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Since cataract surgery is much cheaper in mexico, will it be safe to travel and get it done over there and will it have the same realibiltiy?

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Hard to judge: An important part of surgery is the care following the surgery. It is general practice receive your care for the few weeks following surgery from either your surgeon or your regular eye doctor, and i would be very leery of any situation in which you leave shortly after the surgery. I'm sure there are excellent surgeons in mexico, but can't advise you how to judge this. Would be very cautious.

Answered 7/18/2013

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Not really: Cataract surgery can have both immediate and delayed complications. A complication can lead to permanent vision loss. Therefore, have the surgery and obtain follow-up care in the same location. Even if everything went well in mexico, you would still require routine follow-up care locally to assess for cornea, glaucoma or retinal complications over many years. You get what you pay for in life.

Answered 12/10/2015

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Money v. odds: Most cataract surgery is covered by insurance. You are quite young for this condition so is there something else happening in your eye? While cataracts can be successful in mexico, you have little recourse if there is a problem. Be sure you are not covered in the usa before you make such a decision and remember that you are assuming a greater risk.

Answered 9/1/2013

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