Question

Is stem cell therapy for Macular Degeneration & Vision covered by insurance?

Standard health insurance does not cover investigational retinal cell therapy. Patients must self-fund or enrol in clinical trials (which may provide treatment at no cost, though few slots are available). Some wealthy nations (e.g., Switzerland) may cover trial participation through national research budgets.

The cost picture for Macular Degeneration & Vision

Cell therapy for macular degeneration remains expensive and largely experimental. Treatment costs range from €6,000 to €15,000+ per eye, reflecting iPSC derivation, long-term cell expansion, quality-control testing, and the technical complexity of subretinal or intravitreal injection. Baseline and follow-up imaging (optical coherence tomography [OCT], visual field testing, electroretinography) adds €2,000–4,000. The condition typically affects both eyes, so bilateral treatment approaches €15,000–30,000.

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Medically reviewed by StemCellAtlas’s editorial team with the Stem Plus medical team (physicians & scientists · GMP-certified Sofia laboratory · 25+ yrs international experience) of partner clinic Stem Plus (Sofia), against ISSCR, FDA & EMA guidance. Educational information, not medical advice; figures indicative.

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