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Pterygium Removal

2018-08-11 14:10:02
Hi Doctor, Do you perform pterygium surgery. Please reply with approximate cost and does Medicare cover such treatment.
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Hello Yes. This is a very commonly proformed procedure Almost all ophthalmologists do this Cost may range from 5k to 15k ( suturless surgery costs more)

Answered2018-08-15 06:04:52

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The only treatment of pterygium is operation. The cost of operation varies from 5to10k depending upon the procedure and the doctor and hospital.

Answered2018-08-11 15:39:08

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