Follow us on
Search
Close this search box.

Refractive Surgery

medical tourism Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery, including popular procedures like LASIK, PRK, and SMILE, has revolutionized the way people achieve clear vision without relying on glasses or contact lenses. As more individuals seek these life-changing treatments, medical tourism has emerged as a cost-effective solution for accessing high-quality refractive surgery abroad. Countries such as Thailand, India, Mexico, and South Korea are renowned for their state-of-the-art eye clinics, internationally trained surgeons, and affordable pricing—often up to 50-70% lower than in Western nations.

You searched for — 10 results found.
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)

Doctor(s): Dr.Roojuta Shelat,Consultant Opthalmologist.

Country: India

City: SURAT

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 100.00$

LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis)

LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis)

Doctor(s): Dr.Roojuta Shelat,Consultant Opthalmologist.

Country: -

City: SURAT

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 100.00$

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMIL)

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMIL)

Doctor(s):

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 1,384.00$

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

Doctor(s):

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 1,153.00$

Persbyopia Correction Using Femtosecond Device (Both Eyes)

Persbyopia Correction Using Femtosecond Device (Both Eyes)

Doctor(s):

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 1,400.00$

SMILE or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction with Femtosecond Laser (Both Eyes)

SMILE or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction with Femtosecond Laser (Both Eyes)

Doctor(s):

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 1,525.00$

Femto LASIK or LASIK Assisted Femtosecond Laser (Both Eyes)

Femto LASIK or LASIK Assisted Femtosecond Laser (Both Eyes)

Doctor(s):

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 1,300.00$

Trans PRK (Both Eyes)

Trans PRK (Both Eyes)

Doctor(s):

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 1,100.00$

PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy (Both Eyes)

PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy (Both Eyes)

Doctor(s):

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: Yes

Hotel: 3 star, 4 star, 5 star

Transfer: Yes

Translator: Yes

Language: Arabic, English, Persian

Hospital:

Price: From: 1,000.00$

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

Doctor(s): Mahshid Goodarzi

Country: Iran

City: Mashhad

Visa: No

Hotel: No

Transfer: No

Translator: No

Language: -

Hospital:

Price: 625.00$

Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery permanently corrects nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea or implanting lenses. These safe, effective procedures reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses/contacts, with >95% patient satisfaction rates.

Who is a Candidate?

Ideal Patients:

  • Stable prescription for 1+ years
  • Healthy corneas (adequate thickness)
  • Realistic expectations

Poor Candidates:

  • Severe dry eye syndrome
  • Keratoconus or corneal disease
  • Uncontrolled autoimmune disorders

Types of Refractive Surgery

1. Laser Vision Correction

  • LASIK (Most popular)
    • Creates corneal flap + excimer laser reshaping
    • Recovery: 24-48 hours
  • PRK (Surface ablation)
    • Better for thin corneas/those at risk of trauma
    • Recovery: 3-5 days
  • SMILE (Minimally invasive)
    • Flapless procedure using femtosecond laser
    • Recovery: 2-3 days

2. Lens-Based Procedures

  • ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
    • Reversible phakic IOL for high myopia
  • Refractive Lens Exchange
    • Replaces natural lens (like cataract surgery)

Procedure Overview

  • Duration: 10-15 minutes per eye
  • Anesthesia: Numbing drops only
  • Visual Recovery:
    • 90% clarity within 24 hrs (LASIK/SMILE)
    • Full stabilization in 1-3 months

Advances in Technology

  • Wavefront-Guided Custom Treatments – Reduces glare/halos
  • Topography-Guided LASIK – For irregular corneas
  • Artificial Intelligence Planning – Personalized ablation patterns