Treating Refractive Errors in Zurich: Correct Your Vision Safely & Precisely

Prices vary depending on medical indication and method used (e.g., TransPRK from approximately CHF 1,500 per eye, SmartSight/FemtoLASIK at higher prices, premium lenses depending on model). After the non-binding initial examination, you will receive a transparent, guaranteed fixed price.

Yes, to make visual freedom accessible to everyone, we offer flexible financing and installment payment models. Speak to our team discreetly about this during the initial consultation.

Our fixed price includes the surgical procedure, use of state-of-the-art lasers, all medical consumables, and essential follow-up examinations within the defined period.

In Switzerland, basic insurance (KVG) generally does not cover eye laser treatments, as they are considered lifestyle procedures. However, many supplementary insurance policies (VVG) contribute with flat-rate payments. Clarify this directly with your insurance company in advance.

Plan approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for the comprehensive medical pre-examination. We measure your eyes with state-of-the-art diagnostics to micrometer precision and dilate your pupils to assess the retina precisely.

Yes. Since you will receive medication after the procedure and your vision will initially be blurred, an accompanying person is mandatory for your safe journey home.

On the day of surgery, you may not drive under any circumstances. We will typically confirm at the follow-up examination the next day when you may use the steering wheel (and your driver’s license) regularly again.

Soft lenses must be discontinued for at least one week, rigid (hard) contact lenses for at least two to three weeks before the main examination, as they temporarily alter the shape of the cornea.

No. The eye is completely anesthetized with special drops before the procedure. You may feel at most slight pressure or a slight cold sensation, but no pain.

Do not worry, this is a myth. A lid speculum prevents blinking. In addition, we use a 7D eye tracker that monitors the position of your eye over 1,000 times per second. At the slightest movement, the laser immediately adjusts or switches off in milliseconds.

SmartSight is the latest evolution of lenticule extraction. Unlike older procedures, the SCHWIND ATOS laser uses active cyclotorsion tracking. This means: when you lie down and the eye rotates slightly, the laser detects this and compensates for the axes—extremely important for astigmatism.

In modern refractive laser surgery with today’s safety standards, complete blindness from the laser is practically impossible. We always work on the outermost layer of the eye, the cornea, not inside at the optic nerve.

SmartSurface TransPRK is a “touch-free” procedure. The laser removes the epithelium more gently and precisely than would ever be possible mechanically. This significantly accelerates healing and reduces discomfort after surgery.

ICL are implantable contact lenses that are placed in the eye in addition to the natural lens. They are ideal for patients with very high refractive errors, extremely thin corneas, or severe dry eye, as no corneal tissue is removed.

The most permanent and elegant solution from approximately age 50-55 is refractive lens exchange. The natural lens is replaced with high-tech lenses (trifocal or EDOF). This allows you to see sharply at all distances and you can never develop cataracts later.

Yes, at EyeLaser we also offer laser cataract surgery. Here, a femtosecond laser performs the highly precise incisions, making the procedure even gentler and more predictable than the manual scalpel method.

Depending on the method and occupation. With SmartSight, FemtoLASIK, and ICL, you can often return to work after 1–2 days. With TransPRK, it is best to plan for 4–5 days of downtime (especially for screen work).

Light jogging is often possible after 3-5 days. Heavy strength training, swimming, or ball sports should be paused for approximately 4 weeks to protect against infections or injuries.

You should avoid mascara, eyeshadow, and eyeliner for at least one week to prevent tiny particles from entering the eye or rubbing vigorously when removing makeup.

Our medical goal is your independence from glasses. Should the desired result not be fully achieved after the initial healing phase in rare cases, medically appropriate enhancement laser corrections within a predefined period (often 1 year) are included in the treatment price.

SCHWIND is a renowned manufacturer whose systems (such as the Amaris 1050RS) are known industry-wide for their unmatched ablation speed, tissue preservation, and unique eye-tracking systems. It is uncompromising top quality.

Keratoconus is a progressive corneal weakness. To avoid a later corneal transplant, we strengthen the corneal fibers with a UV light-based method called crosslinking (CXL), or insert modern CAIRS segments.

With severe dry eyes (Sicca syndrome), we advise against LASIK. Better alternatives are then ICL lens implantation or the tissue-sparing SmartSight method, which barely severs the fine corneal nerves.

The corneal modification by the laser is permanent. Your farsightedness, nearsightedness, or astigmatism is permanently corrected. Only natural presbyopia (from mid-40s) affects everyone and may later require wearing reading glasses.

We strive to serve patients promptly. We can often offer you an appointment for the eligibility check or our live Q&A webinar within a few days. Contact us directly by phone or online!