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Complete the article in original language, verify every medical claim against the listed sources, and obtain a real clinician review before changing its status.
Primary keyword
cataract surgery both eyes
Audience
Patients with cataract in both eyes, often travelling from other NCR cities
Editorial angle
Gives a practical planning view (gap days, lens matching, work leave, travel from Gurugram or Faridabad) rather than a one-line answer.
Facts to source and verify
Sequential surgery (one eye, then the other after days or weeks) is the common practice in India; immediately sequential bilateral surgery is practised in some centres with strict separate sterile protocols for each eye; operating one eye first lets the surgeon refine the lens power for the second eye; most hospital fees in Delhi are quoted per eye, so confirm whether quotes are per eye or both eyes
Article outline
H2: Quick answer: the usual approach and the exceptions | H2: Why most surgeons operate one eye at a time | H2: When same-day both-eye surgery is considered | H2: How long to wait before the second eye | H2: Matching lens choice between eyes | H2: Recovery when both eyes are done | H2: Planning visits, travel and leave | H2: Cost: per eye vs both eyes | H2: FAQs
Planned table
Same day vs separate days: Factor | Separate days | Same day (where offered)
Questions to answer
How many days between cataract surgery in two eyes? | Can I see properly with only one eye operated? | Is it cheaper to do both eyes together? | Can different lenses be used in each eye? | Can CGHS cover both eyes? | How many hospital visits will I need?
Sources to verify and cite
AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | All India Ophthalmological Society: https://aios.org
Internal link plan
/cataract-surgery | cataract surgery planning
Support links
/cataract-surgery/cost | cataract surgery cost per eye | /eye-care-for-delhi-ncr-patients | planning treatment from NCR | /book-appointment | book an appointment
Image brief
Calendar with two surgery dates marked beside eye drops. Alt: Planning calendar for cataract surgery in two eyes
Planned call to action
Plan your surgery dates: after the planning section
AI drafting prompt from workbook
You are writing a patient-education article for jaineye.com (Jain Eye Hospital & Laser Centre, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi). Write in UK/Indian English at an 8th-grade reading level, paragraphs of 3 sentences or fewer. Never use em dashes. TITLE (H1): Cataract Surgery in Both Eyes: Same Day or Separate Days?. URL slug: /blog/cataract-surgery-both-eyes-same-day. Meta title: Cataract Surgery in Both Eyes: Same Day or Separate?. Meta description: Should both cataracts be removed on the same day or a few days apart? Compare safety, recovery, lens planning, travel and cost for patients in Delhi NCR. Primary keyword: 'cataract surgery both eyes' (use it or its closest natural variant in the H1, and exactly in the first 100 words, one H2 and the meta description; never stuff). Secondary keywords: bilateral cataract surgery; second eye cataract surgery gap; cataract surgery one eye at a time; both eyes cataract operation cost. Audience: Patients with cataract in both eyes, often travelling from other NCR cities. Search intent: Informational, decision. Angle that must make this more useful than current top results: Gives a practical planning view (gap days, lens matching, work leave, travel from Gurugram or Faridabad) rather than a one-line answer. Length: 1,800 to 2,200 words. Start with a 50 to 60 word direct answer, then a 'Key facts' box with these facts: Sequential surgery (one eye, then the other after days or weeks) is the common practice in India; immediately sequential bilateral surgery is practised in some centres with strict separate sterile protocols for each eye; operating one eye first lets the surgeon refine the lens power for the second eye; most hospital fees in Delhi are quoted per eye, so confirm whether quotes are per eye or both eyes. Use exactly this outline: H2: Quick answer: the usual approach and the exceptions | H2: Why most surgeons operate one eye at a time | H2: When same-day both-eye surgery is considered | H2: How long to wait before the second eye | H2: Matching lens choice between eyes | H2: Recovery when both eyes are done | H2: Planning visits, travel and leave | H2: Cost: per eye vs both eyes | H2: FAQs. Include this table as an HTML table: Same day vs separate days: Factor | Separate days | Same day (where offered). End with an FAQ section answering these questions in 40 to 80 words each: How many days between cataract surgery in two eyes? | Can I see properly with only one eye operated? | Is it cheaper to do both eyes together? | Can different lenses be used in each eye? | Can CGHS cover both eyes? | How many hospital visits will I need?. Internal links: add the main money-page link (/cataract-surgery | cataract surgery planning) once in the first third and once in the conclusion; also add: /cataract-surgery/cost | cataract surgery cost per eye | /eye-care-for-delhi-ncr-patients | planning treatment from NCR | /book-appointment | book an appointment. Cite these sources with links: AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | All India Ophthalmological Society: https://aios.org. Add byline 'Jain Eye Hospital editorial team', the line 'Medically reviewed by Dr Rajat Jain (cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon), [qualifications], DMC Reg. [number], on [date]' and a 'Last updated [date]' line. Add the AI-assistance disclosure line from the jaineye.com editorial policy (NMC 2026 requires AI-generated content to be labelled). CTA: Plan your surgery dates: after the planning section. Hindi terms to mention naturally: dono aankhon ka operation. Hero image brief: Calendar with two surgery dates marked beside eye drops. Alt: Planning calendar for cataract surgery in two eyes. Output also the JSON-LD for Article + MedicalWebPage + FAQPage + BreadcrumbList. Compliance (India NMC, 6 Oct 2026): no 'best', 'No.1', 'top', 'guaranteed', '100%', 'painless' as a promise, 'permanent cure', success rates, patient numbers, testimonials, before/after images, discounts or free offers; fees only as factual indicative ranges; no other hospital names; no lists of localities. Do not copy text from any website. Mark any fact you are unsure of as [VERIFY] for the doctor reviewer.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general education only and does not replace a personal consultation with an eye specialist.