Second Opinions for Dry Macular Degeneration from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic
Peace of Mind for Dry Macular Degeneration Patients
If you’ve been diagnosed with macular degeneration, seeking a second opinion can provide reassurance and guidance as you navigate your treatment options. At The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, our team of expertly matched specialists can review your case and offer personalized recommendations tailored to your specific needs.
Cleveland Clinic: World-Class Expertise in Eye Care
Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute is among the world’s most advanced eye centers and is nationally ranked for its expertise and care. Every day, we treat adults and children with all ophthalmic conditions, performing basic eye care and advanced eye surgery. Thousands of international patients travel to receive treatment, including all types of eye surgery, at the institute every year. A large team of researchers is committed to making breakthroughs in retinal disease. Eye surgery—ranging from cataract surgery to macular surgery—is performed daily by our world-class staff.
Second Opinions on Dry Macular Degeneration
- Early – Your macula changes, but vision isn’t affected.
- Intermediate – Vision may get blurry or wavy.
- Late (advanced) – Central vision fails completely.
There’s no cure for macular degeneration. Starting treatment early can slow the progression of the disease and make symptoms less severe. Sometimes, other conditions may be misdiagnosed as macular degeneration. Having the right diagnosis and treatment can help you get the right treatment at the right time, which can minimize any vision loss.
Fast and Efficient Expert Recommendations
No more stress and no more hassle—just an expert review of your case with an industry-leading turnaround time so you can move forward with treatment right away.
- You are personally matched to the Cleveland Clinic expert best suited to review your particular case.
- The Clinic team does the behind-the-scenes work, collecting medical records, lab samples, imaging, and more.
- The Cleveland Clinic expert specialist conducts a thorough review of your diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
- You’ll receive a detailed report quickly and efficiently. Most patients receive their second opinion in one to four days after all records are in hand. The end-to-end turnaround time averages under 2 weeks.
It’s fast, convenient, and secure.
When Should You Consider a Second Opinion for Macular Degeneration?
Our virtual second opinions are for those who:
- Have recently received a diagnosis of dry macular degeneration
- Want additional reassurance or guidance on next steps for their health
- Have received conflicting opinions from different doctors
- Are considering a change in treatment or are unsure about their current treatment plan for dry macular degeneration
67% of our virtual second opinions have recommended a diagnosis or treatment plan, while 62% found a treatment plan requiring hospitalization unnecessary. And, of those who received a second opinion from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, 86% stated that they would implement their recommendations. The peace of mind that comes from knowing you’ve made the best decision for your health is priceless.
An Expert Review of Your Macular Degeneration Diagnosis and Treatment Plan from the Comfort of Home
Getting started with a second opinion on dry macular degeneration is as simple as registering online. You can schedule your intake visit for a later time and we’ll get started with gathering the information we need.
Second Opinion Options for your Peace of Mind
Every patient receives a comprehensive written medical report, and can optionally add a virtual consultation with their Cleveland Clinic physician to discuss treatment recommendations.
| Included with Your Second Opinion | Written Report | Virtual Visit + Written Report |
|---|---|---|
| Live Intake with Nurse |  | |
| Concierge Record Collection | | |
| Dedicated Case Nurse | | |
| Written Report by Cleveland Clinic physician | | |
| Follow-up questions | | |
| Virtual Visit with Cleveland Clinic Physician | | |
| Flat Fee | $1,690 | $1,890 |
