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Canada Cataract Surgery Wait Times & Cost
Compare cataract surgery wait-time reporting in Canada, private lens and facility cost questions, and when to ask for a local quote.
Last updated 2026-05-12. Prices in CAD.
Citable summary
Cataract surgery wait times are widely reported in Canada, and private lens and clinic fees vary.
Scraped provider and source evidence
| Provider/source | Item | Price/status | Location | Signal type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Diagnostic BC | MRI scan | $675 CAD | BC | published price |
| Canada Diagnostic BC | MRI contrast | $375 CAD | BC | published price |
| Canada Diagnostic Centres | MRI scan | $275 CAD | AB | published price |
| Canada Diagnostic Centres | MRI contrast | $275 CAD | AB | published price |
| Canmax Medical Imaging | MRI scan | $200 CAD | ON | published price |
| Canmax Medical Imaging | MRI contrast | $535 CAD | ON | published price |
| Elysian Health Imaging | MRI scan | $325 CAD | BC | published price |
| Elysian Health Imaging | MRI contrast | $325 CAD | BC | published price |
| CIHI Wait Times | Cataract surgery | The page mentions this treatment; no price was read | Canada | official coverage signal |
| MedRay Imaging | MRI scan | The page mentions this treatment; no price was read | Coquitlam, BC | service availability |
Method: Fetches public Canadian provider and official programme pages, then extracts healthcare price amounts only when CAD prices appear near relevant treatment terms. Otherwise it stores service availability or official coverage signals for manual review.
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What to compare
| Area | Detail | Cost / funding | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public route | Wait time depends on province, urgency and surgeon/hospital capacity. | Publicly insured if eligible | Use provincial wait-time sources. |
| Private route | Private or uninsured charges can involve facility, surgeon and premium lens fees. | $2,000-$5,000+ guide range | Province rules vary. |
| Lens upgrades | Toric, multifocal and enhanced lenses can increase out-of-pocket cost. | Often separate | Ask what lens is included. |
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Sources & further reading
- CIHI Wait Times — Canadian wait-time reporting for priority procedures.