In brief
What does laser eye surgery cost?
At EyeLaser Zurich, laser eye surgery costs CHF 1’500 to CHF 3’000 per eye, depending on the procedure – CHF 3’000 to CHF 6’000 for both eyes. Presbyopia correction with PresbyMAX costs CHF 3’300 per eye. Lenses: ICL CHF 4’500, lens replacement CHF 5’000 per eye. The price includes the procedure, the check-ups during the first three months and any enhancement needed up to ten years. The pre-examination (CHF 300) is credited towards your treatment; medication is available on prescription from a pharmacy. You can pay in interest-free instalments over six months.
✓Fixed price per procedure – no surcharge is added after the pre-examination
✓Free initial consultation with our team; you will see the doctor at the pre-examination
✓All laser procedures are performed personally by Dr. med. univ. Victor Derhartunian
Most requested
Laser eye surgery: the three most requested procedures
All prices per eye, including check-ups during the first three months and enhancement up to ten years.
Most often chosenSmartSightLenticule extraction without a flap
CHF 2’500per eye
both eyes CHF 5’000 · 6 × about CHF 833 interest-free
✓No flap, an incision of just a few millimetres
✓On the SCHWIND ATOS with eye tracking
✓With Nova software (Centrax centration): CHF 3’000 per eye
Femto-LASIKProcedure with a flap (corneal flap)
CHF 1’800per eye
both eyes CHF 3’600 · 6 × CHF 600 interest-free
✓Good vision usually by the next day
✓A procedure proven over many years
✓Wavefront-guided: CHF 2’500 per eye
Trans-PRKSurface procedure without an incision
CHF 1’500per eye
both eyes CHF 3’000 · 6 × CHF 500 interest-free
✓No incision and no flap
✓Also an option with a thinner cornea
✓Wavefront-guided: CHF 2’500 per eye
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Price table
Laser eye surgery: prices of all procedures
All prices are per eye and are fixed prices per procedure. The pre-examination shows which procedure suits your eye.
| Procedure | per eye | both eyes | 6 months interest-free, per month (both eyes) | In brief |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartSight | CHF 2’500 | CHF 5’000 | about CHF 833 | Lenticule extraction without a flap, small incision |
| SmartSight Nova | CHF 3’000 | CHF 6’000 | CHF 1’000 | SmartSight with newer software: Centrax centration, greater precision |
| Femto-LASIK | CHF 1’800 | CHF 3’600 | CHF 600 | Procedure with a flap (corneal flap) |
| Femto-LASIK wavefront-guided | CHF 2’500 | CHF 5’000 | about CHF 833 | individual profile based on wavefront measurement |
| Trans-PRK | CHF 1’500 | CHF 3’000 | CHF 500 | Surface procedure without an incision |
| Trans-PRK wavefront-guided | CHF 2’500 | CHF 5’000 | about CHF 833 | individual profile based on wavefront measurement |
| EASE | CHF 2’000 | CHF 4’000 | about CHF 667 | Surface procedure on the SCHWIND ATOS |
| PresbyMAX | CHF 3’300 | CHF 6’600 | CHF 1’100 | for presbyopia, usually over 45 |
Lenses and presbyopia
When laser eye surgery is not suitable: ICL, lens replacement and solutions for presbyopia
Included in the price for lens procedures: the procedure, the lens, the protective eye shield and check-ups during the first three months. Full details on the page Cost of lens surgery.
ICLImplantable lens; the cornea remains untouched
CHF 4’500per eye
both eyes CHF 9’000 · 6 × CHF 1’500 interest-free
✓Reversible – the lens can be removed again
✓Short-sightedness up to −25, long-sightedness up to +10 dioptres
✓Including the lens and any laser fine-tuning needed
Lens replacementRefractive lens exchange (RLE)
CHF 5’000per eye
both eyes CHF 10’000 · 6 × about CHF 1’667 interest-free
✓Same price for every lens, including trifocal and EDOF
✓With femtosecond laser (FLACS): CHF 6’000 per eye
✓Including any laser fine-tuning needed
PresbyopiaRead again without reading glasses
CHF 3’300–5’000per eye
✓PresbyMAX (laser): CHF 3’300 per eye
✓Allotex TransForm (corneal implant): CHF 5’000 per eye
✓Lens replacement: CHF 5’000 per eye
iCataract: Basic insurance pays for the operation. Per eye, you only pay the surcharge for the lens category you choose: one distance CHF 700, several distances (EDOF, multifocal, toric) CHF 2’700, with femtosecond laser an additional CHF 1’000 – Cataract
iKeratoconus: Crosslinking CHF 2’300, CAIRS CHF 4’500 per eye as a self-payer; if progression is documented, health insurers often grant cost approval for crosslinking – Keratoconus
How your price is set
Your fixed price in three steps
1Free initial consultation
20–30 minutes with our team: your questions, an initial assessment.
free of charge
2Pre-examination
About two hours of measurements; afterwards you will know which procedure suits your eye.
CHF 300, credited towards treatment
3Your fixed price
The price of the chosen procedure applies – no surcharge is added after the pre-examination.
per eye, as in the table
Transparency
What the price includes – and what it does not
Included in the price
✓The procedure using the method you have chosen
✓Check-ups during the first three months – thereafter an annual check-up at CHF 180
✓Enhancement up to ten years after the procedure at no extra cost, provided you attend your annual check-up with us
✓Availability after the procedure – around the clock during the first 24 hours
Charged separately
iInitial consultation: free of charge, 20–30 minutes, with our team
iPre-examination: CHF 300, credited if you go ahead with treatment
iMedication and eye drops after the procedure: on prescription, obtained separately from a pharmacy
iAnnual check-up: CHF 180 – which also serves as your routine eye examination
What your price depends on
✓The procedure – Trans-PRK, Femto-LASIK, EASE or SmartSight. Which one is suitable for you is decided by your cornea, not your budget.
✓Standard or wavefront-guided – With the wavefront-guided procedure, the profile is calculated individually after an additional measurement.
✓Corneal thickness and shape – These determine whether a flap procedure is safe or whether a surface procedure or a lens is a better fit.
✓One or both eyes – All prices are per eye. The pre-examination (CHF 300) is charged only once and is credited towards your treatment.
Who pays what
Health insurance, taxes and instalments
Health insurance
Basic insurance: If there is a medical reason – such as very high values or a large difference between the two eyes – basic insurance pays in principle; cost approval is required before the procedure.
Supplementary insurance: Many supplementary insurance policies contribute between CHF 150 and CHF 1’500, depending on the product. We recommend obtaining cost approval beforehand – we will help you with this.
What the individual insurers pay · Laser eye surgery and health insurance
Taxes
Medical expenses you pay yourself are deductible to the extent that they exceed the deductible threshold: for federal tax and in the Canton of Zurich this is 5 % of net income, in St. Gallen 2 %, and for the cantonal tax of Basel-Landschaft there is no threshold. As of the 2027 tax period, Circular No. 11a of the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV) explicitly lists laser eye surgery as a medical expense.
Example for the Canton of Zurich: net income CHF 80’000, deductible threshold 5 % = CHF 4’000. If treatment of both eyes costs CHF 5’000, CHF 1’000 is deductible – together with your other medical expenses for the year.
Instalment payments
For six months you pay in interest-free instalments, directly with us and without a bank check. Example: Femto-LASIK for both eyes (CHF 3’600) comes to CHF 600 per month. For longer terms we put you in touch with our partner heylight, where a credit check and market interest rates apply.
Who treats you
Your surgeon
All laser procedures are performed personally by Dr. med. univ. Victor Derhartunian. He is an FMH specialist in ophthalmology, FEBO, FWCRS, has worked in refractive surgery since 2006 and has performed about 25’000 refractive procedures.
As medical director, he oversees all medical care and all measurement data – including the pre-examination that determines your price.
The honest calculation
Laser eye surgery or glasses and contact lenses: costs over 20 years
Single-vision glassesCHF 2’500–5’500
Varifocal glasses (from about 45)CHF 4’000–9’000
Monthly lenses incl. care productsCHF 8’000–14’000
Daily lensesCHF 14’000–22’000
Laser eye surgery, both eyes, one-offCHF 3’000–6’000
The figures for glasses and contact lenses are Swiss market guide values, not offers from EyeLaser. Laser correction does not make you free of glasses forever: presbyopia sets in from around the age of 45, regardless of whether you have had laser treatment. There are dedicated procedures for this, such as PresbyMAX or refractive lens exchange.
Checklist
What to look out for when comparing prices
1Is the price per eye or for both eyes? In Switzerland, «per eye» is customary – for both eyes, calculate double.
2What is included? Ask about follow-up checks, any enhancement and medication.
3Is the procedure wavefront-guided? A standard price often applies only to the standard profile; the individual calculation costs more.
4Who performs the procedure? At EyeLaser, Dr. Derhartunian performs all laser procedures personally.
5What is added after the pre-examination? Nothing at our clinic: the price quoted per procedure is the final price.
Frequently asked questions about costs
Prices taken from our price list, as of October 2026.
How much does laser eye surgery cost per eye?
At EyeLaser Zurich, CHF 1’500 (Trans-PRK) to CHF 3’000 (SmartSight Nova) per eye. Presbyopia correction with PresbyMAX costs CHF 3’300 per eye.
How much does laser eye surgery cost for both eyes?
Twice the price per eye, i.e. CHF 3’000 to CHF 6’000. The pre-examination (CHF 300) is charged only once and is credited towards the treatment.
Can I have only one eye treated?
Yes, if only one eye needs correction. In that case you pay the price for one eye.
At what prescription does health insurance pay?
Basic insurance pays in principle if there is a medical reason, such as very high values or a large difference between the two eyes. Cost approval is required before the procedure; we will help you with this.
Does supplementary insurance contribute to laser eye surgery?
Many supplementary insurance policies contribute between CHF 150 and CHF 1’500, depending on the product. You will find an overview by insurer in our guide Laser eye surgery and supplementary insurance.
Can I deduct laser eye surgery from my taxes?
Yes, as medical expenses, to the extent that they exceed the deductible threshold – for federal tax and in the Canton of Zurich 5 % of net income. We will issue you with a detailed invoice.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Six months interest-free, directly with us and without a bank check. Longer terms are available through our partner heylight at market interest rates.
Is medication included in the price?
No. You receive medication and eye drops for the period after the procedure on prescription and obtain them separately from a pharmacy.
What does an enhancement cost?
Any enhancement needed is included at no extra cost for up to ten years after the procedure, provided you attend your annual check-up with us.
What does the pre-examination cost?
The comprehensive pre-examination costs CHF 300 and is credited if you go ahead with treatment. The initial consultation with our team beforehand is free of charge.
Why do wavefront-guided procedures cost more?
Before the procedure, your eye is additionally measured and the laser profile is calculated individually. Whether this makes sense for your eye is clarified at the pre-examination.
Your personal price
Your personal price is set after the pre-examination – with no surcharges afterwards. Start with the free initial consultation or call us: 044 221 95 02.
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Laser eye surgery overview · Health insurance · Taxes · Cost of lens surgery · Presbyopia · Cataract · Keratoconus