I m wondering if my advanced droopy upper lids correction can be covered by insurance. I tried botox some time ago but it did not help.
Answer: Insurance coverage of upper eyelid surgery. Insurances cover "functional problems". If your upper eyelids cause a certain degree of visual field loss, your insurance may cover it, depending on what your insurance is. The insurance company will request the visual field tests, which will need to be performed by your ophthalmologist. If you do get your insurance to cover the procedure, from the appearance of your photos, you should get an excellent improvement.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Insurance coverage of upper eyelid surgery. Insurances cover "functional problems". If your upper eyelids cause a certain degree of visual field loss, your insurance may cover it, depending on what your insurance is. The insurance company will request the visual field tests, which will need to be performed by your ophthalmologist. If you do get your insurance to cover the procedure, from the appearance of your photos, you should get an excellent improvement.
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Answer: Droopy eyelids hello. Most insurance companies want you to have visual fields test and evaluation by an opthalmologist to prove there is a medical necessity for the surgery. It is somewhat difficult to get this approval in our area. Good luck
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Answer: Droopy eyelids hello. Most insurance companies want you to have visual fields test and evaluation by an opthalmologist to prove there is a medical necessity for the surgery. It is somewhat difficult to get this approval in our area. Good luck
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May 14, 2017
Answer: Excess upper eyelid skin Based on your photos, you do not have eyelid ptosis (when the eyelash line droops low enough to cover the pupil in frontal gaze), but you don have stretching and excess skin that hangs down over the eyelash down. In my experience, for patients like you, if the visual field test done by your ophthalmologist shows obstruction of vision, then most insurance carriers will cover the excess skin removal. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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Answer: Excess upper eyelid skin Based on your photos, you do not have eyelid ptosis (when the eyelash line droops low enough to cover the pupil in frontal gaze), but you don have stretching and excess skin that hangs down over the eyelash down. In my experience, for patients like you, if the visual field test done by your ophthalmologist shows obstruction of vision, then most insurance carriers will cover the excess skin removal. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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May 15, 2017
Answer: Will insurance cover upper eyelid surgery? Thanks for your question! In many cases, insurance will pay for an upper blepharoplasty if your lids are impeding your peripheral vision. I would suggest seeing an eye doctor and requesting a visual fields study test. Good luck!
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Answer: Will insurance cover upper eyelid surgery? Thanks for your question! In many cases, insurance will pay for an upper blepharoplasty if your lids are impeding your peripheral vision. I would suggest seeing an eye doctor and requesting a visual fields study test. Good luck!
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July 11, 2017
Answer: Droopy upper lids, will my insurance cover a corrective procedure? Thank you for your question. The insurance company will have to make that decision not your surgeon. You will need to see an optometrist or ophthalmologist for visual fields to be performed. If the visual fields are cut off in the upper outer quadrant, then coverage is likely possible. However the insurance company will have to receive copies of the visual fields and clinic notes documenting that your vision has been obstructed by the overlying eyelid skin. To learn more please really below:
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Answer: Droopy upper lids, will my insurance cover a corrective procedure? Thank you for your question. The insurance company will have to make that decision not your surgeon. You will need to see an optometrist or ophthalmologist for visual fields to be performed. If the visual fields are cut off in the upper outer quadrant, then coverage is likely possible. However the insurance company will have to receive copies of the visual fields and clinic notes documenting that your vision has been obstructed by the overlying eyelid skin. To learn more please really below:
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