How much is laser eye surgery in Ireland?
€800 to €2,600 per eye, so €1,600 to €5,200 for both eyes. Most people pay €1,500 to €2,600 an eye.
How much is laser eye surgery for both eyes?
€1,600 to €5,200, or €1,280 to €4,160 after the 20% tax relief.
Is laser eye surgery covered by health insurance?
Not usually. Irish Life Health and Laya healthcare list member discounts of 15% and 10% at partner clinics.
Can I get tax relief on laser eye surgery?
Yes. Revenue treats laser treatment for defective eyesight as health care: you claim 20% back through myAccount.
Is there finance for laser eye surgery?
Many clinics offer monthly payments, some at 0% over 10 or 12 months. Check the APR and the total repayable.
Does the consultation cost anything?
Assessments range from free to €200. Some clinics take a paid one off the treatment price.
Who contacts me if I send the form?
One Irish eye clinic, not five. They contact you to arrange an assessment and give you a written price. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
How much is laser eye surgery for both eyes in Ireland?
€1,600 to €5,200, or €1,280 to €4,160 after 20% tax relief. LASIK for both eyes is €3,000 to €5,200.
Why are laser eye surgery prices quoted per eye?
Because each eye is measured and treated separately, and some people only need one eye done. Most people have both.
How much is LASIK in Ireland?
€1,500 to €2,600 per eye, €3,000 to €5,200 for both eyes.
Is LASIK cheaper than LASEK?
Not always. LASEK starts lower (€800 to €2,600 per eye) but the top of both ranges is the same. The prescription matters more than the treatment.
Is it cheaper to have both eyes done together?
Some clinics price both eyes as a pair; most simply double the per-eye price. Ask.
Do I pay more if one eye is worse?
Sometimes. The price can depend on each eye's prescription, so the two eyes can be priced differently.
Is the consultation free?
At some clinics. Others charge up to €200 for a full assessment, sometimes taken off the treatment price.
Are top-ups included?
It depends on the clinic. Ask how long a top-up is included for and what happens after.
Does Vhi cover laser eye surgery?
Vhi's member offers page lists no laser eye surgery offer. Check your own table of benefits, or ring Vhi and ask for the answer in writing.
Does Laya cover laser eye surgery?
Laya healthcare lists a 10% discount on laser eye treatment at participating centres, not cover under the plan.
Is laser eye surgery tax deductible in Ireland?
Yes. You claim health expenses relief at 20% from Revenue on what you paid.
How long do I have to claim?
Four years. Claims for older years are out of time.
Can I get laser eye surgery on finance in Ireland?
Yes, many clinics offer monthly payments, some at 0% over 10 or 12 months.
Is 0% finance really free?
Often, for the set months. Check what happens after, and whether the price is higher with finance than without.
Is cheap laser eye surgery safe?
It can be, if the assessment, the surgeon and the aftercare are the same. A low price for low prescriptions isn't a warning sign in itself.
Why is laser eye surgery cheaper abroad?
Lower costs, and the price often leaves out the check-ups you need at home over the following year.
How long does laser eye surgery last?
The correction is permanent, but your eyes still age. Reading glasses arrive from the mid-forties either way.
Will I save money with laser eye surgery?
Often over ten years or more if you wear contact lenses every day. Less if you only wear glasses some of the time.
Why is an ICL more expensive than laser?
It is an operation inside the eye with a lens made for you, usually in a hospital setting.
Is lens replacement covered by health insurance?
Not as a treatment to reduce glasses. Cataract surgery is a different matter: ask your insurer about your own plan.