Since 1986, CODET Vision Institute has been a leader in ophthalmology and vision correction. Located in Tijuana, Mexico, the clinic has performed over 80,000 ophthalmology procedures.
Due to its cutting-edge techniques and technologies, CODET Vision Institute has gained worldwide recognition for its contributions to the field of ophthalmology. It is a full-service clinic that offers treatments in every ophthalmology sub-specialty.
The clinic is experienced in treating international patients and offers a range of convenient services including airport and hotel pick-up and drop-off, pick-up service from the US-Mexico border, as well as free WiFi.
Location
CODET Vision Institute is located in Tijuana, 7 km from Tijuana International Airport. The clinic can be easily reached from San Diego as it is located just 2 km from the US-Mexican border, and it offers a complimentary shuttle service to San Diego International Airport. Thousands of American and international guests have visited CODET Vision Institute after first arriving in San Diego.
Tijuana offers many cultural attractions including the Tijuana Cultural Center, which is home to various history and art exhibitions and is located 1 km from the clinic. The Tijuana Country Club can be reached within 4 km of the clinic and features an 18-hole golf course, spa and wellness center, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
Wet macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that causes vision loss in the center of the field of vision. Treatment aims to correct this before permanent damage to the patient's vision occurs.
Cataracts are cloudy patches in the lens of the eye that are common as a result of aging. Cataract removal surgery is recommended for patients who experience impairment to vision and are sensitive to light as a result of the cataract. The surgery involves the removal of the natural lens and it is most commonly replaced with a synthetic lens.
2 - 3 days
Patients can usually fly soon after cataract surgery, but should take precautions to avoid dryness in the eye.
Retina detachment occurs when the retina becomes separated from its surrounding tissue. When this occurs, it is important that it is repaired, as the retina cannot function correctly in this condition, and leaving it untreated can result in the permanent loss of vision.
4 weeks
The length of stay depends on the treatment, however any treatment involving gas bubbles in the eye will prevent patients from being suitable for flying until the bubble has gone.
More about available treatments at CODET Vision Institute
The 3 most popular procedures performed at CODET Vision Institute are LASIK laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, and PRK laser eye surgery.
Other procedures performed include, eyelid surgery, pterygium surgery, IOL implantation, vitrectomy, corneal crosslinking, cornea transplant, wet macular degeneration (AMD) treatment, and glaucoma treatment.
There are 5 treatment rooms at the clinic which are equipped with modern technologies, such as the Alcon Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q Excimer Laser, Nidek EC-5000 Laser, IntraLase™ FS Laser System and optical coherence tomography units (OCT).
The clinic was the first clinic in the world to use a number of techniques including the all-Laser LASIK (bladeless laser) in 1995, the Bitoric LASIK technique in 1997, and the first Light Adjustable Lens in 2002.
The medical staff at CODET Vision Institute consists of highly trained and specialized ophthalmologists, many of whom have received international training and education.
Dr. Arturo Chayet, who is renowned for his contributions within the field of ophthalmology, leads the team at CODET Vision Institute. Many of the doctors are members of both national and international medical societies and associations such as the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Languages spoken at the clinic include English and Spanish.
Dr. Arturo Chayet
Founder and medical director at CODET Vision Institute
Medical School: MD, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego in 1987
Specializes in LASIK laser eye surgery, cornea surgery, cataract surgery, Refractive surgery and IOL (intraocular lens) implantation
Has performed more than 40,000 LASIK laser eye surgeries and 10,000 cataract surgeries
Author of various articles published in scientific journals
Awarded the Lans Lecture Award by the International Society of Refractive Surgery in 2000
Currently working on the development of the Calhoun Vision Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) with Dr. Dan Schwartz and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Robert Grubs
OphthalmologyCataract SurgeryCornea TransplantRefractive Eye Surgery
Dr. Ana Luz Rábago
Graduated from the Autonomous University of Baja California
Completed postgraduate studies in General Ophthalmology at Dr. Angel Leano University Hospital in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Gained international experience working at the Shiley Eye Center Hospital (UCSD Hospital) in San Diego, California
Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology, the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology, Baja California’s Ophthalmologic College, and the Mexican Society of Oculoplastic Surgery and Eye Socket
Ophthalmology
Dr. Marisa Flores Aguilar
Retina Specialist
Graduated with a degree in General Medicine from the Autonomous University of Baja California in 1984
Scientific supervisor for the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology since 1993
Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology, and the Retina Occident Association
Ophthalmology
Dr. Gina Garduño
Graduated from the Autonomous University of Baja California in 1985
Volunteer doctor responsible for the Pediatric Ophthalmology Service at California’s Children Hospital in Tijuana
Medical Director of the CODET Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness I.B.P
Member of the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology, the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology, the Mexican Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus of Occident, Tijuana’s Medical College, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Dr. Marina Ramirez
Chief of glaucoma treatment at the CODET Vision Institute
Graduated with a degree in General Medicine from the Autonomous University of Baja California in 1989
Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology, the Mexican Association of Glaucoma, Baja California’s Ophthalmologic College, and the Occident Association of Glaucoma
OphthalmologyGlaucoma Treatment
Dr. Rene Cervantes
Specializes in the management of ocular inflammatory disease, Uveitis and vitreo-retinal pathology
Graduated from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí in 1999
Gained international experience training at Hadassah Medical Center, part of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, between 2004 and 2006
Awarded a grant from Harvard University to complete an ocular immunology and uveitis fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, between 2006 and 2007
Codet and the staff are great. They take care of you from the beginning to the end and even after for the follow ups. This is a great company to get a consultation and surgery.
Saul Liang, March 2018
5
Best customer service from reception up to your surgery. Every last detail will be remembered. Surgery went perfectly. Painless. Doctor works with assistants and take care of you the entire time. Worth every penny.
iker amaya, March 2018
5
Just had lazer surgery and I couldn’t be happier! CODET center is amazing, the doctors and staff are super efficient, nice and professional. I’ve already recommended family and friends to go there.
For those of you traveling to CODET from afar...We stayed at Hotel Lucerna which is only 5 minutes away. Super convenient, nice, good food, good service.
Sagi Hebron, February 2018
5
Amazing and warm staff. Best price. Doesn't get more professional than Dr. Chayet. I live in San Diego and it was worth the trip 100%
Alex Arre, February 2018
5
Great and amicable service with a clean environment and very informative lobby. I was able to learn more about my eye problems then with a regular eye doctor. Going to get my surgery here soon and very exciting for the fast progress!
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