Cataract surgery (one eye)
Cost ranges shown are indicative. Actual prices depend on insurance coverage, provider choice, eligibility for public healthcare, and whether care is public or private.
🇺🇸 United States
Uninsured: $3,500–6,000
Insured: $500–1,500
🇪🇺 Europe
Note: ranges vary by region, provider, and whether care is public vs private.
Thinking about healthcare outside the USA?
If you’re researching healthcare costs as part of a potential move to Europe, it’s worth understanding how access, eligibility, and insurance work in practice — not just headline prices.
- Eligibility for public healthcare varies by country
- Private insurance can fill gaps or speed up access
- Residency status often matters more than nationality
Read the system overviews:
Learn more about how healthcare access and insurance work in Europe →