Canadian providers?
I was scheduled for cataract surgery next week In Asheville NC. But my surgeon just left the practice, and now I have to find a new surgeon.
I had LASIK 20 years ago, and my old surgeon advised LAL to avoid refractive error. But I see that there are lens options available in Canada — the Harmoni modular lens, and the PureSee EDOF lens — that are not available here, but that might be better-suited to my needs.
Would it make sense for me to travel to Canada for this work? I speak French so any practice in Montreal or Ontario would work for me. If it does, then:
— How do I locate a practice in Canada that might be still be willing to accept patients from the US?
— Is there much of a wait to schedule an appointment?
— Are the Harmoni and PureSee lenses widely available in Canada? Are there particular practices with more experiences with these lenses?
— How do Canadian prices for lenses and the procedure vary from US rates? I am a Medicare insured, so I assume that I will need to pay out of pocket for all expenses.
Many thanks!