Laser Eye surgery in Venezuela

[johnkebab]

Been looking into getting me eyes done (near sited) and understand that there is a very good program in Venezuela, but can't seem to get any info on it from t'internet, the next available option is Sao Paolo in Brazil which is a bit of a way away, so anybody had this done there or know of anyone who has who can provide addresses/phone numbers/info??

thanks

 

[KellysEye]

Yes, laser eye surgery is one of Venezuela's specialities, as are tooth implants. The medical care here is first rate and less than half UK or US prices.

I know somebody who has had laser treatment here and he is due back next week. Bear with me and I'll get the contact details and post them here.

 

[charles_reed]

Re:Eye surgery

Don't know about Venezuela but there was a Russian vessel cruising N Europe doing eye-surgery to a high standard for about 10% of UK prices.

I'd suggest Cuba as being well worth investigating. Higher standards of medical education than anywhere else in the Americas (except some places in the States), lots of surgery tourists, mainly from the USA.

 

[Grehan]

blimey, dontcha learn some stuff on this 'ere websight!

 

[KellysEye]

Re:Eye surgery

>Cuba...Higher standards of medical education than anywhere else in the Americas

Out of interest the USA sends a lot of US qualified doctors to Venezuela for specialist training. The Americans here reckon that the closest you will come to Venezuelan quality and medical facilities are some of the big American teaching hospitals - otherwise nothing comes close. Having had a medical need ourselves we can certainly confirm that Venezuela is way ahead of even the best private hospitals in the UK (e.g. the Brompton).

 

[CodStewart]

Re:Eye surgery

Do they do buttock implants, too?

 

[johnkebab]

good stuff, thanks v much, I guess this is one of the things that Mr Chavez can take credit for?

 

[CodStewart]

Mr Chavez can take credit for many things! Vivre Chavez!

 

[Captain_Cava]

Re:Eye surgery

Are you the same kellys Eye we met in Weymouth god knows how many years ago. You were ex BOAC and British Gas. We were from (near) 'the hills' in weybridge. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[KellysEye]

Re:Eye surgery

Same boat different people, you met the previous owners Adrian and Barbara Kelly - both fit and well, living Colden Common near Winchester.

 

[KellysEye]

Re:Eye surgery

The laser surgeon that most cruisers in Puerto La Cruz go to (and is highly recommended) is:

Dr Juan Rojas Castillo
Policlinica Del Ojo CA
CC Judibana (CADA)
Local PB-06
Av. Stadium
Puerto La Cruz
Estado Anzoategui
Venezuela
Tel: (0281) 2696115
Mobile: (0416) 6817947
I also have his email address, if anybody needs it please pm me. He speaks moderate English.

 

[johnkebab]

Re:Eye surgery

Duly noted, Muchas Gracias (PM sent).

 

[Captain_Cava]

Re:Eye surgery

Thanks for your reply re Adrian and Barbara. I wish you well on your travels.

 

[snowleopard]

Re:Eye surgery

Just one point. If you haven't been there before, take advice on security strategy in mainland Latin America. You will be safe if you know what to do but it's easy to get into trouble.