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Lost my glasses the second day here.  Can't drive at night without 'em.  Anyone have a recommendation for a well-qualified optometrist in Chapala or Ajijic? Are the optometrists any better in Guadalajara?  I'm sure this question has been answered a million times already but would surely appreciate the help once again.  Newbie Rick

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There is an optomistrist named Luz who comes to the Lake Chapala Society every week (check on their website for dates and times) .   She has been seeing people there for about 17 years.   I've got my glasses there several times and I've never had a problem with them.   She has many, many satisfied clients.

 

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25 minutes ago, Irish Gal said:

There is an optomistrist named Luz who comes to the Lake Chapala Society every week (check on their website for dates and times) .   She has been seeing people there for about 17 years.   I've got my glasses there several times and I've never had a problem with them.   She has many, many satisfied clients.

 

Does she actually do an eye exam as opposed to just checking for your prescription?

Went to a recommended place in Chapala and while my partner is happy with her glasses, I feel like I need someone to do a check of the health of my eyes.

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Chapalence:    She has checked my eyes before and saw that I had cataracts.   Usually I am just having her check for my prescription.   There is an excellent ophthalmologist in Chapla whom my husband went to when he wanted to have his eyes checked for cataracts.  The procedure was done at an eye clinic in Guadalajara.  

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An Optico, or Optomitrist is just for glasses. An Oftomalogo, or Ophthalmologist is for a complete evaluation and treatment of your eyes, including medications and surgery. Some of them are specialized, as retinologists, for example.

I also recommend Clinica Santa Lucia, in Guadalajara, as mentioned above.  Superb facility and specialists. 

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On 9/7/2019 at 5:34 PM, gringohombre said:

Who did the cataract operation and how did it go? Gracias

Dra. Claudia Camacho Choza on the second floor above the immigration office on Hidalgo in Chapala.   I have a cell number for her office, 33 3403-3857 but am not sure if that's up-to-date.   Both eyes were done (one at a time) and both were successful. 

 

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In search of an Optometrist/Ophthalmologist able to consult on cornea transplants and Keratoconus problems. Or just a very experienced eye doctor in plain terms. 

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I just had that procedure done. One eye has a toric lens. Price for both eyes was around 65k mxn.

My vision is perfect. Dra Camacho's Office in Chapala 33 3441 5902

The surgery was performed by Dr. Torres, Dra Camacho's brother-in-law. He is fantastic.

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