It can be scary to suddenly have shadows in your vision. The price of retinal detachment surgery in the Philipipines starts from Php 155,000 to Php 180,000. See Philhealth coverage.
There is a coverage from Philhealth at around Php 46,500 based on latest details.
Do I Need Surgery?
A detached retina is a medical emergency. The patient should seek medical attention within 24 hours of symptoms (light flashes, severe floaters) to reduce the risk of losing one’s vision. The surgery has a high rate of success at 90% (Better Health).
Treatment Options
Your doctor will provide you details on which treatment option is best for you. They may include:
- Scleral Buckle
- Cryopexy
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
Other Expenses
I was once worried about the sudden increase in flashing light and floaters in my vision. The ophthalmologist prescribed an initial diagnostic procedure to look at the retina. Don’t worry, the eye test prices are usually more affordable than the surgery itself.
Other Names
The other procedure name of retinal detachment surgery is pneumatic retinopexy. It aims to “stitch” back the torn retina.
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