As several health-care institutions in the Montreal area prepare to award millions in contracts to the private sector when they outsource eye surgeries, Quebec’s association of ophthalmologists is raising concerns about the quality of care that patients will receive.
An analysis of the bids submitted shows that one of the biggest players in the industry, Vision Group/LASIK MD, is offering its services at less than $600 per procedure.
But professionals in the ophthalmology industry argue that is below cost and could interfere with patient care.
“We don’t want to impugn anyone’s intentions, but we have to ask ourselves questions and ensure that the
