Eye procedures and costs
Starting prices from our research of published clinic prices, checked October 2026. Your coordinator gives you a personal quote.
Eye
ICL
Implantable collamer lens
Places a thin lens inside your eye, in front of your natural lens, to correct nearsightedness.
Time abroad
Until your one-week checkup
Eye
Cataract Surgery
Cataract removal
Removes the cloudy lens of your eye and replaces it with a clear artificial lens.
Time abroad
Until your one-week checkup
Eye
LASIK
Laser eye surgery
Laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Time abroad
Until your first checkup
Not sure where to start? Start with your concern
Not sure which treatment you need? Start with what's affecting your vision.
Plan before you book
Eye surgery abroad: what to know before you go
Compare full costs
Many clinics abroad treat international patients and quote one package that covers the surgery, a hotel and transfers. Compare full costs, not headline prices, and, as the FDA advises, don't base your decision simply on cost.
Plan your follow-up
Eye surgery needs follow-up. After LASIK, the FDA advises a checkup within 24 to 48 hours and regular checkups for at least the first six months, and your vision may take three to six months to settle. Most patients fly home within days, so ask your surgeon before you book how your follow-up will work.
Check the clinic and the surgeon
Make sure a qualified eye surgeon examines you before surgery and performs it, at a licensed clinic. We check both the clinic and the surgeon before you book.
Eye guides
Cataract Surgery Recovery: What to Expect, Week by Week
What's normal after cataract surgery, how to use your eye drops, when you can shower, drive, exercise or swim, and the signs to call your eye doctor.
Written by Bilal Hasdemir · Published 11 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
LASIK vs PRK vs ICL: Which Vision Correction Fits You?
How LASIK, PRK and ICL work, how recovery differs, who each one tends to suit and what to ask your eye doctor.
Written by Bilal Hasdemir · Published 11 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
Eye surgery: frequently asked questions
Is eye surgery abroad safe?
It can be, but safety depends on the surgeon, the clinic and whether the surgery suits your eyes. Every eye surgery has risks. After LASIK, for example, the FDA notes that some patients develop severe dry eye or glare and halos at night, and some still need glasses. Choose a qualified eye surgeon and a licensed clinic, and ask how your follow-up will work before you book.
Which eye surgery is right for me?
It depends on your eyes, and only an eye exam can tell. Before any surgery, an eye doctor checks your prescription and the health of your eyes, then explains which options suit you. Our LASIK, ICL and cataract surgery pages explain each treatment.
How long should I stay abroad?
Most patients stay 2 to 3 days for LASIK and 3 to 4 days for ICL. Cataract surgery is usually done one eye at a time, with about 4 to 5 days per eye, so treating both eyes can mean a longer stay or two trips. Your surgeon decides when you're ready to fly.
How do I choose an eye clinic abroad?
Check that the clinic is licensed by the health authority in its country, and that a qualified eye surgeon examines you and performs the surgery. Ask which laser or lens will be used and what the price includes. Your coordinator works only with verified clinics.
How does follow-up work after I get home?
Your surgeon tells you which checkups you need and when. After LASIK, the FDA advises regular checkups for at least the first six months, so plan who will see you near home. Take your surgical report and test results home with you.
Our sources
What are the risks and how can I find the right doctor for me?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration · fda.gov
What should I expect before, during, and after surgery?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration · fda.gov
