The following standard clinical definition applies to Gold, Silver, Bronze and Basic hospital covers:
Hospital treatment for the investigation and treatment of the eye and the contents of the eye socket.
For example: retinal detachment, tear duct conditions, eye infections and medically managed trauma to the eye.
Related hospital treatments and where to find them
Cataract procedures are listed separately under Cataracts.
Eyelid procedures are listed separately under Plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer is listed separately under Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer.