The therapy for this pathology in Israel is provided by ophthalmologists and neurosurgeons with immense clinical experience. Using both classical and unconventional approaches, they ensure not only the preservation of visual function but also its improvement. After completing the examination in three days, the patient receives a detailed therapy program.
At Top Ihilov, various types of surgical interventions are performed (nerve fenestration, tumour resection, etc.), and modern equipment for stereotactic radiosurgery is also used. Thanks to the use of the latter, improvement in visual acuity is achieved in more than 75% of patients while minimizing the risk of complications.
Treatment Methods for Optic Nerve Meningioma in Israel
This pathology represents a neoplasm localized in the tissues of the optic nerve. In 60-70% of cases, it is diagnosed in women over 40 years old. The tumour rarely occurs in children. It forms from the cells surrounding the optic nerve, so as the neoplasm grows, it compresses the nerve, which can lead to a gradual deterioration of vision. In extremely rare cases, pathological changes may affect both eyes.
Typically, this is an exclusively slow-growing tumour. However, it can invade the brain tissue and cause neurological disorders (in addition to visual ones). Usually, about five years pass before the first symptoms appear. Other complications may include moderate ptosis, optic disc pathologies, edema, eye pain, and headaches (in 2 to 50% of cases).
Top Ihilov specialists possess the necessary qualifications and knowledge to conduct effective treatment of optic nerve meningioma – reviews about the clinic in Israel are overwhelmingly positive. The main methods of therapy used are surgical operations and radiotherapy.
- Surgery
To relieve compression, in some cases, fenestration of the optic nerve may be performed. If the neoplasm has not yet encompassed the entire nerve peripherally, tumour resection may be performed. Typically, surgery is only recommended in special cases — when tumour tissues invade the brain, significant deterioration of visual function, etc.
- Radiotherapy
Radiological treatment is an excellent alternative to surgical operation, allowing for the preservation of visual function and avoiding complications typical of surgical interventions. This type of therapy allows, if not to completely remove the neoplasm (often meningiomas are resistant to radiation), then to significantly improve visual acuity (in approximately 75% of cases).
The patient receives fractionated doses of radiation daily for several weeks. For this purpose, Top Ihilov uses modern and safe devices for external beam radiation therapy, capable of operating in stereotactic radiosurgery mode (CyberKnife system). According to a number of studies and the clinical experience of specialists, radiological treatment allows for stable improvement in vision for up to two years or more.
In some cases, stereotactic radiosurgery may be combined with conventional surgical operation.
Diagnosis of Optic Nerve Meningioma in Israel
Patients who have been diagnosed at home can consult with specialists at Top Ihilov even before flying to Israel. You can get a "second opinion" from an experienced expert via video consultation through Skype — you will be at home, in comfortable conditions, while the ophthalmologist answers all your questions.
First Day — Consultation
The diagnosis of optic nerve meningioma in Israel begins with an introductory consultation. Patients who have previously undergone remote consultation via Skype receive an in-person consultation for free. A representative from the international department — a curator-translator — brings the patient to the clinic and ensures a meeting at the airport.
Second Day — Investigations
- Examination of visual acuity and visual fields.
- Fundus examination.
- CT or MRI.
Third Day — Consultation
On the final day of diagnosis, the patient receives a therapy program, after which they proceed to treatment procedures. The program is developed by a medical council led by the leading specialist.
Treatment of Optic Nerve Meningioma in Israel — Prices
Many patients are attracted by the cost of treatment for optic nerve meningioma in Israel — here, the full range of examinations and treatment procedures costs 30-45% less than in most Western European countries or the United States.
Unique Advantages of Top Ihilov
- A team of specialists with extensive knowledge and practice in the therapy of neoplasms of the optical apparatus and optic nerves works at the clinic. If you need truly experienced doctors, our specialists are the ones you need.
- Examinations at Top Ihilov take only a few days. The exact type of tumour is determined using modern equipment.
- A systematic approach to disease therapy — thanks to surgical, radiotherapeutic, and comprehensive methods, our specialists ensure not only the preservation of visual function but also the improvement of visual acuity.
- A personal curator-translator for each patient (translates medical documents, coordinates doctors, and helps resolve organizational issues).