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Compare LASIK cost, financing, and payoff before you book a consult.
Use LASIKCostGuide as a financial decision tool: compare procedure ranges, sample monthly payments, and local pricing before you talk to clinics.
Already comparing payment options? See estimated monthly payments. Wondering about insurance? Does insurance cover LASIK?
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
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
Calculate My Cost →PRK
$3,500–$5,500
Both eyes · Surface ablation
No flap · Longer recovery (1–2 weeks)
Calculate My Cost →SMILE
$4,500–$7,000
Both eyes · Minimally invasive
No flap · Newer technique · Less dry eye
Calculate My Cost →ICL
$8,000–$14,000
Both eyes · Implantable lens
Not laser · High prescriptions · Reversible
Calculate My Cost →Not sure which procedure fits your prescription?
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.
How to use this site
Start with cost, then move into financing and provider comparison
This site is designed for people asking practical questions: What will LASIK cost me, can I finance it, and is it worth it compared with staying in glasses or contacts?
How we research LASIK costs
We compile directional pricing from provider quotes, public pricing pages, financing disclosures, and national refractive-surgery references. Costs vary by geography, provider, technology, and candidacy.
What our estimates mean
Use our ranges as planning guidance, not as exact quotes. Your final price can change after a clinical exam, procedure selection, and quote-specific add-ons.
Editorial standards
We do not use fake medical reviewers or imply validation that does not exist. Read about our data and editorial standards.
Free calculator
Get your personalized cost estimate
4 quick questions. No account needed. Your data stays in your browser.
Where will you have surgery?
Costs vary significantly by region — up to 20% in major metros.
Enter your ZIP to apply local pricing
Which procedure are you considering?
Choose the procedure you’re most likely to get. You can always compare later.
How strong is your prescription?
Higher prescriptions require more tissue removal and may cost more.
Any add-ons you’re considering?
These are optional upgrades. If you’re unsure, skip them — you can always re-run with add-ons selected.
Popular city guides
Major metro cost pages for quote comparison
If you are shopping an urban market, start with a city guide before comparing statewide averages.
Next-step guides
Move from research to decision
Use these guides to compare surgeons, think through affordability, and understand how procedure choice changes the quote.
Why LASIKCostGuide
What makes us different
We built the tool we wished existed before our own consultations.
Independent & unbiased
No clinic pays us. No procedure is pushed. The numbers are the numbers.
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.
Free, always
No account. No email required. Your estimate is yours in 60 seconds.
Financing options
💳 Financing Your LASIK Procedure
Most patients pay for LASIK using one of these options:
Secondary
SoFi
Fast Direct Loan Option
A simple application with competitive rates for qualified borrowers.
Check Your RateFlexible fallback
Prosper
Flexible Approval Options
Additional lending options for a wider range of credit profiles.
View OptionsOther ways patients pay for LASIK
Informational
CareCredit
0% Financing Through Your Provider
Many LASIK providers offer promotional 0% financing options through CareCredit.
Learn MoreSome links may be partner links. Availability, terms, and rates vary by provider.
By state
LASIK cost by state
Prices vary by up to 35% depending on your location. Find your state below.
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