I was told by a plastic surgeon that medicare will cover the surgery for my upper eyelids but I will need to have one eye done at a time (a week apart) so that insurance will cover it. Is this normal procedure do you know? Thanks
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Orbital decompression surgery is typically performed when the muscles around the eye become swollen and may compress the optic nerve. This is often related to Graves’ disease (a thyroid disorder). The surgery creates space for the swollen muscles to relieve pressure and prevent d...
These procedures can be performed separately or together. There are certain procedures (ptosis repair) that require the patient to consciously open and close their eyes to ensure symmetry and adequate correction. Canthopexy is not one of these procedures and does not require your participation...