Ophthalmology
Medical and surgical eye care from board-certified ophthalmologists with transparent procedure and exam pricing
Ophthalmology is the specialty focused on medical and surgical eye care from board-certified ophthalmologists with transparent procedure and exam pricing. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $50 to $2,000 across 31 common visit types. Over 24 million Americans have cataracts and 3 million have glaucoma, yet many delay treatment due to unclear costs and referral bottlenecks. OpenDoc gives patients direct access to fellowship-trained ophthalmologists across 6 subspecialties with cash-pay pricing starting at $100 for comprehensive eye exams, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment of conditions that can cause irreversible vision loss.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General Ophthalmology Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Eye care insurance is uniquely confusing — medical eye conditions are billed to health insurance while routine exams may require separate vision insurance, and many premium lens options for cataract surgery are not covered at all. Cash-pay ophthalmology eliminates this complexity, giving you a single transparent price for your exam, diagnostics, and procedures without surprise bills from separate facility or anesthesia charges.
Subspecialties
Choose the right path inside Ophthalmology
Each card represents a distinct focused path inside the specialty. This is the big shift from the old browse page: the user gets routing context before they ever hit a provider profile.
Cornea & External Disease
Cornea specialists manage diseases of the cornea, conjunctiva, and ocular surface. They treat keratoconus, corneal infections, corneal dystrophies, and perform corneal transplants. Many also specialize in refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma specialists manage all forms of glaucoma through medical, laser, and surgical approaches. They use advanced imaging to monitor optic nerve damage progression and determine when to escalate treatment from drops to minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) or traditional filtration surgery.
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmologists diagnose and treat visual symptoms caused by neurological conditions. They evaluate optic nerve disorders, pupil abnormalities, eye movement disorders, and visual field deficits related to stroke, tumors, multiple sclerosis, and increased intracranial pressure.
Oculoplastics
Oculoplastic surgeons specialize in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, orbit (eye socket), tear drainage system, and face. They treat ptosis, eyelid tumors, thyroid eye disease, orbital fractures, and perform cosmetic blepharoplasty.
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. They manage amblyopia, strabismus, pediatric cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity, and genetic eye diseases. Most also treat adult strabismus.
Retina & Vitreous
Retina specialists diagnose and treat diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous body. They perform intravitreal injections, laser treatments, and vitreoretinal surgery for conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, and macular holes.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Ophthalmology
Cataracts and blurry vision
Glaucoma and elevated eye pressure
Macular degeneration (AMD)
Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease
Dry eye syndrome
Strabismus and double vision
Corneal disease, keratoconus, and corneal dystrophies
Retinal detachment and flashes/floaters
Pediatric eye conditions and amblyopia (lazy eye)
Drooping eyelids (ptosis) and eyelid lesions
Common care paths
How Ophthalmology is organized on OpenDoc
Comprehensive eye exam
Comprehensive eye exam is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
OCT scan (optical coherence tomography)
OCT scan (optical coherence tomography) is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Visual field test (Humphrey)
Visual field test (Humphrey) is a diagnostic ophthalmology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
Cataract evaluation
Cataract evaluation is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
LASIK / refractive surgery consultation
LASIK / refractive surgery consultation is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Retinal imaging (fundus photography)
Retinal imaging (fundus photography) is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Routing guide
How the subspecialties differ
| Care path | Choose this route when… | Why OpenDoc separates it |
|---|---|---|
| Cornea & External Disease | Progressively blurry vision not corrected by glasses | Evaluates for keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, and refractive errors that may benefit from corneal procedures |
| Glaucoma | High eye pressure or family history of glaucoma | Advanced diagnostic imaging and expertise in all medical and surgical glaucoma treatment options |
| Neuro-Ophthalmology | Sudden vision loss in one eye with pain | Evaluates for optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, and other neurological causes of vision loss |
| Oculoplastics | Drooping eyelid blocking vision | Surgically trained to repair ptosis and restore functional and cosmetic eyelid position |
| Pediatric Ophthalmology | Child with crossed eyes or one eye turning in/out | Expertise in diagnosing and surgically correcting childhood strabismus and preventing amblyopia |
| Retina & Vitreous | New floaters, flashes of light, or curtain over vision | Urgently evaluates for retinal tears and detachments that require prompt treatment to preserve vision |
| Retina & Vitreous | Central vision distortion or dark spot when reading | Macular degeneration specialist who can initiate anti-VEGF injection therapy |
| Cornea & External Disease | Considering LASIK or vision correction surgery | Refractive surgery expertise to determine candidacy and perform LASIK, PRK, or ICL procedures |
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive eye exam Comprehensive eye exam is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $100 – $250 |
| OCT scan (optical coherence tomography) OCT scan (optical coherence tomography) is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 10 min | $50 – $150 |
| Visual field test (Humphrey) Visual field test (Humphrey) is a diagnostic ophthalmology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 20 min | $50 – $150 |
| Cataract evaluation Cataract evaluation is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $150 – $300 |
| LASIK / refractive surgery consultation LASIK / refractive surgery consultation is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 60 min | $100 – $250 |
| Retinal imaging (fundus photography) Retinal imaging (fundus photography) is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 10 min | $50 – $125 |
| Fluorescein angiography Fluorescein angiography is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 30 min | $150 – $400 |
| Intravitreal injection (anti-VEGF) Intravitreal injection (anti-VEGF) is a procedure-oriented ophthalmology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 15 min | $500 – $2,000 |
| Laser treatment (retinal photocoagulation) Laser treatment (retinal photocoagulation) is a procedure-oriented ophthalmology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 20 min | $400 – $1,200 |
| Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for glaucoma Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for glaucoma is a procedure-oriented ophthalmology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 15 min | $400 – $1,000 |
| YAG laser capsulotomy YAG laser capsulotomy is a procedure-oriented ophthalmology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 15 min | $300 – $800 |
| Corneal topography Corneal topography is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 15 min | $75 – $200 |
| Glaucoma follow-up with IOP check Glaucoma follow-up with IOP check is a common ophthalmology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 20 min | $100 – $200 |
| Diabetic eye exam Diabetic eye exam is a screening-focused ophthalmology service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning. | Screening | 30 min | $100 – $250 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Start here
General Ophthalmology Evaluation
Start with a general ophthalmology evaluation if you want the provider to confirm the right care path before you move deeper into the specialty.
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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