Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)

Ophthalmology deals with
the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye. These disorders may be
degenerative, disease-related or the result of trauma.
Subspecialties include:
- Anterior segment surgery:
- Cataract surgery: small incision with
phacoemulsification
- Corneal grafts
- Glaucoma surgery
- Pterygium removal
- Posterior segment surgery
- Retinal surgery
- Posterior vitrectomy
- Intravitreous injection
- Strabism (squint) correction
- Tear duct surgery
- Eyelid surgery (curative and aesthetic)
- Laser eye treatment (Lasik)
- Eye disease diagnostics (ocular echography,
angiofluorography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
All our approved surgeons are highly specialised in
ophthalmology including reconstructive and cosmetic eye surgery. The medical
equipment used is state-of-the-art and all clinical facilities are fully
accredited by the French National Authority for Health (
HAS).
Treatments provided
Our service is tailor suited to
each patient's specific treatment needs. We have listed some of the more common
eye surgery procedures for illustrative purposes but we can generally offer a
choice of top specialists for virtually any procedure. Please
contact us if you can not see the procedure you are
seeking.
Referrals
As treatments are offered on a privately
funded basis, no doctor's referral is required. For practical and cost
purposes, the required treament will usually have been predetermined by the
patient's own local practitioner although we can also organise preliminary
diagnosis consultations if required. In all cases, the patient will receive
comprehensive pre-surgical consultations with the surgeon, the anaesthetist and
a cardiologist (if required).
Pricing
With the health sector being highly regulated
by the French government, private medical treatment in France is of excellent
quality and very competitively priced.
SurgeryInFrance charges a fixed
fee for research, advisory and logistical services. We will provide an accurate
budget for the medical treatment which the patient shall pay directly to the
clinic and/or the medical professional. We do not charge a markup or receive a
commission on the cost of the medical treatment. Travel and accommodation costs
are also paid directly by the patient to the relevant service providers.
Though costs may vary depending on the treatment, patient requirements
and healthcare provider, the table below gives a good indication of the savings
to be made by choosing SurgeryInFrance.
| Treatment |
UK |
France |
| Cataract Removal |
£2300 |
£1300 |
| Pterygium
Excision |
£1100 |
£580 |
| Corneal
Transplant |
£5000 |
£3100 |
| Epiretinal
Membrane Removal |
£2100 |
£1100 |
| Retinal
Detachment |
£3800 |
£1600 |
| Eyelid Surgery (Upper or
Lower) |
£3000 |
£1200 |
How the process works
Tell us what you need
Hopefully our website has given
you a good idea of what SurgeryInFrance can offer. Now, we need you to
get in touch with us to discuss what surgery you
require, your expectations, any time or budget constraints and any particular
requirements that you may have. We are also happy to discuss your prospective
treatment with your GP if you wish.
A full understanding of your needs
is essential to determining which surgeons are best qualified for your
procedure. These discussions are without charge, confidential and totally
commitment-free.
Choosing your surgeon
The first stage of our services
involves identifying and contacting a shortlist of surgeons specialised in your
required procedure who have an excellent track record and are recommended by
peers and patients alike.
You will receive a detailed file containing
valuable information on each surgeon including qualifications, professional
history, success rates and peer and patient comments. Each surgeon will
indicate the cost of the procedure and associated clinical costs as well as any
timing constraints that need to be taken into account. We will also provide you
with an estimate of the likely ancillary costs (travel, accommodation, etc).
With the assistance of our medical director and your own practitioner,
you will be able to make an informed choice of your preferred surgeon. We shall
endeavour to supply any additional information that you feel may help you make
your decision.
Organising your trip and treatment
Once you have
selected your preferred surgeon, the second stage of our services consists of
organising your treatment from start to finish, assisting with the logistics
and accompanying and supporting you throughout the whole process.
Based
on your requirements and the surgeon's schedule, we will organise the initial
consultation and any preliminary clinical tests that need to be done. The
initial consultation is important to:
- determine whether your general health
permits surgery
- confirm your full awareness of the
pros and cons of surgery
- establish your confidence and trust
in the surgeon
- agree on realistic expectations of
what surgery will do for you
- discuss a timetable for surgery and
post-operative restrictions
After the initial consultation, any additional questions
that you may have will be addressed. It is important that you be fully
confident in your decision to undergo surgery and it is up to you when, or
indeed whether, to proceed. Depending on the complexity of the procedure and
the availability of your chosen surgeon, the lead time between the initial
consultation and the operation will range from a day to a few weeks at the
most.
The day before the scheduled date, you will have consultations
with your anaesthetist and surgeon in preparation for surgery. After surgery,
you will be taken to your private room for recovery. We will be there to
provide moral support and to try and make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Typically there will be a stay in the clinic (except day cases) followed by a
stay in a nearby hotel or guest house. The durations of each depend on the type
of surgery and post-operative constraints. For example:
| Treatment |
Clinic
Stay |
Outpatient
Stay |
Return Home
after |
Final Checkup
after |
| Cataract Surgery |
day case |
5 days |
5 days |
30 days |
| Pterygium Excision |
day case |
5 days |
5 days |
not required |
| Corneal
Transplant |
2 days |
1 day |
3 days |
2 months |
|
Membrane Removal |
day case |
5 days |
5 days |
6 months |
| Eyelid Surgery |
day case |
7 days |
7 days |
not required |
During the initial post-operative healing
period, you will have regular consultations with the surgeon to ensure a prompt
and comfortable recovery and you will also be able to relax and enjoy all that
the region has to offer.
There will be a final post-operative
consultation with your surgeon several weeks later. In the meantime, we can
also liaise with your local practitioner if required.
Your next step...
If you are looking for immediate,
top quality, competitively-priced treatment without the risk and inconvenience
of long distance travel,
contact us now for a
friendly, commitment-free chat to discuss how we can help you get the treatment
you deserve.