Inevitably, after the age of 50, a cloudy substance called a cataract starts forming in the lens of one or both eyes. A cataract is another inevitable sign of aging and if left untreated, it will eventually lead to blindness. The good news is that, with modern medical technology, cataracts are relatively easy to remove. The bad news is that, in the United States and other western countries they are comparatively expensive. Nevertheless, US patients have the choice of traveling to neighboring Mexico for cataract surgery.
Why take pains of traveling to Mexico for cataract surgery? For starters, this surgery in Mexico will cost you a fraction of what you will have to dish out in the US. For people who do not have adequate insurance, or who do not want to wait for a long time for their turn at surgery, the booming medical tourism in Mexico seems to be the best thing to happen. There are doctors and clinics in Mexico providing the same high quality of services as in western countries, but for at least 50% of the cost – and no wait times!
Cost of Cataract Surgery in Mexico
As of 2010, the average cost of a basic cataract surgery in the United States for each eye can be quite exorbitant. If a person needs corrective lens, to replace reading glasses or the need for glasses in general, the cost can rise further. Additional high-tech procedures can each increase the cost by 10%. Having cataract surgery in Mexico not only cuts costs by half or more, it can be combined as a vacation. The actual procedure of cataract surgery is simple and painless. It can literally last 15 minutes. The patient has blurry vision for the next day or so, and must keep the eye protected for a short time until it heals.
Strong UVA/UVB protective sunglasses are a must. Antibiotics will be prescribed to defend against infection for the first few weeks. But otherwise there is no discomfort and anything a person wants to do on any ordinary day can be done. If a corrective lens is placed in the eye, vision may be better than it has been for years. Sitting under a sun umbrella on a beach can be a very healing experience, although swimming is not advised because of the danger of infection.
Choosing Your Eye surgeon in Mexico
It is important to choose your Mexican doctor, clinic and destination wisely. A good, well-established medical tourist agency can help with referrals to highly qualified, accredited medical personnel who are well-suited to each client. The agency can negotiate the best fees, work out a comfortable payment plan and make all travel and hotel arrangements with a choice of resort cities.
Surgery of any kind has its risks of complications and infections, and should not be done lightly. However, cataract surgery is one of the simplest of surgeries with a very high success rate. If it needs to be done, having it at a lower cost and grabbing a vacation at the same time is an idea worth exploring. And for that, cataract surgery in Mexico is a worthwhile option.
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