ABOUT EYE SURGERY
The eye is an organ which enables vision, and is made up of an iris, cornea, pupil, sclera, and conjunctiva. Vitreous is a gel which fills up the eye. Eye surgery is any kind of ocular surgery performed to improve a patient’s vision or else correct another issue with the patient’s eyes. Common eye surgeries include glaucoma treatment, cataract surgery, detached retina treatment and corneal crosslinking. Laser eye surgery is becoming increasingly popular, with many patients opting for LASEK or LASIK laser eye surgery to correct their vision.
Recommended for
- A range of conditions affecting vision
TIME REQUIREMENTS
- Average length of stay abroad: 2 – 7 days.
- Number of trips abroad needed: 1.
COMPARE EYE SURGERY PRICES AROUND THE WORLD
| Country | Cost |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1484€ |
| Poland | 633€ |
HOW TO FIND QUALITY TREATMENT ABROAD
BEFORE EYE SURGERY ABROAD
Most doctors will conduct a thorough examination of the eye, including the backs of the eyes to ascertain the eye’s health and suitability for surgery.
HOW IS IT PERFORMED
Depending on the type of surgery, most patients will receive some anesthesia, usually a local anesthetic with sedation, ahead of their surgery.
Anesthesia
Local anesthetic, sometimes with additional sedation.
Procedure duration
The Eye Surgery takes 30 to 120 minutes.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER EYE SURGERY
Post procedure care
The eye area must be kept clean and dry and avoid bumping or pushing on the eye during the initial healing.
Possible discomfort
There may be some minor discomfort and recovery varies between procedures.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT EYE SURGERY
Potential risks
- Infection
- Bleeding
