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Retinal Detachment Repair

Procedure Overview

This is the repair of a membrane in the back of the eye (retina) that has become separated from the structures that support it.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 1,149

Florida State Average

1,094

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Retinal Detachment Repair

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation and Treatment

A visit with an eye doctor for a general medical evaluation, detailed eye exam, and repair of a detached retina

NATIONAL

$ 1,089

State ()

NA

STEP 2
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

Follow up detailed exams of the back of the eye using an ophthalmoscope

NATIONAL

$ 60

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 1,149

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

Most retinal detachment repair operations are urgent. A detached retina does not get a supply of oxygen. This causes the cells in the area to die, which can lead to blindness.

  • Pneumatic retinopexy (gas bubble placement) is most often an office procedure.
  • The eye doctor injects a bubble of gas into the eye.
  • You are then positioned so the gas bubble floats up to the hole in the retina and pushes it back into place.
  • The doctor will use a laser to permanently seal the hole.

If holes or tears in the retina are found before the retina detaches, the eye doctor can close the holes using a laser. This procedure is most often done in the doctor's office. If the retina has just started to detach, a procedure called pneumatic retinopexy may be done to repair it.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • Which retina repair is right for me?
  • Are there any other treatment options?
  • What are the pros and cons of each?

Related Procedures

Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.

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