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Private eye treatment: laser trabeculectomy to treat glaucoma
Private eye treatment: laser trabeculectomy to treat glaucoma
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What is trabeculectomy surgery?
A trabeculectomy is a procedure carried out to decrease the pressure inside the eyes of people with high eye pressure or uncontrolled glaucoma. The operation aims to preserve the sight you have reduce the risk of further loss of vision. It will not restore any sight you may have lost or improve your sight however.
What happens during trabeculectomy surgery?
During the operation, the surgeon creates a new channel through the white of the eye (sclera), to allow excess aqueous humour (fluid inside the eye) to escape. When this happens, the amount of pressure within the eye is reduced. The fluid does not leave the eye completely, but will form a small blister-like swelling on the white surface of the eye, usually underneath the eyelid where normally you cannot see it. The fluid can then be reabsorbed back into the blood stream, and does not come onto the surface of your eye. This small blister structure is also known as the drainage ‘bleb’, and remains on the eye’s surface.
Why do I need to have trabeculectomy surgery?
Your eye surgeon may recommend trabeculectomy surgery for a number of reasons, for example:
- medical treatments, eye drops, or laser, have not controlled your condition properly; and/or
- eye drop treatment is unsuitable.
- In some cases trabeculectomy surgery may even be the first choice of treatment. Your doctor will make the decision to operate after assessing your progress and condition.
Midland Eye is a specialist eye clinic led by the UK’s leading ophthalmology consultant doctors. As a world-class centre of excellence for eye surgery, we focus entirely on the treatment and care of patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions that require treatment not available elsewhere in the UK. Our ophthalmic surgeons are renowned throughout the UK and worldwide for their expertise, knowledge and experience. We offer an all-inclusive self-pay package for trabeculectomy surgery with prices starting from £2035 (terms and conditions apply). For more information and eligibility criteria, speak to one of our self-pay advisors by calling 0121 667 7894.
How much does it cost?
Midland Eye offers affordable, competitive self-pay packages so you know exactly what to expect.
An inclusive package for a Trabeculectomy is available from
£2,035
Price subject to availability and eligibility criteria. All inclusive prices only available with select consultants. Please check at time of booking.
All-inclusive price does not include the initial consultation. Please see terms and conditions for more information.
How much does it cost?
Midland Eye offers affordable, competitive self-pay packages so you know exactly what to expect.
An inclusive package for a Trabeculectomy is available from
£2035
Price subject to availability and eligibility criteria. All inclusive prices only available with select consultants. Please check at time of booking.
All-inclusive price does not include the initial consultation. Please see terms and conditions for more information.
Finance options available
You can spread the cost of your treatment rather than paying for everything up-front by applying for our finance options. More information can be found here. *Terms and conditions apply.
What's included in your inclusive self-pay package?
Personalised treatment plan
We know everyone is different, so your treatment plan will be individually tailored to you and designed to suit your specific healthcare needs and lifestyle
Preoperative care
All pre-operative assessments and any tests or scans undertaken while you are at Parkside Hospital for the procedure will be covered - so no hidden costs or fees
World-class expert team
All inpatient treatment costs as part of your procedure are included. This includes consultant, hospital, nursing, imaging and physiotherapy fees as applicable
Aftercare
Our expert care doesn't end when your procedure does. All aftercare including medication for up to 7 days and one follow-up appointment post-surgery is included in your package
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Book your appointment now or request a call back
If you are considering paying for your own surgery and need more information or have a price enquiry and would like to speak to our Self-Pay Team, please fill in the form below and one of our team will contact you as soon a possible. Midland Eye Private Hospital offers all-inclusive self-pay packages for patients who wish to fund their own ophthalmology treatment.
For more information and prices, speak to one of our friendly self-pay advisors by calling 0121 667 7894 or click here to book an appointment
