Prices by treatment
| Treatment | Per eye | Both eyes | Both, after 20% relief |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASIKFlap and laser; quickest recovery | €1,500 to €2,600 | €3,000 to €5,200 | €2,400 to €4,160 |
| LASEK, PRK or TransPRKSurface laser; no flap, slower first week | €800 to €2,600 | €1,600 to €5,200 | €1,280 to €4,160 |
| SMILEKeyhole laser; few clinics on the island | €2,600 | €5,200 | €4,160 |
| Implantable contact lens (ICL)Lens inside the eye; high prescriptions | €2,900 to €3,900 | €5,800 to €7,800 | €4,640 to €6,240 |
| Lens replacement (RLE)New lens; usually from about 50 | €2,900 to €3,700 | €5,800 to €7,400 | €4,640 to €5,920 |
Per eye and both eyes, in euro. Our guide, not a quote.
Why the range is so wide
- Your prescription. Headline 'from' prices are for low prescriptions; at some clinics fewer than a quarter of eyes assessed qualify for the lowest price.
- The treatment. Surface treatment (LASEK, PRK) starts lowest, LASIK sits in the middle, SMILE is about €2,600 an eye, and implantable lenses and lens replacement cost €2,900 to €3,900.
- Custom treatment. Wavefront or topography-guided treatment starts from about €2,000 an eye.
- The setting. Hospital-based eye centres can sit at the top of the range.
- Aftercare. How many check-ups, for how long, and whether a top-up is included.
What isn't a factor
Your county. Clinics in Cork, Galway and Dublin charge in the same range, and the assessment and check-ups often happen at smaller clinics nearer home. What changes outside the cities is the travel time, not the price.
After tax relief
Laser treatment for defective eyesight qualifies for health expenses relief at 20%. On LASIK for both eyes at €3,000 to €5,200, you get €600 to €1,040 back, so it costs €2,400 to €4,160. How to claim.
Before you pay a deposit
Get the price in writing after your assessment, per eye and for both, with the aftercare listed. Don't book or pay on the day of a free consultation. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists advises at least a week between seeing the surgeon and deciding, and a deposit you can get back.
Questions people ask
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.
What is the lowest price for laser eye surgery in Ireland?
Surface treatment (LASEK or PRK) for a low prescription, from about €800 an eye. Higher prescriptions cost more at the same clinic.
Does the price include the consultation?
Assessments range from free to €200. Ask whether a paid assessment comes off the treatment price.