Neonatal Ophthalmologic Screening Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
The neonatal eye screening is an early exam of the newborn's eyes. Through a simple exam, the baby's eye health is assessed in the first weeks of life.
What is it for? It allows timely detection of congenital abnormalities or retinal problems that, if addressed in time, can be treated more effectively.
What to expect? It's a non-invasive test in which the specialist observes the reflex and structures of the eye; in some cases it's complemented with additional studies.
Who performs it? It's performed by the ophthalmologist, particularly a retina specialist, and the general practitioner can guide the referral. If your baby hasn't been checked yet, it's advisable to schedule an evaluation with an ophthalmologist.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apizaco Tlaxcala | $600 MXN |
| 2 | Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $600 MXN |
| 3 | Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua | $650 MXN |
| 4 | Baja California Baja California | $650 MXN |
| 5 | Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $700 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,638 MXN |
| 2 | Iztacalco Ciudad de México | $1,800 MXN |
| 3 | Pachuca de Soto Hidalgo | $1,800 MXN |
| 4 | Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $2,150 MXN |
| 5 | Mexico City Ciudad de México | $2,700 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Apizaco Tlaxcala | $600 | 1 |
| Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $600 | 1 |
| Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua | $650 | 2 |
| Baja California Baja California | $650 | 2 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $700 | 3 |
| Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México | $800 | 1 |
| Guadalupe Zacatecas | $800 | 1 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $900 | 1 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $900 | 1 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $925 | 2 |
| Iztapalapa Ciudad de México | $950 | 2 |
| Fortin de las Flores Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $1,000 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $1,000 | 5 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $1,000 | 1 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $1,000 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $1,033 | 3 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,038 | 4 |
| Puebla Puebla | $1,100 | 1 |
| Nogales Sonora | $1,100 | 1 |
| León Guanajuato | $1,113 | 4 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $1,167 | 3 |
| Maravatío Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,200 | 1 |
| San Pedro Tlaquepaque Jalisco | $1,200 | 1 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,200 | 2 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $1,200 | 1 |
| Zacatecas Zacatecas | $1,200 | 2 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $1,200 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $1,220 | 5 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $1,229 | 7 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $1,267 | 3 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $1,300 | 1 |
| Celaya Guanajuato | $1,325 | 2 |
| Tlaxcala Tlaxcala | $1,500 | 1 |
| Atlacomulco México | $1,500 | 1 |
| La Paz Baja California Sur | $1,500 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $1,500 | 2 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $1,500 | 1 |
| Puerto Vallarta Jalisco | $1,500 | 1 |
| Xalapa Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $1,500 | 2 |
| Nuevo León Nuevo León | $1,500 | 1 |
| San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $1,600 | 3 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,638 | 8 |
| Iztacalco Ciudad de México | $1,800 | 1 |
| Pachuca de Soto Hidalgo | $1,800 | 1 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $2,150 | 2 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $2,700 | 2 |
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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