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how much does glaucoma laser surgery usually cost? - Eye Care (Ophthalmology)
how much does glaucoma laser surgery usually cost?
my dad was diagnosed yesterday with glaucoma i dont know if its open or closed angled glaucoma.and he is taking it so hard that he cant even fall asleep.i would like to ask how much does a laser surgery for glaucoma usually cost?and does a 60% glaucoma could still be lowered down by a laser surgery?and what hospital do this kind of eye surgery? thanks for your reply in advance.
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Ritacca Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Glaucoma laser surgery can cost you anywhere from $500-$250 depending upon surgery. This is often covered by insurance.
Memorial Hizmet Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Hi ,Thank you for your question. My name is Ilhan. I’m the patient coordinator for MEMORIAL HEALTH GROUP ISTANBUL-TURKEY.
BARIS SONMEZ,MD,Assoc.Prof. of Ophtalmology answered your question as follows;
The cost for glaucoma surgery depends on the subtype of the glaucoma and on the possible use of medical devices for increasing the success. For further details of this surgery please contact us by viewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.
BARIS SONMEZ,MD,Assoc.Prof. of Ophtalmology answered your question as follows;
The cost for glaucoma surgery depends on the subtype of the glaucoma and on the possible use of medical devices for increasing the success. For further details of this surgery please contact us by viewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.
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