The cost of strabismus surgery for adults ranges from $2,000 to $4,000. Factors affecting the cost of surgery mainly include anesthesia, type of strabismus and choice of treatment facility.
1. Anesthesia: Adults generally tolerate local anesthesia better, and local anesthesia is often used for strabismus surgery. However, if local anesthesia is intolerable, the anesthesia method will need to be reformulated, and the fee will be increased accordingly.
2. Type of strabismus: Adult strabismus can be categorized into vertical strabismus, horizontal strabismus and so on. If it is simple vertical or horizontal strabismus, the operation involves fewer extraocular muscles and the operation cost is relatively low. If the type of strabismus is complicated and there are both vertical and horizontal strabismus, the operation involves more extraocular muscles and the operation cost is relatively high.
3. Choice of treatment institution: Usually, higher grade medical institutions have more complete surgical equipments and a team of clinically experienced doctors, and their charges are slightly higher than those of lower grade medical institutions.
When performing adult strabismus surgery, it is recommended to choose a regular institution, complete all the preoperative examinations, and follow the doctor’s instructions to do a good job of training and care after the operation.