Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Cataract surgery with intraocular lens involves removing the eye's lens once it has become clouded and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. It's one of the most common ophthalmologic procedures for restoring vision.
What is it for? It aims to restore clarity of vision when a cataract causes blurred vision, glare, or difficulty with daily activities.
What to expect? It's generally outpatient, brief, and done under local anesthesia; visual recovery is usually gradual and requires care and prescribed eye drops.
Which specialist performs it? It's performed by the ophthalmologist, who also selects the type of lens. Seeing an ophthalmologist for an evaluation will confirm whether the cataract already warrants surgery in your case.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec Oaxaca | $15,000 MXN |
| 2 | Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $18,000 MXN |
| 3 | León Guanajuato | $20,000 MXN |
| 4 | Durango Durango | $20,000 MXN |
| 5 | Campeche Campeche | $20,000 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puebla Puebla | $37,000 MXN |
| 2 | Matamoros Tamaulipas | $37,400 MXN |
| 3 | La Paz Baja California Sur | $40,000 MXN |
| 4 | Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur | $40,000 MXN |
| 5 | Tijuana Baja California | $47,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec Oaxaca | $15,000 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $18,000 | 1 |
| León Guanajuato | $20,000 | 1 |
| Durango Durango | $20,000 | 1 |
| Campeche Campeche | $20,000 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $23,500 | 1 |
| Tianguistenco México | $25,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $26,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $26,700 | 5 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $28,000 | 1 |
| Acapulco Guerrero | $30,000 | 1 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $30,000 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $30,000 | 1 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $32,561 | 1 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $35,000 | 1 |
| Puebla Puebla | $37,000 | 2 |
| Matamoros Tamaulipas | $37,400 | 1 |
| La Paz Baja California Sur | $40,000 | 1 |
| Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur | $40,000 | 1 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $47,000 | 1 |
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- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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