LASIK Eye Surgery Cost Calculator

Sketch all-in refractive surgery pricing for one or both eyes using standard LASIK, custom/wavefront, or SMILE midpoints.

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Your procedure

Eyes i Eyes Most patients treat both eyes the same day. Choose 1 for monovision trials or single-eye plans.
Technology tier i Technology Standard is conventional LASIK. Custom adds wavefront/topography guidance. SMILE is a small-incision lenticule procedure with its own price band.
Your state i Your state Lightly scales national clinic midpoints. Metro competition and promo pricing still dominate.

How to use this calculator

Choose one eye or both.
Select standard, custom, or SMILE pricing tier.
Pick your state for a light regional scale.
Compare the band to clinic all-in quotes (not “per eye from” ads).

Results explained

Per-eye technology midpoint × number of eyes, then × state multiplier. Advertised “from” prices often omit custom ablation, facility fees, or post-op meds that sit closer to these midpoints.

Quick reference: refractive surgery

U.S. all-in per-eye midpoints before state adjustment.

Tier	Per eye
Standard LASIK	$2,100
Custom / wavefront LASIK	$2,700
SMILE	$3,200

Not every candidate qualifies for every technology — cornea thickness and prescription matter more than price.

How the estimate is built

Total ≈ eyes × tier $/eye × state multiplier.

Example scenario

Both eyes with custom/wavefront LASIK is about $5,400 at U.S. average ($2,700 × 2).

FAQ

Is PRK the same price?

PRK is often similar to LASIK but recovery differs. Ask clinics for a PRK-specific quote if you are not a LASIK candidate.

Does insurance cover LASIK?

Usually not as a medical benefit. Some vision plans offer discounts; HSA/FSA dollars may apply — confirm with your plan.

What about lifetime enhancements?

Policies vary. Lifetime touch-up marketing may exclude certain prescriptions or charge facility fees.