Oculoplasty Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of oculoplasty in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Oculoplasty (oculoplastic surgery) treats problems of the eyelids, tear ducts and eye socket. In the UAE, the cost depends on:

• Procedure: ptosis repair, eyelid surgery, tear duct surgery or orbital surgery.
• One side or both: the extent of surgery.
• Anaesthetic: local or general.
• Cosmetic or medical: which affects insurance.

Oculoplasty is an umbrella term. Confirm the exact procedure before comparing quotes.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust's oculoplastic service treats watery eyes from blocked tear ducts (often with DCR surgery), entropion (an eyelid turning inwards), ectropion (a lower lid turning outwards) and disorders of the eye socket. Oculoplastic surgeons also treat drooping lids (ptosis) and eyelid lumps.

For tear duct, eyelid cancer or orbital surgery, choose an ophthalmologist with oculoplastic training. In Dubai, licences can be checked on the Dubai Health Authority's registry.

Procedures for appearance are excluded from basic UAE insurance; medically needed eyelid or tear duct surgery depends on the plan's terms.

Most eyelid procedures are day cases, with bruising and swelling for one to two weeks. Tear duct and orbital surgery may take longer. Stitches are usually removed after about a week.