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In brief

Trans-PRK in Zurich: the essentials in brief

Trans-PRK is a surface procedure. The excimer laser removes the outermost corneal layer and reshapes the tissue beneath in a single step, without an incision, without a flap and without any instrument touching the eye. Because the corneal structure is preserved to the maximum, Trans-PRK is the first choice for thin corneas, contact sport and professions with injury risk. The price for that is a longer recovery.

✓Duration: around 15 minutes for both eyes.
✓Recovery: two to three noticeable days with a bandage lens, usable vision after three to five days, full sharpness comes over weeks.
✓Strength: no flap that could shift; the most stable choice for a thin cornea.
✓Price: CHF 1’500 per eye, SmartSurfACE with SmartPulse CHF 2’500 per eye, fixed price including follow-up checks during the first three months.
✓Alternative: anyone who needs sharp vision again quickly and has a sufficiently thick cornea does better with SmartSight.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. med. univ. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO · Last updated: 13 September 2026
20’000+procedures performed personally by Dr Derhartunian
CHF 1’500fixed price per eye, SmartSurfACE CHF 2’500
4,9 / 5from 118 Google reviewsAs of September 2026
Kreis 1Strehlgasse 33, two minutes on foot from Paradeplatz
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Trans-PRK in Zurich: Where Swiss Precision Meets Uncompromising Safety

When it comes to your eyesight, there is no room for compromise in Zurich. Trans-PRK (Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy) is the most technologically advanced evolution of classic surface treatments. As a true “no-touch” procedure, it functions entirely without an incision and without a suction ring.

SmartSight Nova & CenTrax®

In our practice at Rennweg, we do not use this procedure as a “last resort,” but as the instrument of choice for patients who demand maximum biomechanical stability. It is the preferred method for active individuals who want to enjoy Lake Zurich in summer and the Alps in winter without restrictions.

  • Zurich Excellence: Practice located directly on Rennweg / Bahnhofstrasse
  • Technology Leader: SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS NextGen (Made in Germany)
  • Top Surgeon: Dr. V. Derhartunian (FEBO & FWCRS Expertise)
  • Safety Guarantee: No flap risk (Maximum stability)
Prices & services

Price & services at a glance

Transparent, binding and without hidden costs — as Swiss medicine should be.

FIXED PRICE

Trans-PRK — touch-free and surface-based
CHF 1’500 per eye
The gentlest entry into life without glasses — ideal for thin corneas. SmartSurfACE variant: CHF 2’500 per eye.
Free initial consultation+41 44 221 95 02
Included in the fixed price
✓All follow-up checks included — structured quality-assurance schedule
✓Fixed-price guarantee — no surcharges after the preliminary examination
✓Enhancement included — if ever needed, at no extra cost
✓24/7 emergency access — you receive the surgeon’s personal mobile number
✓Preliminary examination CHF 300 — credited towards the treatment
✓Flexible instalments via our partner HeyLight
Medically reviewed by Dr. med. univ. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO · Last updated: August 2026
Results

What research shows about Trans-PRK

The following figures refer to Trans-PRK with SmartSurfACE, the surface procedure of the SCHWIND AMARIS.

96 %

achieved 20/20 or better without correction

after six months, Trans-PRK with SmartSurfACE. PubMed 39459588

98 %

achieved 20/25 or better

same analysis

0 incisions

no flap, no instrument contact

the corneal structure is preserved to the maximum

These figures come from published studies and are not our own data. Study populations differ in baseline values, time of measurement and definition of the outcome, so the figures are not directly comparable with one another. What is realistic for your eye, we tell you after the pre-examination.

Your recovery

How your recovery after Trans-PRK proceeds

Realistic guide values from practice; your personal course is closely monitored at the follow-up checks.

DAYS 0–3

Noticeable irritation up to pain possible; a bandage lens and drops help through this phase.
DAYS 4–7

The corneal surface has closed, vision improves daily.
WEEKS 2–4

Visual acuity approaches the final result, sport possible again.
MONTHS 1–3

Final result reached, accompanied by the follow-up checks.

Transparency

What are the risks, and how do we manage them?

Trans-PRK has the most demanding early phase of all laser procedures; we say so honestly:

iMore uncomfortable first days than with SmartSight or LASIK in return, the corneal structure is preserved to the maximum.
iHaze (superficial clouding) rare and largely avoidable with modern medication.
iGlare in the early period temporary.
iUnder- or overcorrection rare; touch-up included in the fixed price.
Your safety net: Should a touch-up be necessary, it is included in the fixed price at EyeLaser Zurich for up to ten years, provided you attend the annual check. And for emergencies you receive the surgeon’s personal mobile number, around the clock, including weekends.

Our Technology: SCHWIND Trans-PRK with SmartSurfACE

SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS

Many clinics offer “PRK.” At EyeLaser Zurich, we utilize SmartSurfACE technology. This is the difference between a “plane” and a “high-gloss polish.”

The SmartSurfACE Principle:
Conventional lasers often leave a microscopically rough surface on the cornea. Our AMARIS 1050RS NextGen laser utilizes the SmartPulse process. It not only models the cornea but also “polishes” it to be extremely smooth at the same time.

  • The advantage: The epithelium (the surface layer) regrows faster and more evenly over this mirror-smooth surface.
  • The result: Visual acuity returns faster (the “wow effect” is often felt shortly after surgery) and the healing phase is significantly more comfortable than with old PRK methods.

No flap, but fit faster? The SmartSight Alternative

Phake Linsen (ICL) in Zürich

We know that many patients in Zurich have demanding professional schedules (banking, IT, consulting) and cannot afford a week off, yet still do not want a corneal incision (as with classic LASIK). For these specific patients, we offer SmartSight.

The Duel of the “Flap-Free” Methods:

Trans-PRK (SmartSurfACE)

  • Principle: Surface ablation. The laser models the surface.
  • Incision: 0 mm (Completely touch-free).
  • Pain: 2–3 days of foreign body sensation.
  • Visual recovery: 1 week until fit for work.
  • Ideal for: Thin corneas, martial arts, police, maximum tissue preservation.
Glaskörpertrübung im Auge

SmartSight (Lenticule Extraction)

  • Principle: Keyhole technique. The laser forms a small disc inside, which is then removed.
  • Incision: Minimal (approx. 2 mm opening).
  • Pain: Virtually painless.
  • Visual recovery: 1–2 days until fit for work.
  • Ideal for: Patients with higher myopia who need to return to work immediately.

Our Recommendation:
If your cornea is thick enough and you desire fast healing, SmartSight is often the more comfortable choice. If your cornea is very thin or has irregular shapes, Trans-PRK remains the undefeated champion of safety.

Free yourself from the limitations of glasses and contact lenses with ultra-gentle TransPRK

Discover how this laser eye surgery alternative can change your life without touching your eye

Prices in Zurich: Transparent & All-Inclusive

We believe in transparency instead of hidden costs. Our prices are per eye and include the preliminary examination, the treatment, medication, and all follow-up checks in the first year.

EyeLaser Zurich

Trans-PRK Standard (Aberration-Free): CHF 1,500 / eye
The proven solution. This profile corrects your prescription (sphere, cylinder) and preserves the natural shape of the cornea. Ideal for “normal” eyes without specific night vision problems.

Trans-PRK Custom (Wavefront-guided): CHF 2,500 / eye
The tailor-made suit for your eye. We use diagnostic data to correct your individual corneal “fingerprint.”

  • The difference: We also correct higher-order aberrations (such as coma or trefoil).
  • Your benefit: Better contrast vision, more brilliant colors, and significantly improved night vision (fewer halos/starbursts).

For comparison – SmartSight: CHF 2,500 / eye
The premium solution for maximum comfort and the fastest healing without a flap.

The EyeLaser Suitability Check (Traffic Light System)

Sport nach der Laser-Sehkorrektur

🟢 Green light (Ideal): Thin cornea, martial artists (boxing, MMA), police/military, fear of eye incisions, mild to moderate myopia.

🟡 Yellow light (Clarification needed): Very high myopia (over -7 dpt), very dry eyes (prior therapy required).

🔴 Red light (Not suitable): Farsightedness (hyperopia), unstable keratoconus, pregnancy/breastfeeding.

Gain Clarity in 15 Minutes at Rennweg

Unsure whether Trans-PRK or SmartSight is better? You don’t have to decide right now.
Visit EyeLaser Zurich. We measure your corneal thickness and structure with micrometer precision. Then we will tell you honestly: “For your eyes and your lifestyle, method X is the safest choice.”

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