{"id":1830,"date":"2025-10-22T10:43:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/path-to-therapy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:47:56","slug":"get-okustim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/en\/get-okustim\/","title":{"rendered":"Path to Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-206913&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126459&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]\n<div id=\"cvc-hero_image-6a4d7129bafd5\" class=\"cvc-element cvc-hero-image cvc-hero-image--violet cvc-hero-image--headline-hl-xl cvc-hero-image--text-large cvc-pattern-top-right-pattern cvc-pattern-bottom-left-pattern\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"How to Access OkuStim\u00ae Therapy\">\n    \n    <!-- Background Patterns -->\n            <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__pattern cvc-hero-image__pattern--left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__pattern cvc-hero-image__pattern--right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        \n    <!-- Content Container (max-width, centered) -->\n    <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__container\">\n        \n        <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__inner\">\n            <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__content\">\n                \n                                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"cvc-hero-image__headline font-714446 fontsize-431854\">\n                        How to Access OkuStim\u00ae Therapy                    <\/h1>\n                                \n                <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__text-wrapper\">\n                                            <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__text-content text-lead\">\n                            <p>Here\u2019s how to access OkuStim\u00ae therapy step by step.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n                \n                                \n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Image (breaks out to right edge) -->\n                            <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__image\">\n                    <img width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" src=\"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Okuvison \u2013 Weg zur Therapie \u2013 Mann mit Brille l\u00e4chelt\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie.webp 2200w, https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Weg-zur-Therapie-350x233.webp 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;442003&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;541680&#8243;]OkuStim\u00ae therapy is a proven, CE-certified treatment for individuals with retinitis pigmentosa.[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;913367&#8243;]Here we show you in clear steps what the path to OkuStim\u00ae therapy typically looks like in Germany: from diagnosis and indication assessment through prescription, dispensing, and instruction at the optician to home use, regular follow-up examinations, and support with cost coverage.<br \/>\nThis way, you always know who is supporting you and when.<\/p>\n<p>Note for those interested outside Germany:<br \/>\nThe healthcare situation may vary by country. Our team is happy to provide individual support in finding the right path to therapy for you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-206913&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;113965&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-942029&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; cvc_column_pattern_top_left=&#8221;pattern&#8221; cvc_column_pattern_bottom_right=&#8221;pattern&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;532576&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]\n<ol id=\"cvc-steps_item-6a4d7129bb36e\" \n    class=\"cvc-element cvc-steps-item\"\n    style=\"grid-template-rows: repeat(4, auto);\"\n    aria-label=\"OkuStim\u00ae therapy 6 steps\">\n    \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    1                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    Diagnosis RP \/ genetic<br \/>\nretinal dystrophy                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 1: Diagnosis RP \/ genetic\nretinal dystrophy            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    2                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    TES indication assessment                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 2: TES indication assessment            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    3                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    Determination of stimulation intensity (max. 950 \u00b5A)                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 3: Determination of stimulation intensity (max. 950 \u00b5A)            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    4                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    Issue prescription (incl.<br \/>\nstimulation intensity)                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 4: Issue prescription (incl.\nstimulation intensity)            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    5                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    Dispensing &amp; fitting of the system at the optician                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 5: Dispensing &amp; fitting of the system at the optician            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    6                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    Application training at the<br \/>\noptician                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 6: Application training at the\noptician            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    7                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    Home use                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 7: Home use            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n                    \n        <li class=\"cvc-steps-item__step\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    8                <\/span>\n                        \n                            <span class=\"cvc-steps-item__label\">\n                    Annual check-up &amp; adjustment if necessary                <\/span>\n                        \n                        <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">\n                Step 8: Annual check-up &amp; adjustment if necessary            <\/span>\n            \n        <\/li>\n        \n        \n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;403670&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;882086&#8243;]Diagnosis by a Specialist[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;510803&#8243;]The first step takes you to a specialized ophthalmologist. There, the diagnosis is made and your therapy eligibility and individual tolerance threshold are determined. This allows assessment of whether transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES) is suitable for you. The therapy can be applied to many forms of RP \u2013 regardless of the genetic defect.   <\/p>\n<p>If treatment is appropriate, the ophthalmologist issues a prescription and enters the individual stimulation intensity required for you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; cvc_maxwidth=&#8221;1920&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;179309&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;1832&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;sixteen-nine&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;142798&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;70&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126108&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;990954&#8243;]Getting started with OkuStim\u00ae therapy[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;120549&#8243;]Access to the OkuStim\u00ae system depends on your country and local healthcare regulations. The process is typically coordinated through specialized clinics or authorized distribution partners. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> The OkuStim\u00ae system<\/li>\n<li> Individual device adjustment<\/li>\n<li> Comprehensive instruction in use \u2013 including an initial practice stimulation for safe handling at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our partner network includes both experienced clinics and certified distributors who will support you throughout the process.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-312440&#8243; size=&#8221;link&#8221; btn_link_underline=&#8221;btn-underline-in&#8221; custom_typo=&#8221;yes&#8221; font_family=&#8221;font-153386&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;700&#8243; icon_position=&#8221;right&#8221; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; icon=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;922664&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fokuvision.de%2Fen%2Fpartner%2F|title:Optiker%20in%20Ihrer%20N%C3%A4he%20finden&#8221;]Optiker in Ihrer N\u00e4he finden[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;571210&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]\n<div id=\"cvc-cta-6a4d7129bb6d5\" class=\"cvc-element cvc-cta cvc-cta--headline-hl-xl cvc-cta--text-regular cvc-cta--without-image\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Use at home \u2013\nsafe and independent\">\n    \n    <!-- Image Area with Pattern (only for \"Mit Bild\" variant with actual image) -->\n        \n    <!-- Dark Background Content Area (SINGLE BLOCK for both variants) -->\n    <div class=\"cvc-cta__dark-wrapper style-color-jevc-bg\">\n        \n        <!-- Pattern Top Right - nur f\u00fcr \"Ohne Bild\" Variante -->\n                    <div class=\"cvc-cta__pattern cvc-cta__pattern--top-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                \n        <!-- Pattern Bottom Left - f\u00fcr beide Varianten -->\n        <div class=\"cvc-cta__pattern cvc-cta__pattern--bottom-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        \n        <!-- Content Container (max-width 1200px, centered) -->\n        <div class=\"cvc-cta__container\">\n            <div class=\"cvc-cta__content style-dark\">\n                \n                                    <h2 class=\"cvc-cta__headline text-color-233806-color font-714446 fontsize-431854\">\n                        Use at home \u2013<br \/><br \/>\nsafe and independent                    <\/h2>\n                                \n                <div class=\"cvc-cta__text-wrapper\">\n                                            <div class=\"cvc-cta__text uncode_text_column\">\n                            <p>Ongoing use takes place at home: once per week for 30 minutes. The stimulation parameters are individually set in advance and stored on the device \u2013 for safe and reliable use.<br \/>\nRegular clinical follow-up examinations (every 6\u20138 months, at least once annually) accompany the therapy and ensure that treatment remains stable and effective.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                                            <div class=\"cvc-cta__buttons\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Aktionen\">\n                                                        \n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/en\/okustim-application\/\" \n                                   class=\"oku-button oku-button-md oku-button-white cvc-cta__button cvc-cta__button--secondary\"\n                                                                                                         aria-label=\"Watch How to Use OkuStim\u00ae\">\n                                    <span>Watch How to Use OkuStim\u00ae<\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;208117&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;148118&#8243;]Clarify Cost<br \/>\nReimbursement[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;170869&#8243;]OkuStim\u00ae therapy is currently not part of standard statutory healthcare coverage. However, cost coverage by statutory health insurance is possible through an individual case decision.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;174471&#8243;]How to Apply for Cost Coverage[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132899&#8243;]You will need these documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prescription from the treating ophthalmologist<\/li>\n<li>Medical justification of medical necessity (physician&#8217;s letter)<\/li>\n<li>Cost estimate for the OkuStim\u00ae system (via the optician)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As early as 2017, a regional social court ruled that, based on \u00a7 2 Abs. 1a SGB V, a claim for cost reimbursement for treatment with transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES) using the OkuStim\u00ae system may exist when the disease is in an advanced stage and blindness is imminent. The rationale is that no approved medical therapy is currently available for retinitis pigmentosa and TES therapy offers a &#8220;not entirely remote prospect&#8221; of a noticeable positive effect on disease progression (decision of the LSG Rheinland-Pfalz dated November 10, 2017, case no.: L 5 KR 92\/17).  <\/p>\n<p>This decision has also been confirmed in individual cases by additional rulings, most recently by the Social Court of Stuttgart (judgment dated June 18, 2019, S 9 KR 1689\/18). Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/urteile.news\/SG-Stuttgart_S-9-KR-168918_Erblich-bedingte-Netzhauterkrankung-im-Endstadium-rechtfertigt-wegen-drohender-Erblindung-Kostenuebernahme-fuer-Transkornealen~N27813?utm_source=kostenlose-urteile.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b>Tip: <\/b>You can ask your treating practice for support with the application. Many practices offer such assistance, for example by providing medical documentation or expert opinions. Patient organizations such as PRO RETINA Deutschland e. V. are also available to advise you.  <\/p>\n<p>TES therapy with the OkuStim\u00ae system is currently a self-pay service. However, health insurance companies may decide, upon patient application, as part of a so-called individual case review, whether to cover the costs of the prescription. If an application is denied, it is possible to file an objection.  <\/p>\n<p>In the objection procedure, affected individuals can receive support from the legal advisory service of the German Federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted (DBSV), for example. For members of DBSV as well as PRO RETINA, DVBS, DUAG, LMU, and BEBSK, initial consultation on legal questions related to visual impairment or blindness is free of charge (during rbm office hours, by mail, or email). 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