataract, LASIK, retina and cornea — around a visit home to India.
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We regularly care for Punjabi families settled in Southall & Birmingham (UK), Brampton, Surrey & Toronto (Canada), California & New York (USA), Melbourne & Sydney (Australia), and Dubai & the Gulf — who plan their eye care during a visit home to Punjab.
How it works
1
Consult before you travel
Message us on WhatsApp with your prescription or reports. Our team advises whether treatment is suitable and what to plan for.
2
Book your appointment online
Reserve your slot from our Book page before you arrive — international cards are accepted, so you can confirm from abroad.
3
Get treated on your visit
Most procedures — including cataract surgery — are day-care, so you are usually back to your family the same day, with quick recovery.
4
Follow-up from home
After you return, we stay reachable on WhatsApp for post-operative questions and to coordinate any follow-up in your home country.
Meet your surgeons
Experienced specialists who will plan and perform your treatment.
What to bring
- Passport and a photo ID
- Your current spectacle prescription
- Any previous eye reports or scans (e.g. OCT, fundus images)
- A list of your current medications
- Details of any past eye surgery
Recovery & flying home
Most procedures are day-care with quick recovery. After routine cataract surgery or LASIK, many patients are advised they can travel within a few days — but the safe date to fly depends on your procedure and your eyes, so your surgeon confirms it for you. Plan a little buffer for the check-up and, if advised, a post-operative review before you fly home.
Quality & technology
✓ QCI Accredited✓ NABH in progress✓ Modern phaco & diagnostic equipment✓ Day-care surgery, quick recovery✓ Sub-specialty eye care since 1971
Getting to the hospital
- Located on G.T. Road, Khanna, Punjab 141401 — on the main Ludhiana–Chandigarh route.
- Amritsar (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport) has the best international connectivity — direct flights from the UK, Canada and the Gulf — and is about 2 hours away.
- Chandigarh International Airport is about an hour away; Delhi is the largest hub, well connected by road and rail.
- We help coordinate appointment timing around your travel dates so treatment fits your visit.
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Can I fly home after eye surgery?
Most eye procedures at DSSEH are day-care. After routine cataract surgery or LASIK, many patients are advised they can travel within a few days — but the safe date to fly depends on your procedure and your eyes, so your surgeon confirms it for you before you book your return flight.
What documents should I bring from abroad?
Please bring your passport and photo ID, your current spectacle prescription, any previous eye reports or scans (such as OCT or fundus images), a list of your current medications, and details of any past eye surgery.
How much does treatment cost for overseas patients?
Costs depend on the procedure and the lens or technique chosen. Message us on WhatsApp with your details and we will provide a personalised estimate before you travel; international cards are accepted for online booking.
Can I consult before I travel to India?
Yes. Send your prescription or reports on WhatsApp and our team will advise whether treatment is suitable and what to plan for, so your visit is efficient.
Which airport should I fly into?
Amritsar (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport) has direct international flights from the UK, Canada and the Gulf and is about two hours away. Chandigarh International Airport is about an hour away, and Delhi is the largest hub.
Planning a visit? Let's get you booked.
Book your appointment online (international cards accepted) or message us on WhatsApp to plan — call 01628507079.
