Ophthalmic care in Fredrikstad encompasses cataract procedures, glaucoma monitoring, macular degeneration treatments (anti-VEGF injections), and vision correction surgery. Clinical care is coordinated between the eye clinic at Sykehuset Østfold HF (Kalnes / Fredrikstad poliklinikk Cicignon), subsidized contract eye surgeons, and specialized laser eye centers across Fredrikstad Sentrum, Værstetorvet, and Kråkerøy.
Public specialist care in Fredrikstad is anchored by Sykehuset Østfold HF (Kalnes / Fredrikstad poliklinikk Cicignon). Patients with GP referrals access subsidized care subject to the national co-payment ceiling. Direct private consultations are centered in Fredrikstad Sentrum, Værstetorvet, and Kråkerøy.
Accredited specialist practices, hospital outpatient polyclinics (Sykehuset Østfold HF (Kalnes / Fredrikstad poliklinikk Cicignon)), and primary referral centers located directly in Fredrikstad.
Nygaardsgata 55, 1607, FREDRIKSTAD
Accredited direct ophthalmologist consultations and diagnostic procedures in Fredrikstad.
Storgata 4, 1607, FREDRIKSTAD
Accredited direct ophthalmologist consultations and diagnostic procedures in Fredrikstad.
Jens Wilhelmsens gate 1, 1671, KRÅKERØY
Specialized outpatient hospital department in Fredrikstad evaluating ophthalmologist referrals under Folketrygden.
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Yes, for subsidized public eye care at Sykehuset Østfold and avtalespesialister, a referral from a Fastlege or certified optometrist is required. Private laser clinics require no referral.
Public cataract procedures are performed at Sykehuset Østfold and contracted surgery centers. Private options with premium multifocal lenses are provided by specialized surgical clinics in Fredrikstad Sentrum, Værstetorvet, and Kråkerøy.
Public cataract wait times at Sykehuset Østfold range from 8 to 20 weeks. Checking 'Velg behandlingssted' allows patients to select neighboring surgical centers with faster turnaround.
Laser vision correction (FS-LASIK, SMILE) typically costs between NOK 30,000 and 45,000 for both eyes, while lens replacement (RLE) ranges from NOK 55,000 to 75,000.
