Laser eye surgery · Dublin
Laser eye surgery in Dublin
LASIK and every other treatment, what they cost in Dublin, the day itself, getting home and the visits after, area by area.
Free and independent. We're not a clinic: one Dublin eye clinic contacts you, only if you ask.
How it works
Plan it, then meet the surgeon
Make your plan
Four questions give you the treatments to ask about, the Dublin price, the drive from your area and a printable list of questions.
We pass it to one clinic
If you want an assessment, add your first name and mobile and tick the consent box. We pass your plan to one Dublin eye clinic.
Your assessment
The clinic scans your eyes and the surgeon recommends a treatment and a written price. You decide in your own time.
Dublin price guide
What it costs in Dublin
Typical full prices at Dublin clinics, per eye and for both eyes.
| Treatment | Per eye | Both eyes | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK | €1,500 to €2,600 | €3,000 to €5,200 | The prescription, custom treatment, the laser, aftercare included |
| LASEK, PRK or TransPRK | €800 to €2,600 | €1,600 to €5,200 | Lowest for low prescriptions; premium lasers cost more |
| SMILE | €2,600 | €5,200 | Few clinics on the island offer it |
| Implantable contact lens (ICL) | €2,900 to €3,900 | €5,800 to €7,800 | Toric lenses for astigmatism cost more; hospital and follow-up |
| Lens replacement (RLE) | €2,900 to €3,700 | €5,800 to €7,400 | Monofocal or multifocal lens, toric correction |
What's usually included
- The assessment: free to €200
- The treatment, with the surgeon and the laser or theatre
- Drops and medicines for the first weeks
- Check-ups for the first three months to a year
What pushes it up or down
- Up: high prescriptions, custom treatment, implant lenses, top-ups included
- Down: a low prescription with a standard treatment
- Back: 20% tax relief on what you pay
- The same range as Cork, Galway and the rest of Ireland
Prices in euro. Our guide, not a quote: the clinic gives you a written price after your assessment.
Treatments in Dublin
Every treatment, written for Dublin
Who each one suits, the time off, the risks and the Dublin price.
Your visits
From the assessment to one year
What to expect at each visit, and when you need a lift.
- AssessmentScans and the surgeon. An hour or two; drops blur your sight, so don't drive.
- Treatment dayTwo to three hours at the clinic. A lift or taxi home.
- Next dayA quick check. Still get a lift.
- About a weekHealing check; the bandage lens out after LASEK or PRK.
- Three monthsHow settled your sight is, dryness, night glare.
- A yearThe final result, and a top-up if it would help.
Your part of Dublin
Laser eye surgery from every part of Dublin
Most of Dublin's laser eye clinics are in the city centre and in south county Dublin around Sandyford and Carrickmines, both on the Luas Green line. Beside each area: the drive to the city centre outside rush hour. Each page has the CSO census figures, the drive to Sandyford and the rail or Luas line.
Southside
Questions
Questions Dubliners ask
How much is laser eye surgery in Dublin?
€800 to €2,600 per eye for laser, €1,600 to €5,200 for both eyes. Implantable lenses and lens replacement cost €2,900 to €3,900 per eye.
Where are the laser eye clinics in Dublin?
Most of Dublin's laser eye clinics are in the city centre and in south county Dublin around Sandyford and Carrickmines, both on the Luas Green line.
Can I drive home after laser eye surgery?
No. Arrange a lift or a taxi, and don't drive until the clinic says your sight meets the standard, usually after a day or two for LASIK and up to a week for LASEK or PRK.
How many visits will I make?
About six: the assessment, the treatment, the next day, about a week, and later checks at three months and a year.
Is LASIK right for everyone?
It has the quickest recovery, but it isn't right for every eye. Thin corneas, dry eyes and contact sport often point to LASEK, PRK or SMILE.
Do I get tax relief?
Yes. Revenue gives 20% relief on laser treatment for defective eyesight. Claim it in myAccount.
Who contacts me if I send the form?
One Dublin eye clinic, not five. They contact you to arrange an assessment. Nothing is booked until you say yes.