Along with top notch dental care you will also find competent optometrists who will give you an eye exam and prescription for your glasses. The glasses themselves are very reasonable, starting at $20 for single vision, $45 for bifocals and $50 for progressive lenses.
If you have not done so already, you may want to read my four previous articles and view the attached videos. Clicking on any of the titles below will take you directly to previous articles:RV dental tourism in Mexico - Part I - Los Algodones, Mexico
RV dental tourism in Mexico - Part II - Los Algodones, Mexico
RV dental tourism in Mexico - Part III - Acuña, Mexico
RV dental tourism in Mexico - Part IV - New Progreso, Mexico
In every border town you will find optometry clinics. Dr. J. Carlos Arvizu is a practicing optometrist in Los Algodones, Mexico. He will provide you with all the services you could receive from a U.S. or Canadian optometry clinic and for a fraction of the cost. He is located in the bright yellow Plaza Guadalajara where you will also find one of the best restaurants in town.
Dr. Victor M. Lopez has been practicing audiology and correcting hearing impairments with hearing aids for 30 years.
I spoke with one of his patients and not only could he hear me (a good sign) but he was completely satisfied with his new hearing aids and the great price. Dr. Lopez says you will save from 35% to 50% versus Canadian and U.S. prices. 
The hearing aids are also guaranteed. If warranty work is required it can easily be obtained through warranty centers in the U.S. and Canada. Since he buys his hearing aids from the U.S. the warranty is serviceable in the U.S. Because of the low overhead, no middleman and no taxes, Dr. Lopez is able to pass the savings on to his patients.
Dr. Lopez will give you a state-of-the-art hearing examination to determine the level of hearing loss and prescribe the proper hearing aid.There are also many pharmacies in Mexico that can save you a bundle of cash.
Most popular Canadian and U.S. pharmaceuticals are available under their brand names. They are manufactured under the direction of the same pharmaceutical companies that produce them for the U.S. and Canada. Many common drugs that require a prescription in the U.S. are available without prescription in Mexico. 
Controlled drugs such as narcotics will require a written prescription. Many lesser known drugs are also available, but they will more than likely be under a Spanish brand name. Look up the medication and the dosage on the internet before you go, so the Mexican pharmacist can give you the correct equivalent.Helping fellow RVers find affordable dental, optometry and audiology care - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
6 comments:
JIM. THANKS FOR DOING THIS EXCELLENT SERIES ON MEXICAN DENTAL TOURISM. I KNOW IF WE NEED ANY OF THE SERVICES THAT YOU FEATURED IN THIS SERIES WE WILL GO TO MEXICO WITH CONFIDENCE THANKS TO YOU.
ROGER
I live about 3/4 mile from the Mexican border and I have heard, from friends, that in order to obtain narcotics in Mexico, you must have a prescription written by a Mexican physician. But in order to bring the narcotic back into the States, one must have a prescription written by an American physician.
Last winter (2007) We had to take a prescription from our regular US Doctor then a Mexican Doctor would rewrite your prescription for $35.00 and you could get the medication. Keeping both prescriptions in case you need them to get back across the border. US officials said with a prescription there would be no problem. I have never been asked for either in eight crossings.
Mer
Finally, the answers to questions that I have been asking for months. Thanks for your efforts. You blog made the people more than just faceless blobs on a webpage. I'm headed out for some massive dental work. Now, I have to decide just where.
I just completed the 1800+ mile round trip from Nuevo Progreso for dental work: two crowns. I chose Javier Lozano because: he's the current Secretary of the State
(Tamaulipas) Dental Asn. (past President); his extensive experience; willingness to help resolve past bad dental work; and his contiuned responses to my emails. The root canals were performed by a specialist (endodontist)in the normal 1+hr each. Immediately afterward Dr. Lozano installed posts and fillings. I cannot say enough about the professionalism and caring I experienced there. No, this is not a paid endorsement, just a recommendation for a caring professional gentleman.
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hi, great post..ur really consistent with medical tourism.
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