Every eye treatment must begin with a suitability test and a comprehensive preliminary examination by an ophthalmologist at
Includes all fast screening examinations (automatic diopter measurement, 3D corneal image) + a personal consultation and discussion of the methods in question
Ideal for prospective patients who want to see an eye surgeon and receive a complete treatment plan.
Suppose we find out that you are not suitable for laser eye surgery or lens implantation or that you do not want treatment. In this case, we will only charge you for the ophthalmological examination and any contact lens simulation (as with monovision).
In principle, the SmartSight or Relex Smile method is only not recommended if the treating dentist does not have the technology available or is not familiar with the innovative small incision technique.
– Prices per eye
*the monthly amounts are based on the fees per eye with financing over 5 years at an interest rate of 6.6% APR
Correction of high visual defects, presbyopia with advanced implants (prices/eye)
*the monthly amounts are based on the fees per eye with financing over 5 years at an interest rate of 6.6% APR
CROSS-LINKING (named after the effect it produces) – also known as cross-linking, cross-collagenization of the cornea or CXL – stiffens the cornea and increases its mechanical resistance. The stiffening of the cornea is achieved by increasing the number of connections between the collagen fibers that make up the cornea. It occurs under the influence of UVA irradiation of the cornea. To increase the sensitivity of the superficial layers of the cornea to UVA radiation, the cornea is impregnated with a special photosensitizing substance, riboflavin (vitamin B2). Clinical studies confirm that the effect of riboflavin helps to slow down or stop the disease and in some cases even reverse it. This procedure therefore avoids the need for a corneal transplant.
CAIRS is an advanced, minimally invasive surgical procedure that aims to correct visual impairments by thinning and bulging the cornea. In contrast to conventional implants made of synthetic materials, the CAIRS procedure uses natural, biocompatible corneal segments from a donor, known as KeraNatural™. This natural tissue is designed to integrate seamlessly with your own cornea, reducing the risk of complications associated with synthetic implants.
The diagnostic equipment alone costs around 150-300 thousand euros.
Then the laser (the femtosecond laser) costs around 500 thousand for the first step of the procedure, with usage fees per eye ranging from €350-450. These are typical costs for laser eye surgery, which can vary depending on the method and clinic.
Then there is the typical cost range for the excimer laser (which shapes the eye), which is €150,000 at the lower end and almost €450,000 at the upper end (we are certainly at the upper end). This laser is often used in laser eye surgery to correct vision defects such as short-sightedness or long-sightedness.
In addition, there is the cost of training as an eye surgeon, which usually takes around 18 years – most of this time after graduation.
Then there are the costs of the premises, support staff, insurance and other ancillary costs associated with running a world-class clinic in a major city center.
We don’t want to be the cheapest. Our aim is to be the best
Would you like to arrange a monthly installment payment that corresponds to your current contact lens costs? Or could you pay the financing in 6 months without a down payment and interest? Our partner bank will be happy to advise you.
We offer various models for partial payment and financing of laser eye surgery:
3 installments within 6 months
By financing an eye operation with EyeLaser, you can fulfill your dream of sharp vision without glasses or contact lenses at any time. Pay for your operation within 6 months in 3 convenient installments.
Monthly financing with a loan
If you would like to take out a loan for your laser eye treatment, our partner bank offers you attractive and unbureaucratic conditions. You can pay for your treatment in monthly installments and at a low interest rate.
Treatment example – Low-touch Femto-LASIK
Financing amount € 3,400.00
plus 5.99 % debit interest p.a.
Period 60 months;
monthly installment € 65,79;
Total amount payable € 3,947.68;
Effective interest rate 6.21 % p.a.
A standard bank credit rating is required. The financing decision is made by our partner bank. Rounding differences are possible.
Many people around the world have already freed themselves from glasses and contact lenses, but not all eyes are suitable for laser treatment. Book an examination at the Eye Laser Center and find out if laser eye surgery in Vienna or laser eye surgery in Linz is right for you. Find out which treatment can help you
Make an appointmentThe cost of laser eye surgery if you have health insurance
Statutory health insurance companies such as the GKK or SVA do not generally cover the costs of laser eye surgery or lens implants. These insurances only cover medically necessary treatments. As they are only obliged to reimburse the costs of medically necessary services.
Excluded:
We can check these criteria during the preliminary ophthalmologic examination and prepare a clinical report.
If the procedure is not or only partially covered by your health insurance, the treatment costs can usually be deducted as an exceptional expense in your income tax return. However, the costs are covered in full or in part by private health insurance companies.
Please note that EyeLaser is a private practice (with private doctors) and therefore does not offer treatments covered by health insurance. However, many private health insurance companies cover the treatment costs in part or in full. Please enquire about the insurance conditions with your health insurance company before the procedure.
Yes, the costs of laser eye surgery or lens implants are the same as the costs of glasses or contact lenses and are deductible as medical expenses.
The current income tax guidelines state: “In the presence of an illness, visual aids, including laser treatments, are necessary to improve eyesight and are tax-deductible.”
Patients who undergo such an operation have a visual defect and therefore a medical condition. Therefore, these costs are generally recognized as extraordinary expenses even without a medical certificate proving the medical necessity of the procedure.
This is how it works: Enter the cost of the eye operation in the “Medical expenses” column of your annual tax assessment. You can enter the total costs. But there is a deductible of 6 to 12% of your annual income, depending on how high it is. This percentage is reduced by approximately 1% in certain circumstances (single earner, single parent, etc.).
The Ministry of Finance calculates your deductible. The remaining treatment costs affect your tax deductibility.
Exception: If the procedure was medically necessary and you have a certificate to prove this, you can deduct the full amount.
Find out more about extraordinary costs (§ 33 EStG) from the Ministry of Finance. If in doubt, please find out about the tax deductibility of your operating costs.
Things like age, eye shape, history and lifestyle make an eye treatment perfect for one person, but not another. Find out which treatment (if any) could free you from glasses and contacts
Take a quiz| Name | Price | Partial payment | Guarantee for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartSight without flap | 2500 € | 48 € /month | 1,3 or 5 years |
| Presbyopia laser | 2500 € | 48 € /month | 1,3 or 5 years |
| Femto-Lasik 7D eye laser | 1700 € | 33 € /month | 1,3 or 5 years |
| Trans-PRK smartSurFace | 1700 € | 33 € /month | 1,3 or 5 years |
| ICL/IPCL Phake lens | 3500 € | 68 €/month | |
| Lens exchange/ Cataract Lifestyle | 3500 € | 68 €/month | |
| Lens exchange/ cataract standard | 3000 € | 48 €/month | |
| FemtoLaser surcharge | 990 € | 29 €/month |
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The right clinic is not too cheap, too “chain” or too costly. The right clinic is precisely right.
With our Swiss method for vision correction; there’s no room for disappointment.
Discover Austria’s most popular laser eye surgeons in the heart of Vienna and Linz
After learning his trade from the two pioneers of laser surgery,
Dr Victor Derhartunian is among the leading surgeons in Europe. He heads the practice in Vienna and can advise his patients in 5 languages.
Dr. Paul Jirak is a co-founder of one of the most renowned centers for laser eye surgery in Austria and has been treating patients in Linz since 2014. He specialises in ophthalmology, optometry, eye surgery and eye lasers.
Dr. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist specialised in cataract and lens surgery. She leads a research group with this focus, trains young surgeons and gives international and national lectures.
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