LASIK Cost: Prices With & Without Insurance

LASIK is priced per eye, and that is the detail most likely to throw off a comparison. An advertised price may be for one eye or for both, so check which before you compare offices. Every figure on this page is per eye.

The numbers were checked on Oct 12, 2026. Sources use different samples and definitions, which is why the ranges below do not match exactly. A licensed eye surgeon decides what treatment fits you, and this page covers cost only.

The headline average from All About Vision is $2,246 each per eye. The table above breaks the price down by technique, using CareCredit figures. Standard LASIK is the lowest, and the wavefront and bladeless rows cost more on average.

Wavefront LASIK uses detailed measurements of how light moves through the eye to guide the laser. Bladeless LASIK uses a laser instead of a blade to create the corneal flap. Each adds technology and time, which may explain the higher price. Your surgeon can tell you whether either option applies to your eyes.

Per eye, not per person

Multiply the per-eye price by two for both eyes. A clinic may quote a combined price, a per-eye price, or a package with a discount. Get the quote in writing and ask exactly which eyes it covers.

Local costs shape what clinics charge. The averages below are for standard LASIK per eye in four large states.

California is highest of the four and Texas is lowest, but your own city could differ. Clinics in large metro areas often charge more, and a practice's equipment and surgeon experience also affect the fee. To compare near you, ask two or three clinics for a quote that covers the same procedure.

Four sources are compared below, and they disagree on both the low and high ends.

The sources may sample different clinics, measure different technologies, or count different parts of the visit. Some figures come from a survey of providers, and others from published price ranges. Use them to set a budget.

Ask what the price covers. A complete quote may include:

• the initial consultation and eye measurements
• the procedure itself
• follow-up visits for a set period
• enhancement or touch-up procedures, if the clinic offers them

Some clinics charge for the consultation, and others do not. Some limit the follow-up window or charge extra for a touch-up. Ask for these terms before you pay a deposit.

Vision insurance and medical insurance generally treat LASIK as elective, so many plans do not pay for it. Some vision plans offer a discount through contracted providers. A few employers also offer LASIK discounts, and you may use a health savings or flexible spending account to pay.

Check with your insurer and your employer's benefits office. Ask whether your plan:

• offers a discount at participating clinics
• allows payment from an HSA or FSA
• pays anything toward the procedure

Do not assume a discount applies until the clinic confirms it in writing.

Many clinics offer payment plans, and several partner with healthcare credit cards or loans. Read the terms of any financing carefully. Check whether interest is deferred or charged from day one, what the rate is after any promotional period, and whether there is a fee for early payoff.

An HSA or FSA lets you use pretax money, which may reduce your effective cost. Plan around your account's contribution and deadline rules.

• Is the quoted price for one eye or both?
• Which technique does the price cover?
• Does it include the consultation, follow-up visits, and touch-ups?
• Are there extra fees for testing or medication?
• What financing options do you offer, and at what rate?
• Can I get the full price in writing?

For any question about whether LASIK is right for you, see a licensed eye doctor.