Ophthalmic care in Bodo encompasses cataract procedures, glaucoma monitoring, macular degeneration treatments (anti-VEGF injections), and vision correction surgery. Clinical care is coordinated between the eye clinic at Nordlandssykehuset HF (Nordlandssykehuset Bodø), subsidized contract eye surgeons, and specialized laser eye centers across Bodø Sentrum (Storgata, Dronningens gate) and City Nord.
Public specialist care in Bodø is anchored by Nordlandssykehuset HF (Nordlandssykehuset Bodø). Patients with GP referrals access subsidized care subject to the national co-payment ceiling. Direct private consultations are centered in Bodø Sentrum (Storgata, Dronningens gate) and City Nord.
Accredited specialist practices, hospital outpatient polyclinics (Nordlandssykehuset HF (Nordlandssykehuset Bodø)), and primary referral centers located directly in Bodø.
Kløveråsveien 1, 8076, BODØ
Specialized outpatient hospital department in Bodø evaluating ophthalmologist referrals under Folketrygden.
Prinsens gate 164, 8005, BODØ
Specialized outpatient hospital department in Bodø evaluating ophthalmologist referrals under Folketrygden.
Sjøgata 17, 8006, BODØ
Specialized outpatient hospital department in Bodø evaluating ophthalmologist referrals under Folketrygden.
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Yes, for subsidized public eye care at Nordlandssykehuset and avtalespesialister, a referral from a Fastlege or certified optometrist is required. Private laser clinics require no referral.
Public cataract procedures are performed at Nordlandssykehuset and contracted surgery centers. Private options with premium multifocal lenses are provided by specialized surgical clinics in Bodø Sentrum (Storgata, Dronningens gate) and City Nord.
Public cataract wait times at Nordlandssykehuset 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.
