How Much Does Glaucoma Surgery Cost?
Glaucoma surgery reduces intraocular pressure to prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss. Common procedures include trabeculectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
Without Insurance
$5,000
With Insurance
$1,000
Medicare
$800
National Average
$2,267
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $3,650 | $730 | $584 |
| Arkansas | $3,750 | $750 | $600 |
| West Virginia | $3,750 | $750 | $600 |
| Alabama | $3,900 | $780 | $624 |
| Oklahoma | $3,900 | $780 | $624 |
| Kentucky | $4,250 | $850 | $680 |
| Louisiana | $4,300 | $860 | $688 |
| Iowa | $4,400 | $880 | $704 |
| New Mexico | $4,400 | $880 | $704 |
| South Carolina | $4,400 | $880 | $704 |
| South Dakota | $4,400 | $880 | $704 |
| Kansas | $4,450 | $890 | $712 |
| North Dakota | $4,450 | $890 | $712 |
| Idaho | $4,500 | $900 | $720 |
| Nebraska | $4,500 | $900 | $720 |
| Tennessee | $4,500 | $900 | $720 |
| Indiana | $4,650 | $930 | $744 |
| Missouri | $4,650 | $930 | $744 |
| Utah | $4,650 | $930 | $744 |
| Wyoming | $4,650 | $930 | $744 |
| Georgia | $4,700 | $940 | $752 |
| North Carolina | $4,700 | $940 | $752 |
| Michigan | $4,750 | $950 | $760 |
| Montana | $4,750 | $950 | $760 |
| Arizona | $4,900 | $980 | $784 |
| Ohio | $4,900 | $980 | $784 |
| Wisconsin | $4,900 | $980 | $784 |
| Maine | $4,950 | $990 | $792 |
| Texas | $4,950 | $990 | $792 |
| Florida | $5,050 | $1,010 | $808 |
| Minnesota | $5,050 | $1,010 | $808 |
| Illinois | $5,150 | $1,030 | $824 |
| Pennsylvania | $5,150 | $1,030 | $824 |
| Delaware | $5,200 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Nevada | $5,200 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Vermont | $5,200 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Virginia | $5,200 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Colorado | $5,300 | $1,060 | $848 |
| New Hampshire | $5,300 | $1,060 | $848 |
| Oregon | $5,300 | $1,060 | $848 |
| Maryland | $5,500 | $1,100 | $880 |
| Rhode Island | $5,550 | $1,110 | $888 |
| Washington | $5,550 | $1,110 | $888 |
| Connecticut | $6,000 | $1,200 | $960 |
| New Jersey | $6,000 | $1,200 | $960 |
| California | $6,600 | $1,320 | $1,056 |
| Massachusetts | $6,650 | $1,330 | $1,064 |
| Alaska | $6,750 | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| New York | $6,750 | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| Hawaii | $6,900 | $1,380 | $1,104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does glaucoma surgery cost without insurance?
The average cost of glaucoma surgery without insurance in the United States is $5,000. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover glaucoma surgery?
Most health insurance plans cover glaucoma surgery when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $1,000.
Does Medicare cover glaucoma surgery?
Medicare Part B typically covers glaucoma surgery when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $800.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.