Affordable Private Eye Surgery Abroad Avoiding NHS Waiting Times

Eye surgery

One of the biggest factors that people take into account when deciding whether to get eye surgery is the cost. For many people, eye surgery is a significant investment and whilst some might be fortunate enough to find cut-price eye surgery deals, these are not very common. In many cases, this can lead people to consider having eye surgery carried out abroad where the prices appear much cheaper, and where it is possible to save up to 70% on the cost of treatment compared to a private clinic in the UK. Eye surgery treatment abroad is a very quick and effective procedure, with many patients able to return to work within a day or two of treatment. You will not be allowed to drive in the immediate aftermath of surgery and so will need some help getting home. But there is little more disruption than that.

Savings for eye surgery abroad

The actual cost savings you can make by having eye surgery abroad will vary depending on the procedure you want and the country you want to go to. Many popular treatment destinations abroad offer savings of 50- 80% compared to the cost of private eye surgery in the UK.

Other costs besides costs of eye surgeryThere are more costs to eye surgery abroad than just the cost of the procedure itself. You need to fly and pay for your stay, and you may also need to consider these costs for a person that goes abroad with you. Private medical can offer complete packages, that will including arranging flights, accommodation and your aftercare holiday break, all for one set price. You can arrange your trip and then you will need to consider all the costs flight, transfer, accommodation and meals.

Private eye clinics abroad usually offer package deals that would include transfer to and from the airport, eye surgery, after operation care, stay at 3 or 4-star hotels for you and person who accompanies you.

However, if you are travelling abroad, in some cases it is not advised that you fly for at least a week after treatment abroad but your private doctor will talk to you about this. Eye treatment abroad is a better much cheaper option than in the UK and the standards for the clinics are set very high, in some cases higher than in the UK.

You may be able to use this time to enjoy a holiday, but with your eyes not returning to full capacity for some weeks, you may prefer to be at home in the days after treatment.

In general, laser eye surgery is one of the safest procedures you can undergo, with fewer than 2% of treatments experiencing complications. Even then, many of these can be resolved quickly and easily, as long as you have the right aftercare.

If you opt for treatment abroad, you may be required to fly back to your destination for a check-up or have a video call with your doctor.

Why eye surgery abroad is cheaper?

Eye surgery abroad is cheaper because their costs of service are lower. The wages paid to the eye surgeons and private clinic staff abroad can be far less than those paid in the UK. It is far less expensive to run a private clinic abroad than if it is to run one of a similar standard here in the UK, so clinic abroad to cut their prices they don’t have to charge as much for their services. Eye treatment service will be provided in high quality and by best eye surgeons.

Why do patients choose to have eye surgery abroad?

There are more than one reasons depending on diagnose, required treatment, costs and others, these reasons include:

  • Costs of surgery – eye surgery abroad can often be found at a fraction of the price in the UK.
  • No waiting lists –NHS are having long waiting lists for treatment, but by travelling you can get treatment significantly sooner. And in some cases get a refund for eye surgery abroad.
  • New surgery treatments – NHS often offers the cheapest available eye implant, but in private clinic abroad you and your doctor can choose the best available treatment.
  • Specialist services – private clinics abroad tend to offer specialised eye surgeons, well educated medical staff newest medical equipment. In situations when you are paying for service, you are expecting high-level eye surgeon and that is what private medical clinics abroad do offer.

Some types of eye surgery are covered by NHS and can be refunded if eye surgery is received in a private clinic abroad. Eye surgery abroad could be an alternative you can afford.

 

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