Refractive surgery prices
Full transparency on our LASIK, PRK, SMILE, PresbyLASIK and ICL EVO phakic implant prices. Prices for both eyes; the laser package covers the procedure and the first month of follow-up; ICL phakic implant by quote. Assessment and drops billed separately.
Price comparison table
Each technique matches specific indications. A complete pre-operative assessment determines the solution suited to your eye.
| Technique | Clinic package | Surgeon’s fees | Total (both eyes) | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRK / Trans-PRK | 600 € | 1 900 € | 2 500 € | Thin corneas, contact sports, high-risk occupations |
| LASIK | 900 € | 2 100 € | 3 000 € | Myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism: fast recovery |
| SMILE | 1 200 € | 2 100 € | 3 300 € | Myopia, astigmatism, dry eye, mini-incision |
| PresbyLASIK | 1 200 € | 2 300 € | 3 500 € | Presbyopia (near vision after age 45) |
| ICL EVO phakic implant | €650 + €48 (Sainte-Geneviève, both eyes) | 1 200 € / eye | from 4 700 € (both eyes, excluding anaesthetist fees) | High refractive errors, corneas too thin for laser. Implant billed by quote according to the model (EVO standard or toric). |
Refractive surgery — Comparison tool
LASIK, PRK, SMILE or ICL: which technique?
Four ways to correct myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism and do without glasses. None is “better” in absolute terms: the choice depends on your eye and your priorities. Compare them below.
| Criterion | LASIKflap + laserisolated · click to close | PRKsurface, no-touchisolated · click to close | SMILEmini-incisionisolated · click to close | ICLimplant inside the eyeisolated · click to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For whom | Moderate myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, with sufficient corneal thickness. | Same conditions, but thinner cornea or a job/sport with risk of impact. | Mainly myopia (± astigmatism), cornea to be preserved. | High myopia/hyperopia, or a cornea too thin for laser. |
| Principle / procedure | A thin flap is lifted, the laser reshapes the stroma, the flap is repositioned. | The laser removes the epithelium then reshapes the surface (all-laser); a bandage contact lens is applied. | The laser cuts a lenticule, removed through a 2–4 mm incision. | A soft implant is slid behind the iris, without removing any tissue. |
| Recovery | Very fast — clear vision in 24–48 h. | Slower — 4 to 7 days, vision stable within a few weeks. | Fast — a few days. | Fast — 1 to 2 days. |
| Pain / comfort | Well tolerated, mild discomfort for a few hours. | Marked discomfort for 3–5 days (while the surface heals over). | Well tolerated, mild discomfort. | Well tolerated, mild discomfort. |
| Durability / reversibility | Permanent; enhancement possible. | Permanent. | Permanent. | Permanent but reversible: the implant can be removed or replaced. |
| Vision targeted | Distance (and near with monovision / presbyLASIK). | Distance (and near with monovision). | Distance. | Distance. |
| Main risks | Temporary dryness, halos; flap complications (rare). | Initial discomfort, transient corneal haze (rare). | Less dryness; somewhat more limited range of corrections. | Intraocular surgery (rare infection); monitoring of eye pressure. |
| Price / cover | €€ — €3,000 both eyes, procedure and first month of follow-up; not reimbursed. | €€ — €2,500 both eyes, procedure and first month of follow-up; not reimbursed. | €€€ — €3,300 both eyes, procedure and first month of follow-up; not reimbursed. | €€€€ — on quotation, from 4 700 € for both eyes, anaesthetist’s fees not included; not reimbursed. |
| Recommended if… | you want an ultra-fast recovery and your cornea allows it. | your cornea is thin or you practise a contact sport. | you are myopic and prefer a minimally invasive mini-incision. | your myopia is high or your cornea is too thin for laser. |
Tip: hover over a row to follow it, click a technique’s header to isolate it, or choose what matters most to you.
The right choice is decided during consultation, after a complete assessment (topography, corneal thickness, pupil, refractive error to correct). Several techniques may be suitable: your priorities — speed, comfort, reversibility — often make the difference.
Educational diagram — Dr Moïse Tourabaly, ophthalmologist. For information only, does not replace a medical opinion: only the assessment determines the technique suited to your eye.
Breakdown by technique
Each package covers the procedure, the follow-up consultations during the first post-operative month and any laser enhancement within the first six months.
PRK / Trans-PRK
Surface laser, cornea preserved
Package for both eyes
- Clinic package
- 600 €
- Surgeon’s fees
- 1 900 €
- Total both eyes
- 2 500 €
- No corneal cut
- Ideal for thin corneas, combat sports, high-risk occupations
- Longer visual recovery (3-5 days, therapeutic lens removal)
LASIK
Reference technique, express recovery
Package for both eyes
- Clinic package
- 900 €
- Surgeon’s fees
- 2 100 €
- Total both eyes
- 3 000 €
- Femtosecond + excimer laser
- Functional recovery in 24-48 h
- Myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism
SMILE
Mini-incision, more stable cornea
Package for both eyes
- Clinic package
- 1 200 €
- Surgeon’s fees
- 2 100 €
- Total both eyes
- 3 300 €
- Femtosecond laser only
- Less post-op dry eye
- Myopia and astigmatism
PresbyLASIK
Near + distance vision without glasses after age 45
Package for both eyes
- Clinic package
- 1 200 €
- Surgeon’s fees
- 2 300 €
- Total both eyes
- 3 500 €
- Personalised multifocal LASIK
- Correction of presbyopia + residual error
- Adaptation over 4-6 weeks
ICL EVO phakic implant
Solution for high refractive errors or thin corneas
Personalised price after assessment
- Clinique Sainte-Geneviève fee
- €650 + €48 day-surgery (both eyes)
- Surgeon’s fees
- 1 200 € / eye
- ICL EVO implant
- 790 à 1 250 € / eye
- Anaesthetist’s fees
- On quote
- Soft implant placed behind the iris
- Reversible, replaceable
- Myopia > 10 D, corneas ineligible for laser
What is included in each package
The laser package (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, PresbyLASIK) covers the procedure and the operating theatre: the follow-up consultations of the first post-operative month and any laser enhancement within the first 6 months, where medically justified, are included. The pre-operative assessment and the post-operative drops are billed separately. The ICL phakic implant is set out in an itemised quote: the implant itself and the anaesthetist’s fees are billed separately.
Pre-operative consultation
Detailed medical discussion with Dr Tourabaly
Complete assessment
Sirius topography (CSO), IOL Master 700 biometry (Zeiss), pachymetry, aberrometry, tear film, fundus examination
Surgery on both eyes
Bilateral procedure, use of the operating theatre, laser equipment
First 4 weeks of follow-up included
All post-operative consultations of the first 4 weeks (D+1, D+7, D+15 and D+30) are included in the package, at no additional charge.
Enhancement during the first 6 months included
Any medically justified enhancement carried out within 6 months of the procedure is covered with no additional surgical fees (excluding any operating-theatre charges).
Post-op treatments
Prescription and first set of post-operative eye drops
Payment methods and reimbursements
Several options to fit the investment to your budget.
Payment in full
Bank card, transfer or cheque on the day of the procedure. A paid invoice is always provided.
Payment in instalments
Payment in 3 or 4 instalments by cheque possible. To be discussed during the consultation.
Private health insurer (mutuelle) cover
Many private health insurers reimburse all or part (200 to 1,000 € depending on the policy). We provide an itemised quote to submit. This private-insurance allowance remains available even without French social-security entitlement: see the detail of cover without a carte Vitale.
Tax deduction
In certain professional cases (surgery required by the job), a deduction may be considered: to be confirmed with your accountant.
Frequently asked questions about prices
Why is refractive surgery not reimbursed?
The French state health insurance (Sécurité sociale) considers correction by laser or phakic implant to be “elective” surgery (not essential to health). Private health insurers (mutuelles), however, often offer a dedicated allowance. Remember to check the “refractive surgery” or “optical” section of your policy, and ask for the itemised quote that we will provide after the consultation. This reasoning holds whatever your administrative situation: since the procedure is reimbursed for no one, the price is the same if you have no carte Vitale, and your complementary insurer can step in just the same.
Why is there a price difference between PRK, LASIK, SMILE and PresbyLASIK?
The price reflects the technical complexity and the laser time required. SMILE and PresbyLASIK call for specific lasers and more precise settings. PRK, although it requires longer follow-up, uses a surface laser technique that is less costly in consumables. The choice is never made on price, but on the medical indication.
Can the price change after the consultation?
No. The quote drawn up during the consultation is firm and final. If the assessment shows that a simpler technique is sufficient, you benefit from the lower price. If, on the contrary, a more complex technique is recommended, the corresponding price will be explained and you remain free to decide.
What is the difference between “clinic package” and “surgeon’s fees”?
The clinic package covers the hire of the operating theatre, the use of the laser, the nursing staff and the consumables. Dr Tourabaly’s fees pay for the surgical act, the medical responsibility, the consultations and the post-operative follow-up. These are two separate invoices that your private health insurer may assess individually according to its cover schedule.
What happens if an enhancement is needed?
About 2 to 5% of patients have an enhancement within the first 6 months. It is included in the initial package (excluding any operating-theatre charges) provided it is indicated by the surgeon and the conditions are met (stable correction, follow-up respected, no trauma).
Can I get a quote before the consultation?
The prices shown on this page are the prices applied. The personalised quote is drawn up at the practice once the technical indication is confirmed by the assessment. To speed things up, feel free to take our 2-minute eligibility test before booking an appointment.
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