Complex International Eye Care

Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and Cataracts in Mexico City

Mexico City has established itself as a strategic hub for national and international patients seeking specialized medical care. It boasts private hospitals, highly specialized clinics, and advanced diagnostic and surgical technology, enabling the performance of complex ophthalmological procedures with high safety standards.

My practice is geared especially toward patients seeking a thorough, personalized, and honest ophthalmological evaluation, particularly in cases of:

• Cornea

• Refractive Surgery

• Cataracts

• Keratoconus

• Second Opinions

• Complex Surgical Cases

• Personalized Vision Planning

If you are looking for complex cases, a second opinion, high-quality vision, in-depth analysis, and personalized surgery, this is the place for you.

Focused Care for Complex Cases

My practice focuses on patients requiring a highly personalized ophthalmological evaluation, especially in complex cases of cornea, refraction, and cataracts.

Not all patients need surgery. And not all patients are candidates for every procedure. Therefore, the goal is not to sell surgery, but to accurately determine the best option for each case.

For many patients, a good medical decision involves:

• Confirming a diagnosis

• Ruling out risks

• Explaining actual limitations

• Choosing the right time to operate

• Or even deciding against surgery if it is not safe

The priority will always be ocular safety and long-term visual quality.

International Training and Surgical Experience

I have training and experience in Mexico and Spain, as well as international certifications such as the International Council of Ophthalmology and the European Board of Ophthalmology.

This international training allows me to approach cases using broad clinical standards, with special attention to safety, individualized analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.

My main focus is on cornea, refractive surgery, and cataracts, areas where diagnostic and surgical planning can make a significant difference in the final outcome.

Teleophthalmology and Initial Consultations

I understand that many patients who live outside of Mexico City or abroad wish to have an initial consultation before traveling.

Therefore, it is possible to conduct an initial consultation via:

• Video call

• Email

• WhatsApp

• Preliminary review of studies submitted by the patient

These tools can be useful for answering initial questions, providing guidance on the case, and planning an in-person visit more effectively.

However, it is essential to clarify that teleophthalmology does not replace a complete in-person ophthalmological evaluation.

Teleophthalmology does not replace an in-person examination.

To arrive at an accurate diagnosis or indicate the need for surgery, a complete in-person examination will always be necessary, which may include:

Slit-lamp examination

Visual acuity and refraction testing

Evaluation and interpretation of complementary studies

• Corneal topography or tomography

• OCT

• Pachymetry

• Ocular biometry

• Retinal evaluation if the case requires it

It may happen that a diagnostic or surgical possibility is raised during a video call, but that new data is found during the in-person evaluation that modifies, postpones, or contraindicates the treatment.

This is not a failure of the process, but rather part of responsible medicine, focused on patient safety.

Outpatient procedures and recovery

Ophthalmology has the advantage that many corneal, refractive, and cataract procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, with relatively short recovery times.

Among the procedures that can be evaluated are: 

• Laser refractive surgery

• SMILE

• PRK

• LASIK

• Cataract surgery

• Phaco-refractive surgery

• Corneal crosslinking

• Keratoconus treatment

• Pterygium

• Corneal transplant in selected cases

Each procedure requires an individual evaluation. For international patients, travel planning should consider not only the day of surgery, but also pre-operative studies, post-operative check-ups, and possible plan adjustments.

Practical information for international patients: Mexico City is in the UTC-6 time zone. This is usually the same as Chicago time, although there may be seasonal differences with other countries.

For international patients, the following is recommended:

Confirm the exact appointment time based on your country of origin.

Send any previous medical studies before traveling, if available.

Plan sufficient time for evaluation, surgery, and follow-up appointments.

Avoid overly tight travel schedules for complex surgeries.

Arrive with realistic expectations regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

The goal is to provide efficient care without compromising medical safety.

A clear medical approach: