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Ophthalmology · San José del Cabo

See the world without glasses.LASIK, lens exchange and cataract surgery in Los Cabos

Refractive and cataract surgery with Dr. Antonio Serrano in San José del Cabo, 30 minutes from Cabo San Lucas: over twenty years operating in Los Cabos, an honest evaluation before you book, and a clear plan if you're travelling from the U.S.

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Trusted20+ years4.5 ★ Google · 26 reviews400+ Doctoralia reviewsEnglish · Español

Dr. Antonio Serrano examining a patient at his clinic in San José del Cabo
San José del Cabo, MexicoDirect flights from the U.S. West Coast
Mon to Fri — 11 am to 3 pm and 5:30 to 7:30 pmSaturday — 10:30 am to 1 pm
+1 (858) 585-7814U.S. line · WhatsApp too
Paseo de Los Marinos 635, Local 2Mauricio Castro, San José del Cabo
Bilingual careEnglish · Español

Procedures

A plan for your eyes, not a menu

Every procedure starts with a full evaluation. These are the five lines Dr. Serrano treats.

Man in his sixties reading comfortably without glassesLens exchange

Refractive lens exchange

The same operation used for cataracts, performed to correct your prescription and presbyopia before a cataract ever forms. Your natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens chosen for your vision — and that eye will never develop a cataract.

Learn more →from $2500 USDEye surgeon at the laser microscope during a procedureLASIK

LASIK

Laser reshaping of the cornea to reduce or remove dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Quick, outpatient, and backed by more than two decades of practice.

Learn more →from $2250 USDOlder couple walking on the beach with clear visionCataract surgery

Cataract surgery

The clouded lens is removed with ultrasound through a small incision and replaced with an intraocular lens. It is the operation Dr. Serrano has performed throughout his career.

Learn more →from $2500 USDClose-up of an eye and its surfacePterygium

Pterygium (surfer's eye)

A pink, fleshy growth that spreads from the white of the eye onto the cornea. It is benign and very common in sunny, windy, dusty places like Baja California Sur. Many need only drops and protection; some are better removed.

Learn more →from $1875 USDEyeglass frames on display at an optical shopGlasses & contacts

Eye exams, glasses and contact lenses

Full ophthalmological evaluation and an optical service in the same clinic: single-vision, bifocal and progressive glasses, and single-vision and progressive contact lenses.

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How it works

From first question to clearance, one clear path

Designed for patients flying in — and for those who live here.

  1. 1

    Tell us what you want to fix

    Your prescription, your age and what you'd like to stop wearing. That tells us which procedure is worth exploring — and which isn't.

  2. 2

    Video evaluation with Dr. Serrano

    From home. He reviews your recent exam, answers your questions and tells you plainly whether travelling makes sense.

  3. 3

    Your trip to Cabo, planned

    Dates, nights needed, hotel and transfers, in writing. Surgery, next-day check and clearance to fly from Dr. Serrano himself.

  4. 4

    Follow-up in your own city

    Week-one and month-one checks are coordinated with your optometrist at home, with Dr. Serrano available by video.

Patient during a slit-lamp eye examination
A full evaluation before any surgery

Travelling from the U.S.

Having surgery in Cabo is simpler than you think

We know the real worry: what happens after you fly home. We settle it before you buy a ticket — and everything else too.

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How it's done

The techniques, explained plainly

What each technique does, who it's for and what to expect. Anything that doesn't fit here gets answered at your evaluation.

Phacoemulsification
Lens surgery · Ultrasound

Phacoemulsification

The eye's natural lens is broken up with ultrasound and removed through an incision of a few millimetres that usually needs no stitches. It is today's standard technique for cataract surgery and for lens exchange.

  • Small incision, usually no stitches
  • Local anaesthetic drops; you are awake
  • An intraocular lens is placed in the same session
Full guide: Cataract surgery →
Lens options
Intraocular lenses

Lens options

The lens that replaces your natural one is chosen for your prescription and what you want from your vision: distance with reading glasses, or several distances with less dependence on glasses. Dr. Serrano works through it with you at the evaluation.

  • Monofocal, toric for astigmatism, and extended-range or multifocal options
  • The choice affects price and what to expect
  • Explained before you book, never on the day of surgery
Full guide: Lens exchange →
LASIK
Excimer laser · Corneal surgery

LASIK

A thin flap is created on the cornea's surface, the laser reshapes the tissue beneath it to correct the prescription, and the flap is laid back in place. Treats myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism within certain ranges.

  • Both eyes are usually done the same day
  • Mild discomfort for the first hours; most people work within 1–2 days
  • Candidacy depends on corneal thickness and shape
Full guide: LASIK →

The surgeon

Dr. Antonio Serrano Hernández

An ophthalmologist trained at the Fundación Conde de Valenciana, one of Mexico's reference eye institutes. He has operated in San José del Cabo for over two decades and still sees every patient himself, before and after surgery.

  • M.D. — Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, 1986
  • Ophthalmology residency — Fundación Conde de Valenciana, 1991
  • Professional licences 3815925 and 1436045
  • Over 20 years in private practice in Los Cabos
  • Consults in English and Spanish
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Dr. Antonio Serrano Hernández
Every patient evaluated by the surgeon himself

Reviews

What patients say, where they say it

The reviews live on Google and Doctoralia; here we only mirror them with date, author and link, unfiltered. Both Google profiles are the same clinic on Paseo de los Marinos.

Google4.9 ★16 reviewsClínica de Ojos de Los CabosRead on the site →Google4.5 ★26 reviewsDr. Antonio Serrano HernándezRead on the site →
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Brianda Cazarez★★★★★ · 2 months ago

Excellent service and outstanding care from Dr. Serrano. His assistant was also very nice. Highly recommended.

Margarita García Ramirez★★★★★ · a year ago

Excellent service and solution to my eye irritation problem. Very professional and answers all your questions. This is the second time he's treated me for an eye issue. I highly recommend him!

MJA★★★★★ · 3 years ago

Had heard good things about Dr. Serrano and wanted to book an appointment for my father. I called there and asked (in Spanish) the woman who answered the phone if she spoke English, as my Spanish is limited. She said "no" and that was the end of the conversation... She was not interested in helping.

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Peter Davidson★★★★★ · 6 years ago

My wife and I live on an Island just outside of Vancouver, B.C. and, having owned a small Casa in Palmilla for the past 15 years, are fortunate to be able to spend our Winters in beautiful San Jose del Cabo. Following a Ptergium procedure in Vancouver in late October, my Eye Surgeon delayed our flights to Cabo until early January due to concern over my elevated eye pressure. We visited with Dr Antonio Serrano here in San Jose on February 3rd during which he performed a very complete eye examination and gave me a written report advising that the pressure in both eyes was now at a very respectable "14 mmhg". The whole point of this long winded summary is to say that Dr.Serrano is one of a kind - a World Class Opthamologist, a wonderful human being and an overall "great guy" whom we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Muchas gracias - Pedro y Ana.

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scrimmages1187★★★★★ · 3 years ago

Does not return phone calls. Day 4! Will go somewhere else. He must be very, very busy! 😂

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dave d★★★★★ · 6 years ago

Two successful cataract lens replacements. Excellent local service, lots of follow-up checkups, and reasonable price.

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Stephen Newman★★★★★ · 8 years ago

Very competent. Speaks English as well as pretty good Spanish. Good sense of humour.

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Ratings as checked on 2026-09-23. Every experience is individual and not a promise of outcome.

Referral program

Refer someone — you both win

Most of our patients arrive by word of mouth. We like it that way — and we say thank you.

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Share this page

With the person who's been talking about eye surgery for years.

2

Have them mention you

When booking, in the “Referred by someone?” field — that's how your referral gets credited.

3

You both win

Once they complete their first visit, you each receive a courtesy perk on your next appointment.

Current perks are confirmed at the clinic and may change without notice.

Frequently asked questions

What everyone asks before deciding

Where is the clinic? Do you see patients from Cabo San Lucas?

At Paseo de los Marinos 635, San José del Cabo, ten minutes from the hotel zone and the airport and 30 to 40 minutes from Cabo San Lucas along the corridor. We see residents and visitors from all of Los Cabos; a large share of patients come from Cabo San Lucas.

How do I know if I'm a candidate for surgery?

Your prescription gives a first indication, but the decision depends on the shape and thickness of your cornea, your age, how stable your prescription is and your eye health. That's why we ask for a recent exam and Dr. Serrano reviews it with you by video before anything is booked.

I live in the U.S. How does this work?

First a video evaluation from home. If you're a candidate, we build the plan with you: dates, how many nights in Cabo, hotel and transfers. You have surgery here, Dr. Serrano checks you the next day and clears you to fly, and later check-ups are coordinated with your own optometrist in your city.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the procedure and, for lens surgery, on the intraocular lens chosen. We publish reference prices in U.S. dollars on the cost page and give you a written quote after your evaluation.

Who operates and who does the follow-up?

Dr. Antonio Serrano Hernández, in every case. The evaluation, the surgery and the next-day check are all done by him personally.

What if I arrive and turn out not to be a candidate?

That is exactly the scenario the video evaluation and the prior exam are designed to prevent. If Dr. Serrano nonetheless decides not to operate at the in-person check, your deposit is refunded.

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Pick your time — real availability

Travelling in? Start with the video evaluation: 30 minutes with Dr. Serrano to learn whether you're a candidate before you plan a trip. Live in Los Cabos? The in-clinic visit is one tap away.

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