Glaucoma treatment in India

At a glance

Type

Non-surgical treatment

Typical procedure time

Laser about 10–20 minutes

Typical hospital stay

Day-care to 1 night

Time to plan in India

A few days

These are broad, typical ranges for planning a trip. Your doctor sets the real plan for you, and it can be shorter or longer.

When people ask about it

• Raised eye pressure or optic nerve changes found by tests

Whether it suits you is a decision for a doctor who has examined you and seen your results.

How it usually works

1. Consultation and assessmentA doctor reviews your history and previous results and examines you.
2. Tests if neededOnly tests that will change the plan are advised.
3. Treatment planYou receive a plan covering medicines, therapy sessions or procedures and how often they repeat.
4. Treatment sessions or medicinesTreatment starts and your response is monitored.
5. Review and follow-upThe plan is adjusted and a schedule for the next reviews, many of which can be done near home, is agreed.

Recovery and follow-up

• Lost vision cannot be restored, so treatment aims to stop further loss.
• Regular checks continue for life.

Every procedure carries risks, and they differ from person to person. Ask your doctor to explain the risks that apply to you before you decide.

What affects the cost

We do not publish prices we cannot stand behind. The total depends on you, the hospital and the doctor. After a doctor has reviewed your records, you receive an itemised written estimate before you decide anything.

• The type and number of sessions
• The medicines or devices used
• Tests and scans along the way
• Follow-up visits
• Your stay and local travel

Open the cost worksheet

Documents to prepare

• Reports and results from earlier treatment
• A list of all medicines and supplements
• Recent blood tests
• A summary of allergies and long-term conditions
• Passport and visa documents

Travel and stay

• Ask how many visits are needed and whether local follow-up can replace some of them.
• Check that any repeat treatments can be continued near your home.

Questions to ask your doctor

• What is my target eye pressure?
• Which treatment first: drops, laser or surgery?
• What is the exact diagnosis and how serious is it?
• Which options exist, including no treatment?

Also known as

• Glaucoma surgery
• Laser iridotomy

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