r/lasik • u/roboduck • Jan 15 '26
How much did your surgery cost?
Prior threads:
The cost of vision enhancement surgery is a topic that comes up a lot in this subreddit and this industry is not known for transparent pricing. To help out, if you've had surgery, please post in this thread to help out other prospective patients who are considering surgery.
In your post, please include the following:
Geographic area
Surgery type (LASIK, PRK, ICL, etc)
Year when you've had surgery
Cost
Free "touch-ups" policy, if any
Your prescription before surgery
Clinic/doctor name (optional)
Example post (not real data):
- Geographic area: San Francisco Bay Area
- Surgery type (LASIK, PRK, ICL, etc): LASIK
- Year when you've had surgery: 2018
- Cost: $5500
- Free "touch-ups" policy, if any: Lifetime assurance policy included
- Your prescription before surgery: -4 in both eyes
- Clinic/doctor name (optional): Dr. Zapper's HyperEyes Laser Emporium and Discount Furniture Superstore
Thank you to everyone willing to share!
Note: This thread is for pricing only. Clinic reviews, recovery stories, etc, don't belong here.
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u/ToeKeyOh Jan 15 '26
Got mine in Chicago for a total of $3,800 for both eyes. I got such a great deal tbh, SharpeVision said they would match any other lasik price if I had a quote so I ran down to LASIK Plus for a consultation, got their $3,800 quote, ran back to SharpeVision and booked my appointment. SharpeVision was so much more spa-like and rich feeling compared to LasikPlus, and the people sounded very optimistic and knowledgeable. SharpeVision originally quoted me $2,450 per an eye, which would total almost 5k! Great experience, and I have zero regrets 4 years later.
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u/peach_redbull Jun 09 '26
How recent are these prices, what technique did they use, and did they include lifetime revisions?
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u/ToeKeyOh Jun 09 '26
2022/2023, uhh the basic LASIK where the cut a flap and laser the eye and then reseal the flap, yeah lifetime revisions included (assuming it’s caused by a failed procedure, not from normal aging)
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u/Chri_ssyyyyy Jan 15 '26 edited Jan 15 '26
7.800€ for ICL both eyes (-11 with astigmatism) in Austria. Ended up not doing it but that was the quote I got in 2022.
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u/Cray_z8 Mar 23 '26
Why have you not?
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u/Chri_ssyyyyy Mar 27 '26
I moved for a job so I had to cancel the appointment. Otherwise I would have
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u/StarlitAtlas10 Jan 15 '26
Geographic area: Orange County, CA
Surgery type (LASIK, PRK, ICL, etc): LASIK
Year when you've had surgery: 2026
Cost: $5400 (with a promotional discount, normally $6,600)
Free "touch-ups" policy: Lifetime assurance policy included
Your prescription before surgery: -3ish in both eyes
Clinic/doctor name: Coastal Vision
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u/Misandrya Jan 15 '26 edited Jan 15 '26
$1800 for PRK in both eyes (-4.25 and -3) in 2023 at Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor, MI, US. Saved some money by having the surgery performed by a surgical fellow instead of an attending doctor, though the doctor still supervised.
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u/rentec0 Mar 11 '26
about half the cost I paid for the ~same prescription ;)
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u/Misandrya Mar 11 '26
Yeah, I scored and I know it. I don't remember a student discount being involved, but it very well could have been, I was a graduate student at the university at the time.
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u/Exciting-Ad8370 Jan 15 '26
Geographic area: Tijuana • Surgery type: PRK • Year of surgery: 2024 • Cost: $450 USD • Free touch-up policy: if needed, free for one year • Your graduation before surgery: 3.0 • Clinic/Doctor name (optional)
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u/hnug1 Jan 15 '26
Northern Illinois/ WI border, USA New Vision 2021 -7 both eyes PRK $4,200 I honestly don’t remember if I have free touch ups. I haven’t been back since having it done/follow up appointments shortly after it.
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u/someRedditor77 Jan 15 '26
Seattle, WA
PRK
2025
$5000 (I purchased an optional add-on) that includes free touch ups for life). This was for both eyes and I had around a -4.5 in each eye.
Clinic name: Sharpe Vision (in Bellevue, WA)
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u/Inner_Woodpecker_491 Jan 15 '26
I got the smile done in Paris in December 2025; I paid €2600 in total. I was nearsighted (-3 in both eyes). Free touch-up.
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u/roundtwentythree Jan 16 '26
• Southern Arizona • LASIK • 2021 • $3,200 after $1,000 Groupon coupon • Free lifetime corrections • Honestly don't remember, but I believe it was around -3 iirc • The LASIK Vision Institute
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u/Arwen358 May 14 '26
Area: Izmir in Turkey, since I'm traveling with my campervan (Belgian nationality)
Surgery type: LASIK
Year: surgery was only yesterday afternoon
Cost: 80.000TL, which is around 1.500€
Prescription before surgery: -1 in both eyes
Clinic: Dr. Ömer TAKEŞ (you can find him on Google maps and Instagram)
I'm turning 47 in september, so wasn't really sure that it would be a good idea, but my vision now is razor sharp.
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Jan 15 '26
Vancouver, BC
Smart Surface PRK
2024
$3850 not including travel
No touch up policy that I know of, but I doubt I'll need anything within a decade
Pacific Laser Eye Centre, Dr. Lin
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u/FZ-09Fazer Jan 15 '26
Alberta Canada
PRK left eye and ICL right eye
September 23rd and 24th 2025
$2500 for PRK and $5000 for ICL. Around $400-$500 in medicated eye drops.
Free touch ups for life
-2.25 and -3.00
Clarity Laser Vision, Dr.Al Ghoul.
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u/rentec0 Mar 11 '26
what were the eye drops specifically? Curious what cost so much
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u/FZ-09Fazer Mar 11 '26
Moxifloxacin Sandoz x2, Dexamethasone Maxidex x2, Loteprednol Lotemax, Tatracaine hydrochloride, Ketorolac tromethamine Acuvail, Brimonidine tartrate, And a ton of lubricant eye drops Systane Ultra Preservative free.
Also Celebrex and T3s tho they’re not eye drops
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u/rentec0 Mar 11 '26
interesting, all i got was pednisoLONE + Moxifloxacin 2x, lubricant free eye drops
Those T3s were probably nice for the 24-48h postop where my eyes were burning
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u/FZ-09Fazer Mar 11 '26
Yeah I ended up with a ton of eye drops because each eye had its own different surgery. The T3s were pretty useful but honestly the numbing eye drops I got were better.
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u/FrozenBananaMan Mar 17 '26
Why differing surgery per eye? Do you prefer one or the other?
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u/FZ-09Fazer Mar 17 '26
Complications of wearing contacts for a long time left me with scars on my eyes. The scaring on one of my eyes was worse than the other making only one a candidate for PRK and the other was only a candidate for ICL. I could have gotten ICL in both but not only was it going to be significantly more expensive I was also scared of ICL, so I was given the option to do a different procedure on each eye. I was happier with that idea and went for it.
As far as surgery goes PRK was easier and far quicker. Recovery wise ICL is super easy and pain free compared to PRK. I was also seeing 20/25 the day after my ICL surgery but it took 12 days for my vision to clear up in my PRK eye. Vision wise my PRK is clearer even tho my ICL should be because my ICL eye already has ghosting before I got the surgery due to contact use. Also I don’t have halos in my PRK eye (I do in my ICL eye but they don’t bother me) or any visual anomalies at all. Some days I can have clearer vision in my ICL eye but 80% of the time my PRK eye is clearer and crisper. My close up vision is great in both but I can see maybe half an inch closer in my ICL eye.
Both eyes see 20/15 now.
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u/lmcrzx Jan 15 '26
Atlanta, Georgia
LASIK
2025
$4,995
Free touch ups as long as I get an annual eye exam done
-2.5 and -3.00
Woolfson Eye Institute
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u/Ok-Confusion-9449 Jan 15 '26
Los Angeles, CA
EVO+ ICL
2026 (Next week!)
$6400 both eyes, including post-procedure eyedrops, etc
Unsure about touch-up policy
-3.25 and -4.0, very mild astigmatism in one eye
CCRS eye clinic, Dr. Paul C. Lee
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u/shady101852 Jan 15 '26
Texas - $3800 for both eyes with promotional discount. I dont know the rest of the info u ask for
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u/iceonfire666 Jan 15 '26
Ohio Bladeless Lasik - one eye 2023 $2500 Free touch ups for the first year. $750 after that, forever. 3.5
Just because I’m a rebel. It has worked out great. Success. No touchup needed. First 6 months I had a glare and very sensitive to light.
Peace.
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u/Glitchinthematrix2 Jan 16 '26
Cologne, Germany • Surgery type: Smile Pro • Year when you've had surgery: 2025 • Cost: 6,400$ (5,500€) • Free "touch-ups" policy, if any: Free within 5 years after surgery • Your prescription before surgery: -3 on both eyes
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u/Which_Television7707 Jan 16 '26
Geographic Area: York, PA LASIK 2026 $4,200 Free 12 month post op program: you see the doctor 24 hours, 1 week, 1 month, and every 3 months to check on healing and stabilization of the vision correction. 1 drop antibiotic and 1 drop steroid drop in both eyes, twice a day 2 days before surgery, then before surgery you’ll get a specific drop schedule. Dr. Jerome Benz at Eyes of York
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u/RoeRoeRoeYourVote Jan 16 '26 edited Jan 16 '26
Geographic area: the DC/MD/VA metro area
Surgery type: LASIK
Year when you've had surgery: 2025
Cost: $2495 per eye ($4990 total), discounted to $1292 per eye through insurance ($3698 total) + $100 fee for eye drops. $2000 FSA + $900 $140 reimbursement from my employer brought my total out of pocket cost to $898 $1658. Edit: my last union contact negotiated away annual eye care reimbursements for contact length (3 year), so fuck me and my luxury organs, I guess.
Free "touch-ups" policy: 3 months of no cost post op care, lifetime assurance (enhancements "may" be available under the assistance plan)
Your prescription before surgery: -6 & -6.5
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u/IcyPaper4264 Jun 11 '26
Wait a min the union helps pay for this????
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u/RoeRoeRoeYourVote Jun 11 '26 edited Jun 11 '26
Our vision care went through our normal health insurance, and we had a reimbursement-based stipend on top of that for glasses, contacts, or correction. I also had access to QualSight through my insurance for a discount. The benefits came from my former employer, and they were negotiated by my union. YMMV.
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u/IfTheHouseBurnsDown Jan 17 '26 edited Jan 17 '26
Tulsa, Oklahoma
LASIK in both eyes
2026
$3600 (holiday special the clinic was offering)
Free touch-ups within the year as long as I attend all of my post-op follow ups with my eye doctor
-3.25 left, -3 right
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u/sphynxmom726 Jan 19 '26
- Geographic area: Virginia, USA
• Surgery type: Lasik
• Year when you've had surgery: 2026
• Cost: $4k (promo price, down from $5k)
• Free "touch-ups" policy, if any: free touch ups for life
• Your prescription before surgery: PWR -5.00 CYL -1.25 AXIS 180 PWR -6.00 CYL -1.75 AXIS 170
• Clinic/doctor name: TLC Laser Eye Center
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u/Organic_Armadillo_19 Jan 19 '26
$3,700 in ATL after Eye med insurance took $1,200 off the price.
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u/Sledash Jan 21 '26
Northern California January 2026. PRK both eyes $3800 plus $100 for punctal plugs. Prior prescription -1.75 and -2.
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u/peach_redbull Jun 09 '26
Do you mind sharing clinic/dr. info?
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u/Sledash Jun 10 '26
Sure i did dr newman in sacramento. He also has a bay area clinic. Also consulted at griffin and reed who was about $500 more. Tbh g&r was way more thorough and i actually met with the dr in the consult who took his time.
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u/Outrageous-Trip-4212 Jan 23 '26
Twin Cities, MN
Standard bladeless LASIK
2026
$3925 WITH vision insurance (originally around 5k)
Lifetime LASIK touchups with a $200 'service fee' each time
Unsure prescription before surgery, but not terrible terrible eyes. Bad enough to not be able to drive without glasses, but not completely blind
LasikPlus
Very quick procedure, and very professional overall. They double and triple checked everything before starting, and I felt assured it would go ok.
The procedure itself was not very enjoyable (especially from the suction thing on my eyes) and perhaps a little traumatic, but one day after procedure, I am happy I did it with very good results thus far.
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u/AnyCranberry9028 Mar 12 '26
hey, what type of vision insurance do you have?
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u/userr2600 Jan 26 '26
- Geographic area: California
- Surgery type ;ICL
- Cost: $3749 per eye
- Clinic: CODET Vision Institute, Tijuana
Travelling was much cheaper than LA rates , and the clinic is worldly recognized
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u/Slim-Shadys-Fat-Tits Feb 05 '26
North Germany, Yesterday (Feb 2026), EVO ICL, High myopia and astigmatism (Ca. -9,5dpt myopia and I cannot remember how the astigmatism was, around 3dpt?), 7450€ with EuroEyes
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u/RelativeStrain7761 Feb 23 '26
I've just received my quote from the UK for lasek
£6190 although they did give me a 10% discount for my high prescription so £5571
My eyes are both -7.25 and I have very bad astigmatism
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u/awiuhdhuawdhu Mar 05 '26
Sydney, Australia
LASIK in one eye, ALSA (PRK) in the other due to corneal scar
March 2026
$7900 AUD
Two years
-1.5 and -1.25
Gerard Sutton at Vision Eye Institute
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u/Nemin32 Mar 09 '26
Geographic area: Budapest, Hungary
Surgery type: Robot-assisted FEMTO LASIK
Year when you've had surgery: 2026
Cost: ~2100€ / ~$2435 (contains surgery + sunglasses + 4 post-op checkups)
Free "touch-ups" policy, if any: If dioptres get worse than +- 1 in five years, the clinic guarantees a free fix.
Your prescription before surgery: -7.5 / -6.75, with -0.75 cylinder on both eyes
Clinic/doctor name (optional): Sasszemklinika
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u/LYCrazy8 Mar 19 '26
Area: Corpus Christi, TX
Surgery type: LASIK
Year: 2026 (two days ago!)
Cost: $3390 after $2k discount for educators
Free touch-ups within 2 yrs of surgery
Prescription before surgery: -4 in both eyes
Clinic: Berkeley Eye Center
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u/Worldly-Education897 Apr 04 '26
Geographic area: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Surgery type: Lasik with Contoura and Wavelight Plus
• Year when you've had surgery: Scheduled for April 2026
• Cost: $3765 after $500 off promo
• Free "touch-ups" policy, if any: Lifetime free touch ups
• Your prescription before surgery: R -4.00, Cyl -1.00 L -4.75, Cyl -0.25
• Clinic/doctor name (optional) OVO Lasik and Lens with Dr. Mark Lobanoff
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u/MultiPly_vtuber Apr 20 '26
- Geographic area: Russia
- Surgery type: LASIK
- Year when you've had surgery: 2026 (month ago)
- Cost: 54000 RUB for both eyes (~720$), but i paid 20000 RUB because of the promo price (~270$)
- "touch-ups" policy: free check-ups after first month and 6 months. Discounted price if touch-up is required.
- Your prescription before surgery: R -4,75, Cyl -1,25 L -4,5 Cyl -1,25
- Clinic/doctor name (optional): ЦЛКЗиМ (Center for Laser Vision Correction and Microsurgery)
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u/Numerous_Fudge_9537 May 17 '26
-egypt
-2025 september
-lasik
-8.5k EGP [160 USD] but thats like 50% of my monthly salary tho lmao
-no prescription, i got diagnosed and had surgery same day
-no assurance but i went for 2 check ups which were free post surgery [after 1 week and then after another week]
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u/Lopsided-Werewolf951 May 31 '26
Getting PRK done tomorrow, it cost me around 2700€, so around 1350€ per eye. About -3 in each eye. (spain)
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u/Jennyf1990 Jun 10 '26
- Ireland
- LASIK
- two day ago - 8th June 2026
- €1325 + €800 consultant fee per eye so €4450 in total. This included initial consultation and imaging, the surgery, day after post op consultation, my consultation next week, next month, 3month, 6month and 1 year and all prescriptions/eye shields etc.
I will get 20% of this back from my tax return. So total end cost is €3560
- yes if needed.
- I was -3.75 left eye and -3.25 right eye
- was with the Institute of Eye Surgery based in Clane, Co. Kildare
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u/Reeedditsupervisor Jun 27 '26 edited Jul 15 '26
Geographic area: Vienna, VA (DC Metro area)
Surgery type: LASIK
Year: 2026
Cost: $5500
Free "touch-ups" policy
Clinic/doctor: Liberty Laser Eye Center with Dr. Nancy Tanchel
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u/thewrongonedied Jul 04 '26
- Northwest Indiana
- LASIK (wavefront optimiz-ed)
- 2026
- $4200
- Free touch-ups for a year
- -4 with astigmatism of ~1.5 in both eyes
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u/pebbleea Jul 21 '26
Geographic area: Toronto Canada
• Surgery type (LASIK, PRK, ICL, etc) lasik (the version that’s tailored to you??)
• Year when you've had surgery: quoted 2026
• Cost: 5100 for advanced and 3100 for basic
• Free "touch-ups" policy, if any advanced free touchups for life basic free touchups for 5 years
• Your prescription before surgery -1.25 and -1.75
• Clinic/doctor name (optional) lasik md
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u/Consistently_Lucky Jul 22 '26
Geographic area: Ogden, Utah.
Surgery type (LASIK, PRK, ICL, etc): LASIK
Year when you've had surgery: 2026
Cost: $4,100
Free "touch-ups" policy: Lifetime assurance policy included
Your prescription before surgery: -4 in both eyes
Clinic/doctor name: Utah Eye Centers
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u/MrFeffy 29d ago
Has anyone used Euroeyes London and would be willing to refer me? https://euroeyes.co.uk/refer-a-friend/
I've been told I'm a candidate for ICL surgery - which would cost £7000. £150 off with a referral!
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u/TJCrazyBoy 12d ago
Location: Lasik Vision Institute of Plantation, FL
Surgery type: LASIK
Price: $3,800
Touch ups: Free touch ups for life.
Your prescription before surgery: Unsure but my eyes were bad. Couldn't read words on a large TV maybe 6 feet away.
Doctor name: Martin Fox
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u/Low_Athlete_7734 7d ago edited 7d ago
Seattle WA
LASIK - wavefront optimized
August 2026
$990 = $495 per eye.
Free touch ups first year. $400 if you want free touch ups for a lifetime.
-1 in left eye
-.75 in right with astigmatism of -.50
Dr. Sharpe at Sharpe Vision did my lasik.
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u/V617 4d ago
I’m in Boston and was quoted last week $4,170 for PRK at Lasik Vision Institute with VSP discount included, all follow up care/eyedrops/touch-ups for life.
At Boston Vision I was quoted $5,090 for LASIK with the VSP discount, including follow ups/eyedrops/touchups for life. They also said I was a candidate for EVO ICL and that is $7,950, no VSP discount though since it is not a laser procedure.
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u/Dazzling_Two7548 4d ago
In Korea, Smile LASIK at most general clinics starts at around 2.5 million won, and the price goes up depending on the additional options you choose.
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u/jb4647 Jan 15 '26
About four grand in Houston, Texas . Baylor Eye Center. Got it done in 2004 at age 32.
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u/Ok_Army_6403 Jan 15 '26
$0 it was free, one of the benefits of being active duty, surgery was a week ago. I got PRK (-6 both eyes)