Dublin prices by treatment
| 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 |
Per eye and both eyes, in euro. Our guide, not a quote.
Why two Dublin clinics can quote so differently
- One quote is a 'from' price for low prescriptions; the other is for your eyes.
- One is per eye, the other for both.
- One includes check-ups to a year and a top-up; the other covers three months.
- A hospital-based eye centre can sit at the top of the range.
The extras to budget for
- The assessment: free to €200, sometimes taken off the treatment price.
- A taxi or a lift home on the day, and to the next-day check if you aren't cleared to drive.
- Time off: about two working days after LASIK or SMILE, about five after LASEK or PRK.
- Later check-ups once the included period ends: about €120 to €230 a visit at some clinics.
After tax relief
Laser treatment for defective eyesight qualifies for Revenue's health expenses relief at 20%. LASIK on both eyes at €3,000 to €5,200 costs €2,400 to €4,160 once the relief comes back. Claim it in myAccount and keep the receipts for six years.
Questions people ask
How much is laser eye surgery in Dublin?
€800 to €2,600 per eye, €1,600 to €5,200 for both eyes.
Is laser eye surgery dearer in Dublin than in Cork or Galway?
No. The ranges are the same around the country. Your prescription and the treatment move the price.
How can I keep the cost down in Dublin?
There isn't a safe shortcut. Low prescriptions treated with LASEK or PRK start from about €800 an eye, and the 20% tax relief applies to every treatment.
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