Glaucoma treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain, offers full-service glaucoma care. Diagnostics may cost around $270, a comprehensive evaluation package is around $703, and surgical treatment with a valve implant typically starts from $4,945. The clinic's JCI accreditation and Dr. Ferran Mascaró Zamora's 28-year focus on glaucoma ensure advanced, personalized care.

Advanced Diagnostic Evaluation

Precise diagnostics guide treatment. The clinic provides a complete glaucoma evaluation. It includes several key tests:

• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) for imaging the optic nerve.
• Visual field analysis to check peripheral vision.
• Gonioscopy and pachymetry to assess eye drainage and cornea thickness.
• Intraocular pressure measurement and slit-lamp biomicroscopy.

Patients can book a single test or a full package. A specialist consultation typically costs around $438. The comprehensive evaluation package includes several tests and is around $703.

Surgical Treatment Options

Dr. Mascaró performs over 900 procedures with a focus on complex cases. He selects from several techniques based on individual needs. The main surgical options are:

• Trabeculectomy: This filtering surgery creates a new drainage channel. It is for moderate to advanced glaucoma and usually requires one night in the hospital. The procedure may cost between $5,495 and $8,242.
• Glaucoma Valve Implant: An Ahmed or Baerveldt device is implanted. This option is effective for complex cases. It also involves a one-night stay. The price typically ranges from $4,945 to $6,593.
• MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery): Micro-stents are placed via a tiny incision. It offers a shorter recovery and is often day surgery. This procedure may also cost between $5,495 and $8,242.

These surgery packages generally include the procedure, anesthesia, materials, and one post-operative visit. Accommodation and flights are not included.

Laser and Minimally Invasive Procedures

For suitable patients, less invasive options are available. Endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) is a laser treatment. It targets the ciliary body to reduce fluid production. This is a day surgery procedure with a potentially quicker recovery. The clinic tailors the approach, from laser to MIGS or traditional surgery, based on a detailed evaluation.

As part of the Quirónsalud network, the clinic maintains a 4.7 rating from over 400 patients. To explore a personalized treatment plan for glaucoma, you can request a consultation with the specialists at Centro Médico Teknon.