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Stop guessing. Here’s what vision correction actually costs.

Real cost ranges for LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL. Compared side by side. No clinic bias. No sales pitch.

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LASIK Cost Calculator 4-step estimate: location, procedure, add-ons & financing
Procedure Comparison LASIK vs PRK vs SMILE vs ICL — cost, recovery, candidacy
Insurance & FSA/HSA Guide The honest answer on coverage, plus pre-tax savings
Financing Options Monthly payments, medical credit, personal loans
Independent — no clinic affiliation
Based on AAO & VSP data
96% of patients achieve 20/20 or better
Updated 2026
$4,000–$6,000
total (both eyes)
From $89/mo
with financing
96%
achieve 20/20 or better
4
procedures compared

What does vision correction cost?

What vision correction actually costs

National ranges for LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL — updated 2026

Whether you’re comparing LASIK, PRK, SMILE, or ICL, LASIKCostGuide gives you neutral cost ranges and decision tools — no clinic affiliation, no sales pitch.

LASIK

$4,000–$6,000

Both eyes · Most common

Bladeless flap creation · Fast recovery

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PRK

$3,500–$5,500

Both eyes · Surface ablation

No flap · Longer recovery (1–2 weeks)

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SMILE

$4,500–$7,000

Both eyes · Minimally invasive

No flap · Newer technique · Less dry eye

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ICL

$8,000–$14,000

Both eyes · Implantable lens

Not laser · High prescriptions · Reversible

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Our procedure comparison page includes a decision tree, candidacy chart, and side-by-side cost breakdown. Or just use the calculator — it walks you through procedure selection step by step.

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Prescription
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Add-Ons

Where will you have surgery?

Costs vary significantly by region — up to 20% in major metros.

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Which procedure are you considering?

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How strong is your prescription?

Higher prescriptions require more tissue removal and may cost more.

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These are optional upgrades. If you’re unsure, skip them — you can always re-run with add-ons selected.

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What makes us different

We built the tool we wished existed before our own consultations.

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Real cost ranges

Low, mid, and high — never a single number designed to get you in the door.

All 4 procedures compared

LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL — cost, recovery, candidacy, and retreatment risk compared side by side.

HSA/FSA calculator

Vision correction is FSA/HSA eligible. See your pre-tax savings instantly.

Insurance reality check

Almost never covered — but we’ll tell you exactly when it might be and what to ask HR.

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Financing options

Most patients finance. Here’s what that looks like.

LASIK is HSA/FSA eligible. For the rest, these are the most common financing options.

CareCredit
Medical Credit Card
Widely accepted at LASIK centers. Promotional deferred-interest terms (6–24 months). Standard APR 26.99% after promo.
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Alphaeon Credit
Medical Credit Card
Vision-care specialist card. Competitive terms for elective procedures. Often offered at ophthalmology practices.
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PatientFi
Medical Financing
True APR financing (no deferred-interest traps). Terms up to 60 months. Soft credit check pre-qualification.
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Credible
Personal Loan Marketplace
Compare personal loan rates from multiple lenders. Soft pull to check rates. APRs typically 7–25%.
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SoFi
Personal Loan
Competitive rates for well-qualified borrowers. No fees. Loan amounts $5,000–$100,000. Terms 2–7 years.
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HSA / FSA Funds
Pre-Tax Savings
LASIK is HSA and FSA eligible. Using pre-tax dollars can save you 22–37% depending on your tax bracket. Best option if available.
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By state

LASIK cost by state

Prices vary by up to 35% depending on your location. Find your state below.

AL
Alabama
$3,500–$5,200
AK
Alaska
$4,800–$7,200
AZ
Arizona
$4,000–$6,000
AR
Arkansas
$3,500–$5,200
CA
California
$4,800–$7,200
CO
Colorado
$4,000–$6,000
CT
Connecticut
$4,800–$7,200
DE
Delaware
$3,600–$5,400
FL
Florida
$4,000–$6,000
GA
Georgia
$4,000–$6,000
HI
Hawaii
$4,800–$7,200
ID
Idaho
$3,500–$5,300
IL
Illinois
$4,000–$6,000
IN
Indiana
$3,600–$5,400
IA
Iowa
$3,500–$5,200
KS
Kansas
$3,500–$5,200
KY
Kentucky
$3,500–$5,300
LA
Louisiana
$3,500–$5,200
ME
Maine
$3,600–$5,400
MD
Maryland
$4,600–$6,900
MA
Massachusetts
$4,800–$7,200
MI
Michigan
$4,000–$6,000
MN
Minnesota
$3,700–$5,500
MS
Mississippi
$3,500–$5,200
MO
Missouri
$3,500–$5,300
MT
Montana
$3,500–$5,300
NE
Nebraska
$3,500–$5,200
NV
Nevada
$4,000–$6,000
NH
New Hampshire
$4,200–$6,300
NJ
New Jersey
$4,800–$7,200
NM
New Mexico
$3,500–$5,300
NY
New York
$4,800–$7,200
NC
North Carolina
$4,000–$6,000
ND
North Dakota
$3,500–$5,200
OH
Ohio
$3,800–$5,700
OK
Oklahoma
$3,500–$5,200
OR
Oregon
$4,000–$6,000
PA
Pennsylvania
$4,000–$6,000
RI
Rhode Island
$4,400–$6,600
SC
South Carolina
$3,600–$5,400
SD
South Dakota
$3,500–$5,200
TN
Tennessee
$3,500–$5,300
TX
Texas
$4,000–$6,000
UT
Utah
$3,700–$5,500
VT
Vermont
$3,800–$5,700
VA
Virginia
$4,000–$6,000
WA
Washington
$4,800–$7,200
WV
West Virginia
$3,500–$5,200
WI
Wisconsin
$3,600–$5,400
WY
Wyoming
$3,500–$5,300

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