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Patients with a serious, ongoing retinal condition often need support between office visits, not just during them. Retina Care Plus meets that need for Gulf Coast and Alabama patients through treatment reminders and care coordination. The program works alongside a patient’s regular retina visits rather than replacing them.
What Is Retina Care Plus?
Retina Care Plus is a Principal Care Management (PCM) program from Retina Specialty Institute. PCM is a Medicare-recognized care management service. It is designed for patients with a single, serious chronic condition expected to last at least three months. This type of condition carries a real risk of disease progression, functional decline, or hospitalization.
A traditional office visit focuses on the time you spend with your physician during a scheduled appointment. Retina Care Plus focuses on the time in between. It gives our Gulf Coast team a structured way to stay connected between visits. We can answer questions and help you manage your condition day to day.
Retina Care Plus may be available for patients with:
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)
- Uveitis
- Chronic Retinal Detachment
- Other qualifying retinal diseases
Your physician determines whether Retina Care Plus is appropriate for your specific condition.
How Retina Care Plus Works
- At Your Visit. Your physician reviews your condition and determines whether Retina Care Plus may benefit you. If it’s a good fit, we’ll enroll you in the program
- Between Visits. Once enrolled, our team calls you monthly to answer questions, review your treatment plan, and provide support.
- Ongoing Care. You continue seeing your retina specialist as scheduled. Retina Care Plus works alongside your regular appointments, not in place of them.
How We Support You
Retina Care Plus covers five areas of support between your visits.
Disease Management
- Reviewing your disease status and symptoms
- Monitoring changes that may need physician attention
- Reinforcing your treatment recommendations
Treatment Adherence
- Confirming you are keeping scheduled appointments
- Discussing any challenges with treatment compliance
- Addressing barriers to ongoing care
Medication and Treatment Coordination
- Reviewing medication usage
- Assisting with access to medications and treatments
- Coordinating care related to injections, procedures, and follow-up visits
Care Coordination
- Communicating with your primary care provider and other specialists
- Coordinating services related to your retinal condition
- Facilitating referrals and follow-up care when needed
Patient Education and Support
- Providing disease-specific education
- Reinforcing your physician’s instructions
- Educating you on symptoms that need urgent evaluation
- Answering questions and connecting you with resources
- Helping you navigate challenges that could affect your vision
Why Retina Care Plus Matters
Retinal diseases are often lifelong, progressive conditions. They require more than periodic office visits.
Retina Care Plus lets our team stay connected with you between visits. We can proactively address concerns, support treatment adherence, and coordinate your care more effectively.
Every interaction supports our mission: Improving Lives by Saving Sight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retina Care Plus covered by insurance?
Retina Care Plus is a Medicare-recognized program. Patients with Medicare and a supplemental plan typically will not have a copay. As the program expands to a broader group of patients, copays may apply. Our team will explain any costs when you enroll.
Do I need to enroll or pay anything to participate?
Yes. Your physician will ask for your consent before enrolling you in Retina Care Plus. There is no separate program fee. The program is billed through your insurance like other covered services.
What if I am not a Medicare patient?
Retina Care Plus is currently available to patients with Medicare and a supplemental insurance plan. As the program grows, we plan to make it available to more patients. Ask your physician about your options.
Will I receive phone calls or video visits between appointments?
Retina Care Plus check-ins are phone calls, not video visits. Our team calls patients on a monthly basis to check in and provide support.
Ask About Retina Care Plus
Ask your Retina Specialty Institute physician if Retina Care Plus is right for you. Our Gulf Coast team serving Mobile, Alabama, and surrounding communities, is here to help you stay connected between visits.
The doctors at Retina Specialty Institute have either authored or reviewed and approved this content.
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