Optic neuritis

Optic Neuropathy Treatment abroad

Optic neuritis refers to the damaging of myelin (covering) of the optic nerve due to swelling. Optic or Ocular Neuropathy is the loss or deterioration of the optic nerve which is usually caused by injury or disease. One treatment for Optic Neuropathy is Optic Nerve Decompression surgery, which involves the removal of a small piece of bone from the passage where the optic nerve exits the skull.

For some patients, some or all of the neuropathy can be slowed or relieved. Optic Nerve Decompression is usually performed endoscopically, with a small device inserted through the nose. Orbital Decompression is another surgical procedure that can be used to treat Optic Neuropathy. This procedure removes a small piece of bone from the eye socket, relieving pressure on the eye.

Where can I find Orbital Decompression surgery abroad?

Eye surgery in Turkey is in-demand from patients from the UK and France who are trying to avoid long waiting times on the NHS or high out-of-pocket costs for complex surgery. Hospitals in Turkey specialize in treating international patients, so patients from other countries will have few problems navigating the process. Eye surgery in Israel is one of the surgical specialties making the region a growing destination for medical tourism from the Gulf Coast region and Southeast Asia. Treatment in Israel may be slightly more expensive than in other countries, but hospitals in Israel are some of the only ones in the area performing high-end complex surgeries.,