Fogged glasses after wearing a mask. Dry, itchy contact lenses by evening. Waking up and reaching for your spectacles before you can see the clock.

Choosing surgery is rarely a small decision. It brings medical questions, family worries, cost concerns, and the practical work of finding the right hospital and surgeon. India has a large and varied healthcare system, from government hospitals to private multi-speciality centres, so patients benefit from knowing what to check before they agree to a procedure.