Extracapsular Cataract Extraction With or Without Intraocular Lens Placement Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Many people who notice blurred vision, glare, or progressive loss of clarity due to a cataract end up seeking this procedure. Extracapsular cataract extraction consists of removing the clouded lens while preserving part of its capsule, with the option of placing an intraocular lens in its place.
When is it indicated? Generally when the cataract is already interfering with daily activities and vision doesn't improve with glasses.
What to expect? It's a common ophthalmological surgery; the intraocular lens helps restore focus after removing the damaged lens.
Which specialist performs it? It's handled by the ophthalmologist, in some cases with support from a retina specialist. It's a good idea to schedule an assessment so they can examine your eye and answer your questions.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Mochis Sinaloa | $14,000 MXN |
| 2 | Culiacán Sinaloa | $14,950 MXN |
| 3 | Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $15,000 MXN |
| 4 | Tianguistenco México | $15,000 MXN |
| 5 | Monterrey Nuevo León | $15,667 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Paz Baja California Sur | $29,667 MXN |
| 2 | Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $30,000 MXN |
| 3 | Ensenada Baja California | $30,000 MXN |
| 4 | Xochimilco Ciudad de México | $30,000 MXN |
| 5 | Naucalpan de Juárez México | $35,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Mochis Sinaloa | $14,000 | 1 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $14,950 | 2 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $15,000 | 1 |
| Tianguistenco México | $15,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $15,667 | 3 |
| Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México | $16,000 | 2 |
| Campeche Campeche | $17,333 | 3 |
| Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $17,500 | 2 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $18,267 | 3 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $18,600 | 5 |
| Hidalgo Michoacán de Ocampo | $20,000 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $20,000 | 1 |
| Cuautla Morelos | $20,000 | 1 |
| Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo | $20,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $20,750 | 8 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $22,000 | 1 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $22,500 | 2 |
| León Guanajuato | $23,500 | 2 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $24,000 | 1 |
| Puebla Puebla | $24,900 | 5 |
| Guanajuato Guanajuato | $25,000 | 1 |
| Tlaxcala Tlaxcala | $25,000 | 1 |
| Celaya Guanajuato | $25,000 | 1 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $26,500 | 2 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $27,000 | 1 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $28,500 | 1 |
| La Paz Baja California Sur | $29,667 | 3 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $30,000 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $30,000 | 1 |
| Xochimilco Ciudad de México | $30,000 | 1 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $35,000 | 1 |
Before you book
- 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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