When it comes to your eyes, “good” is not good enough. As a specialised centre for eye laser surgery in Zurich (District 1), we do not focus on volume, but on medical precision. We use only technology from the global market leaders (SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions) and deliberately avoid discount offers at the expense of safety.
The EyeLaser concept for Zurich:
Laser vision correction is highly effective for the most common types of refractive error. At our clinic in Zurich, we successfully treat:
The suitability and the choice of the optimal procedure are always determined individually after a comprehensive diagnostic examination.
Imagine your eye as a high-quality camera. The cornea is the outermost, clear lens that focuses incoming light so that a sharp image is formed on the retina (the camera’s “film”). In cases of refractive errors like nearsightedness or farsightedness, this focusing is faulty.
The goal of laser eye correction is to precisely and gently reshape the cornea so that light is once again perfectly focused on the retina. The result: a crystal-clear image without corrective devices.
Modern Refractive Surgery Relies on Two Highly Specialized Laser Systems
From the initial consultation to the full restoration of your vision, your journey with us is clearly structured to provide you with maximum safety and comfort.
To obtain precise measurements, it is essential that your cornea has its natural shape. We therefore ask you to take a break from contact lenses before the preliminary examination:
This is the most important step for your safety. Using state-of-the-art diagnostics, we create a detailed “map” of your eyes. This includes, among other things, corneal topography and tomography, measurement of corneal thickness (pachymetry) and analysis of higher-order aberrations (aberrometry). Based on these data, our experts decide whether treatment is safe and promising for you, and which method is best.
The procedure itself is short and stress-free. Your eyes are numbed with drops, so you will not feel any pain. A small lid holder prevents blinking. While the laser is working—often only a few seconds per eye—you fixate on a light. Our 7D eye-tracking system ensures perfect centration and safety.
Recovery is exceptionally fast with modern procedures. In the first few hours, you may experience a slight burning sensation or increased sensitivity to light. Most patients can return to everyday activities such as office work the very next day. In the first few weeks, you should not rub your eyes, avoid swimming pools and saunas, and use the prescribed eye drops consistently.
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| Method | Price per eye (CHF) | Advantages | Ideal for … |
| Trans-PRK | 1,500 – 2,000 | Touch-free, superficial, gentle | Thin cornea, sensitive eyes |
| Femto-LASIK | 1,800 – 2,200 | Proven standard, very fast recovery | Many diopter ranges |
| SmartSight (KLEx) | 2,500 | Minimally invasive, no flap, dry-eye-friendly | Sports, active professions, dry eyes |
| ICL (phakic lens) | from 3,500 | Reversible, excellent optics, high diopters | Very high myopia/astigmatism, thin cornea |
| Premium lens replacement (RLE) | from 4,000 | Permanent solution incl. Presbyopia | From approx. 45 y., presbyopia, early clouding of the lens |
This simple overview will help you with an initial assessment.
🟢 Green light (ideal candidates):
🟡 Yellow light (assessment required):
🔴 Red light (not suitable – but there are alternatives):
Alternative: For many patients who are not suitable for laser treatment, implantation of an ICL lens is an excellent and safe alternative that also enables a life without glasses.
| Method | Technology | Characteristics | Healing Time | Ideal for |
| SmartSight | Lenticule extraction | Keyhole technique, flapless, minimally invasive | 1–2 days | Active people, dry eyes, high myopia |
| Femto-LASIK 7D | Femto- & Excimer laser | Gold standard with corneal flap, very fast visual recovery | 1–2 days | Most refractive errors |
| Trans-PRK 7D | No-Touch Excimer laser | Non-contact surface treatment, maximum corneal stability | 3–5 days | Thin cornea, contact athletes |
| PresbyMAX | Femto-LASIK base | Treatment of presbyopia, for sharp vision at all distances | 2–3 days | Patients from approx. 45 years |
| ICL (EVO/EVO+) | Implantable lens | Reversible correction inside the eye, no corneal tissue removal | 1 day | Very high refractive error, thin cornea, dry eyes |
| Lens replacement | Trifocal lenses/EDOF lenses | Replacement of the natural lens, corrects refractive error & presbyopia | 2–4 days | Patients over 50, early cataract |
Many patients in Zurich ask us: “Should I choose the proven LASIK or the new SmartSight?” Here is the medical comparison.
How it works: A small flap is created, lifted, the cornea underneath is treated with the laser, and the flap is repositioned.
How it works: The laser cuts a lenticule (a small disc of tissue) inside the cornea. It is removed through a tiny access point. No flap.
Conclusion: If you play contact sports or suffer from dry eyes, SmartSight is usually the better choice. For farsighted patients, Femto-LASIK remains the gold standard.
Dr med Victor Derhartunian (FEBO, FWCRS), lead surgeon at EyeLaser Zurich, says:
“In my practice in Zurich, I meet people who have very high standards for their lives and their health. My most important task is to explain complex medical matters in an understandable way and to answer every question honestly. We take the time to build trust and to find the best and safest solution together. The most wonderful moment is always the sparkle in patients’ eyes at the first follow-up, when they realise that their dream of a life without glasses has become reality.”
Your safety is our top priority. Please therefore follow these recommendations:
Are you ready to take the decisive step towards a life of clarity and freedom? Find out whether you are suitable for laser eye treatment.
Book an appointment for a comprehensive preliminary examination. Our expert team at EyeLaser Zurich looks forward to advising you personally and answering all your questions.
Schedule your preliminary examination nowEyeLaser in Zurich offers only the most modern and gentle procedures, including the minimally invasive SmartSight method, the gold-standard Femto-LASIK 7D, as well as lens implants for special requirements.
Ideal candidates are between 18 and 60 years old, have had stable vision for at least one year, and have healthy eyes without conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma.
Thanks to anesthetic eye drops, the procedure itself is completely painless, and the most modern procedures allow for very rapid recovery, often within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes, the corneal correction achieved by the laser is permanent; however, the natural aging process of the eye, such as presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), continues to progress.
At EyeLaser, risks are reduced to an absolute minimum through an extremely thorough preliminary examination and the use of state-of-the-art 7D tracking technology, with temporary dry eyes being the most common side effect.
The cost depends on the method chosen and the complexity of your refractive error. At EyeLaser, we focus on transparent pricing with no hidden costs. You will learn the exact amount during the non-binding preliminary examination, after we have determined the best method for you.
With SmartSight and Femto-LASIK, most patients can return to work (office work) and drive the next day. With Trans-PRK, it usually takes 3–5 days to achieve sufficient visual acuity.
Yes, laser treatment corrects your existing refractive error, but it does not stop the natural ageing of the eye. So-called presbyopia occurs in almost everyone from around the age of 40–45 and then requires reading glasses. However, for patients in this age group, we also offer lasting solutions for this with PresbyMAX or lens replacement.
Yes, the change in the shape of the cornea is permanent. In rare cases, minimal changes in prescription can occur over many years, but these usually do not need to be corrected. If required, an enhancement is possible in most cases.
EyeLaser stands for the combination of state-of-the-art, validated technology (SCHWIND 7D systems, ATOS femtosecond laser), the high expertise of an internationally renowned surgeon, and uncompromising Swiss quality and safety standards. We do not just correct refractive errors—we give you quality of life.
We can reassure you about this. Thanks to highly effective anaesthetic eye drops that we administer shortly before the procedure, the treatment itself is completely pain-free. You may feel slight pressure, but no pain. Modern lasers also work so quickly—often only a few seconds per eye—that the procedure is over before you have time to worry. After modern procedures such as SmartSight or Femto-LASIK, a mild foreign-body sensation may occur for a few hours, but it subsides quickly.
The correction achieved by the laser on the cornea is permanent. The refractive error for which you were treated generally does not return, provided your prescription was stable before the procedure. What does change over the course of life, however, is the natural ageing of the eye. From about the age of 45, almost everyone develops presbyopia, which may require reading glasses. This is a separate, natural process that laser treatment does not stop. For this need, however, we offer specialised solutions such as PresbyMAX.
No surgical procedure is completely risk-free; however, laser eye surgery is among the safest medical procedures worldwide. At EyeLaser, we minimise this residual risk through three key pillars: 1) an extremely thorough preliminary examination to identify potential risk factors; 2) the use of the latest technology with 7D eye tracking, which compensates for any involuntary eye movement in real time; 3) the extensive experience of our lead surgeon. The most common side effect is temporary dry eyes, which we treat effectively with eye drops.
Returning to sport is surprisingly fast and a major advantage for an active lifestyle in Switzerland. With minimally invasive procedures such as SmartSight or Femto-LASIK, you can resume light activities such as jogging or going to the gym after just a few days. For intensive sports, contact sports, as well as swimming in the lake or chlorinated water and sauna visits, you should wait about 2–4 weeks to allow the cornea to heal optimally and safely.
Yes, in over 99% of cases, both eyes are treated one after the other in the same session. This has the advantage that you only go through the entire process—preparation, procedure and healing—once. Modern procedures are so safe and recovery is so fast that bilateral treatment is the global standard.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the female body undergoes significant hormonal fluctuations. These can temporarily affect the stability of your prescription and alter wound healing. To ensure an absolutely precise and long-term stable result, we only perform the procedure once hormone levels have normalised again. We recommend waiting about 3–6 months after weaning before scheduling a preliminary examination.
No. It is important to understand the difference here: amblyopia is a neural developmental disorder in which the brain has learned to ignore the visual input from one eye. Laser treatment perfectly corrects the refractive error of the eye itself (the “hardware”), but it cannot restore the learned neural connection between the eye and the brain (the “software”). This means that after the procedure, the visual performance of the amblyopic eye cannot be better than it was before with the best possible glasses or contact lens correction.
