Will Medicare Cover my Surgery for Droopy Eyelid? (photo)

August 2, 2013
Asked By:aznguh31

I had glaucoma surgery 5 years ago. Since than my eyelid been droopy and it getting worst. I have a dr appt in Sept so I want to know if I should ask my eye dr about it. How much would it cost for repair in one eye if it isn't cover? I'm 30 from Houston and kidney transplant patient. I been dealing with it for years and makeup can't seem hide it no more. Thanks in advance for input

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October 22, 2017

Answer: Functional ptosis of the eyelid will be covered by Medicare.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Functional ptosis of the eyelid will be covered by Medicare.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2013

Answer: Will Medicare Cover my Surgery for Droopy Eyelid?

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 4, 2013

Answer: Will Medicare Cover my Surgery for Droopy Eyelid?

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 15, 2013

Answer: Will Medicare Cover my Surgery for Droopy Eyelid?

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 15, 2013

Answer: Will Medicare Cover my Surgery for Droopy Eyelid?

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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August 4, 2013

Answer: This will depend on the policies of the company that administers Medicare in your area.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 4, 2013

Answer: This will depend on the policies of the company that administers Medicare in your area.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 3, 2013

Answer: Insurance coverage for eyelid surgery.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 3, 2013

Answer: Insurance coverage for eyelid surgery.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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