Retinal Detachment Surgery in Baku
Urgent surgery to reattach a retina that has separated from the back of the eye.
In brief
- What it is
- Urgent surgery to reattach a retina that has separated from the back of the eye.
- Who it is for
- For anyone diagnosed with a retinal detachment or tear, in a planned setting and according to the urgency the doctor determines.
- Recovery
- After eye surgery, check-ups are scheduled and there are sometimes temporary restrictions – for example on exertion or flying.
What the treatment is
Urgent surgery to reattach a retina that has separated from the back of the eye.
Ophthalmology includes laser vision correction, cataract surgery, retinal and vitreous treatment, glaucoma care and strabismus correction. The ophthalmologist examines, advises and recommends the suitable treatment.
Who it suits
For anyone diagnosed with a retinal detachment or tear, in a planned setting and according to the urgency the doctor determines.
Who this may not suit, and when to consult first
Before any treatment, it is important to tell the doctor about your health. In situations like these, suitability is considered with particular care:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- A chronic illness that is not well controlled, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease
- Taking blood thinners or other regular medication
- An active infection or fever
- Smoking, which may affect healing, especially after surgery
This is a general, not a complete, list. Suitability is assessed in the personal consultation, and the doctor advises and recommends whether and when the treatment is right for you.
How it works in Baku
- First callWe get to know you: your name, contact details and the procedure you are considering. Existing tests and medical documents may be sent to us in advance for review.
- Doctor's assessmentThe institution assesses the tests. We translate and pass on every question.
- Written planInstitution, days in Baku, what is and isn't included, and a price range. You decide.
- ArrivalVisa, airport pick-up, hotel and transfers — coordinated in advance.
- Consultation and treatmentA Hebrew interpreter and our representative at your side. The doctor advises and recommends.
- The day afterVisits, a nurse as the doctor instructs, and our representative fully available.
- Return and follow-upA translated summary, a transfer to the airport and a year of follow-up after you return.
Recovery – general information
After eye surgery, check-ups are scheduled and there are sometimes temporary restrictions – for example on exertion or flying. Your stay in Baku is planned so that the check-ups the doctor recommends take place before you return.
The actual recovery period depends on the procedure and on the doctor's assessment. The doctor advises and recommends.
When can I fly home?
The date of your flight home depends on the procedure and on how recovery goes, and is planned in advance in conversation with the doctor. The doctor advises and recommends.
We plan your stay so that the check-ups the doctor recommends take place before the flight, and help you rearrange if needed.
Follow-up back home in Israel
At the end of treatment you receive medical documents and a treatment summary from the clinic.
Follow-up at home continues with a doctor in Israel. We help with coordination — for example, passing on documents and keeping in touch with the clinic in Baku when questions come up.
This is coordination support only, not a medical promise. Medical instructions are given by the treating doctors; the doctor advises and recommends.
What our coordination includes
What our coordination includes
- Coordination with the medical institution and scheduling
- Electronic visa (e-visa) application
- Airport welcome and pick-up
- Transfers to appointments
- Hebrew interpreter and our representative at the institution
- Treatment summary translated into Hebrew
- A year of follow-up after you return
What is not included
- Flights, unless stated otherwise in the plan
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses
- Additional procedures not defined in the plan
Answers to common worries
Questions many people ask before deciding — answered by what we actually do.
- Who is responsible for the treatment?
- Treatments are provided by independent doctors and medical institutions, and medical responsibility rests with them. The treatment agreement is between you and them. We coordinate and accompany you.
- What if something goes wrong during the stay?
- Our representative is available to you, with a Hebrew interpreter at your side. We pass questions to the medical team and coordinate further care as needed. [Eliran to complete: what happens in case of a complication — clinic policy and insurance]
- And after I return home?
- Follow-up continues with a doctor in Israel, and we stay with you for a full year after treatment: we help pass on documents and keep in touch with the clinic in Baku when questions come up.
- How will I know what I'm getting before I decide?
- You receive a written plan — institution, days in Baku, what is and isn't included, and a price range — before any decision. You decide in your own time.
Frequently asked questions
The price depends on the doctor, the method and the treatment plan, so a price range is given only after a doctor's assessment. The final price is given in writing before any decision, with a clear list of what is and is not included.
The treating doctor advises and recommends, after reviewing your documents and examining you, and you decide. We coordinate the assessment, translate and pass on every question; we do not give medical advice.
The length of stay depends on the procedure and the doctor's instructions, and is set out in your written plan before you book a flight.
Yes. Previous tests and summaries are passed to the ophthalmologist with your consent, and they advise which tests are needed on site.
The ophthalmologist advises and recommends the flight date after the check-up, and the plan is built accordingly.
At the end of treatment you receive medical documents and a treatment summary from the clinic, and follow-up continues with a doctor in Israel. We help with coordination, without any medical promise. The doctor advises and recommends.
Begin with a cost estimate
Your name, phone and field – and a medical coordinator will come back to you with the next steps. No medical questionnaire.
The information on this page is general only and is not medical advice. On suitability, method, risks and duration, the treating doctor advises and recommends.