Medical tourism in Russia is gaining popularity and rapidly developing. The number of foreign citizens coming to Russia for treatment increases annually. This is due to the high quality of services, professionalism of medical personnel, and competitive prices. In particular, the cost of eye treatment in Russia is more attractive than in Israel, European, and other countries. At the same time, the quality of medical services, availability of technical equipment, and qualifications of doctors are on par with leading global clinics.

Medical tourism: eye treatment in Russia

Thousands of foreign citizens come to Russia annually for treatment in various fields.

Treatment of ophthalmological diseases is one of the popular directions in medical tourism in Russia. The proportion of patients coming to Russia for eye treatment is at least 15% of the total number of foreign citizens interested in treatment in Russian clinics. At the same time, medical tourists show equal interest in private clinics and public institutions.

In recent decades, medicine in Russia has become one of the most advanced in the world. The latest achievements and technologies used for the treatment of ophthalmological diseases demonstrate excellent results. The possibilities offered by ophthalmological clinics in Russia attract more and more people with various eye diseases to the country. Successful treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and other serious conditions is carried out in Russia. Ophthalmologists not only restore vision but also improve the quality of life and open up new opportunities for people who have been freed from eye diseases.

Why should you consider undergoing eye treatment in Russia?

There are several factors that attract medical tourists to the country:

• Affordable cost of eye treatment in Russia. Prices at both government and private medical institutions are significantly lower compared to clinics in other countries.
• Professionalism of the medical staff. Ophthalmologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals who work with foreign patients have high qualifications.
• State-of-the-art equipment. Eye clinics in Russia are equipped with the latest technology that meets global standards in diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and postoperative recovery.
• Comfort for foreign patients. Hospitals provide all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay during treatment, regardless of the type of condition.
• Lack of language barrier. For patients who do not speak Russian, translator services are available to facilitate communication with doctors and medical staff.

These factors are backed by the high level of development in ophthalmology in Russia. Specialists in research centers work on the latest advancements in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinal disorders, and more. Considerable funding is allocated to medical research, including ophthalmology.

Russian medicine has always been open to foreign patients seeking competent and high-quality treatment. Even during periods of restrictions due to a serious epidemiological situation, Russian clinics only suspended the admission of foreign patients for two months. After this period, medical institutions resumed normal operations, and the number of medical tourists from other countries has been recovering and increasing every year.

Cost of eye treatment in Russia

One of the factors influencing the choice of Russian clinics for eye treatment is the affordable price. In countries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the cost of similar procedures and surgeries is significantly higher than in private clinics and research centers in Russia.

Despite the lower cost, the quality of treatment remains at the highest level. Unique operations for vision restoration and the treatment of serious diseases leading to partial or complete blindness are performed in medical centers. Many of these procedures have no analogues in global practice. This allows for the acceptance of patients with various vision problems, including complex cases that leading clinics in other countries may not be able to handle.

The cost of eye treatment in Russia is one of the most attractive in the entire Eastern Hemisphere. This is made possible by the use of proprietary developments and technologies created by professionals in ophthalmology and implemented in the overall practice of eye disease diagnosis and treatment in Russia.

What eye diseases are treated in Russia?

 
Russian clinics accept patients with a variety of eye conditions, including:

• Myopia and hyperopia;
• Astigmatism;
• Cataracts and glaucoma;
• Retinal and corneal diseases;
• Tear system pathologies;
• Diseases of the eye fundus;
• Optic nerve atrophy.

These and other ailments cause extreme discomfort and reduce the quality of life. Many of them can lead to complete vision loss without competent treatment. Doctors at Russian ophthalmology clinics help patients regain full vision, eliminate the causes that have led to serious illnesses.

In addition to treating diseases directly related to vision, reconstructive and plastic surgeries are performed in Russian clinics for correcting eyelid pathologies.

Eye treatment at the Fyodorov Clinic

The Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Clinic plays a crucial role in the development of Russian ophthalmology. The Medical Centers of the FSBI "Eye Microsurgery Complex" operate in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities in Russia, providing competent therapeutic and surgical treatment. The clinics perform unique operations that have no analogues anywhere in the world.

Their own research center develops the latest technologies for treating the most serious ophthalmic diseases. Any of the FSBI branches accept foreign patients for eye treatment in Russia using the latest technologies.

How to undergo eye treatment in Russia?

Today, more and more foreign patients choose Russia for the treatment of eye diseases. The clinics have their own programs aimed at working with patients from other countries, which helps create comfortable conditions and eliminate any misunderstanding between doctors and patients.

Our specialists will help you choose the best medical institution for your case. We take care of negotiations with the clinic, translation and transfer of all medical documentation, flights, and communication with the staff.

Hospital stay includes:

• Comprehensive diagnostics using the latest equipment;
• Qualified consultation from an ophthalmologist with specialized expertise;
• Competent treatment - therapeutic, surgical (such as laser vision restoration in Russia), preventive;
• Recovery period, rehabilitation after the surgical intervention;
• Monitoring of the treating physician for the dynamics of recovery.

During your stay at the medical center, our employee will accompany you and provide assistance with any questions.