Glaucoma specialist in Medellín
A glaucoma specialist to catch it early, slow it down and decide whether you need eye drops, laser or surgery
Glaucoma gradually damages the optic nerve, usually because of high pressure inside the eye, and it is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. In its early stages it rarely causes symptoms, which is why early diagnosis changes everything: with treatment, progression can be stopped. MDE Care is not a clinic: we arrange your consultation with the glaucoma specialist, your tests and your treatment in Medellín.
Caught early
progression can be stopped
Where are you at with glaucoma?
Answer a few questions and we tell you which type of appointment usually fits, what is checked at it and how much that step costs.
1What brings you here?
2How old are you?
3Which of these factors do you have?
Tick the ones that apply. Each one adds to the risk.
Routine screening
What weighs in your case: 40 to 60 years old. With few risk factors, a routine check that includes eye pressure and the optic nerve is enough. The specialist decides how often to repeat it.
What usually fits
- Check-up consultation with the specialist
- Tests only if something is found
At the assessment
- Tonometry: eye pressure
- Fundus exam
Guide price of the consultation
COP 320,000to COP 600,000
Tests are separate, only if the specialist orders them.
* Guide prices, confirmed at the assessment. Guidance only, not a diagnosis.
How much a glaucoma specialist and treatment cost in Medellín
Build your case: the consultation with the glaucoma specialist, the tests usually ordered and, if you have already been told, the procedure. We show you the guide total in pesos or in dollars.
First, the assessment
Everything starts with the consultation with the glaucoma specialist: they measure your eye pressure, check the optic nerve and decide which tests to order and whether treatment means drops, laser or surgery.
What it includes
- Consultation with the glaucoma specialist
- Eye pressure measurement and optic nerve check
- Treatment plan
What changes the price
- Which tests the specialist orders
- Whether you need a procedure on top of eye drops
- The assigned clinic and specialist
1. Consultation with the glaucoma specialist
2. Tests
3. Procedure
Treatment with eye drops: there is no fixed price here, the specialist decides it at the consultation based on your case.
Guide total
COP 320,000to COP 600,000
Consultation
Breakdown
- Consultation with the glaucoma specialistCOP 320,000 to COP 600,000
- Treatment with eye dropsDecided by the specialist at the consultation
* Guide prices, confirmed at the assessment. Guidance only, not a diagnosis.
What glaucoma is
Glaucoma is progressive damage to the optic nerve, the cable that carries the image from the eye to the brain. It is usually linked to high pressure inside the eye.
It is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Vision lost to glaucoma does not come back, but with early diagnosis and treatment progression can be stopped.
That is why the role of the glaucoma specialist is to find it in time, measure how it progresses and adjust treatment to protect the vision you have.
Eye pressure
High pressure is the factor most linked to optic nerve damage and the one treatment aims to lower.
Silent at first
Open-angle glaucoma causes no symptoms in its early stages. Many people find out at a routine exam.
It can be stopped
Treatment does not restore what was lost, but it can stop progression if started in time.
Types of glaucoma: the silent one and the urgent one
Open-angle glaucoma
It progresses slowly and causes no symptoms in its early stages. By the time a person notices vision loss, the damage is already there. It is detected with check-ups and tests.
What to do: get checked if you have risk factors
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
It is an emergency. Symptoms usually come on suddenly:
- Severe eye pain and a red eye
- Sudden blurred vision
- Coloured halos around lights
- Headache with nausea or vomiting
What to do: go to an eye emergency service today
Who should be checked by a glaucoma specialist
If one or more of these factors apply to you, an assessment is worthwhile even if you see well.
How the glaucoma specialist makes the diagnosis
Measuring the pressure is not enough. The specialist combines several exams to know whether there is glaucoma, what type it is and whether it is progressing.
Glaucoma treatment, step by step
The goal is always to lower eye pressure to protect the optic nerve. The specialist chooses the step based on your case.
Eye drops
Medical treatment with pressure-lowering eye drops, such as prostaglandins or beta blockers, that lower eye pressure.
Decided by the specialist at the consultation
SLT laser
Selective laser trabeculoplasty is an outpatient procedure, takes 5 to 10 minutes per eye and lowers pressure by 25 to 30%.
COP 1,600,000 to COP 3,200,000 per eye
Filtering surgery
For advanced cases or those not controlled with other treatments:
- Trabeculectomy
- MIGS
- Drainage device implant (valve)
COP 6,000,000 to COP 14,000,000 per eye
Guide prices, confirmed at the assessment.
With treatment: what changes and what does not
Damage is not reversed
Vision already lost to glaucoma does not come back, not with drops, laser or surgery.
Treatment slows it down
Lowering the pressure aims to stop progression and protect the vision you have today.
Lifelong follow-up
Glaucoma is always monitored. The specialist decides how often to repeat the pressure check and the tests.
Remote follow-up
Some follow-up visits can be done remotely when the specialist considers it safe. Useful if you do not live in Medellín.
Glaucoma at a glance
| Consultation with the glaucoma specialist | Eye exam and pressure measurement. COP 320,000 to COP 600,000 |
|---|---|
| Tests | Visual field and optic nerve OCT, depending on what the specialist orders |
| Eye drops | Pressure-lowering drops, chosen by the specialist |
| SLT laser | Outpatient, 5 to 10 minutes per eye |
| Filtering surgery | Outpatient: trabeculectomy, MIGS or drainage valve |
| Follow-up | Lifelong; some visits can be remote when the specialist considers it safe |
Why arrange your glaucoma specialist visit with MDE Care
We are not a clinic: we are your coordination team. We connect you with glaucoma specialists and accredited clinics in Medellín.
Straight to the specialist
Your appointment is with an ophthalmologist dedicated to glaucoma, not a general practitioner.
Clear price for each step
You know from the start how much the consultation, the tests and each treatment cost.
Coordination from start to finish
Consultation, tests, treatment, follow-up and, if you travel, the logistics of your stay in Medellín.
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How we arrange your glaucoma care
A process with support from your first message to your follow-up visits.
Tell us about your case
Message us on WhatsApp with your reason, your test results or your diagnosis.
Consultation
The glaucoma specialist examines your eye and measures the pressure.
Tests
Visual field, OCT or other exams, if the specialist orders them.
Treatment
Eye drops, SLT laser or filtering surgery, depending on your case.
Follow-up
In person and remote when the specialist considers it safe.
What people ask most about glaucoma specialists
What is a glaucoma specialist?
How much does a glaucoma specialist consultation cost in Medellín?
Can glaucoma be cured?
Does glaucoma cause symptoms?
How often should I get checked if I am at risk?
What is SLT laser trabeculoplasty and how much does it cost?
When is glaucoma surgery needed and what is a drainage valve?
Can glaucoma make me blind?
Was your eye pressure measured as high?
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Write to us with your reason, your test results or your diagnosis. We arrange your consultation, tests, treatment and follow-up in Medellín, with a clear price from the first message.