Laser eye surgery at EyeLaser in Vienna costs between €1,700 and €3,000 per eye, depending on the procedure. Prices are per eye and include medication, eye drops and twelve months of aftercare. Dr Victor Derhartunian performs the surgery himself.
The pre-examination costs €200 and is credited towards your treatment. The suitability test is free. Which procedure suits you is decided after the pre-examination — no surcharge is added after that.
To make your decision easier, we have compared the key features, benefits and areas of application of our most advanced laser technologies directly with each other in the overview below.
For patients aged 45 and over: You can find further information on the procedures suitable for you further down this page.
Prices per eye
*Monthly amounts are based on the fee per eye with financing over 5 years at an effective annual interest rate of 6.21 %. Without a loan you pay in three instalments within six months, interest-free. Every price includes medication and eye drops, twelve months of aftercare and surgery by the chief physician.
Key features |
Trans-PRK Standard |
Trans-PRK SmartSurfACE (Wavefront) |
Femto-LASIK Standard |
Femto-LASIK Wavefront |
SmartSight Standard (KLEx) |
SmartSight NOVA |
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| No-touch. Ideal for combat athletes or thin corneas. | The proven classic. | The next evolution of ReLEx SMILE. Minimally invasive, no flap. | ||||
| Ideal target group | Sports & thin cornea | Professional athletes | Everyday comfort | Maximum visual acuity | Modern eye laser choice | Maximum perfection |
| Correction of | Myopia / astig. | Myopia / astig. | Hyperopia / myopia | Myopia / hyperopia / astig. | Myopia / astig. | Precision astig. |
| Main area of use | Contact-free / no-touch | Contact-free / no-touch | Proven precision | Night-vision optimization | Minimally invasive | Maximum tissue preservation |
| Technology level | 7D tracking | SmartSurface | Femto precision | Wavefront custom | Schwind ATOS | ATOS AI-Enhanced |
| Healing phase | 4–7 days | 3–5 days | 12–24 hours | 12–24 hours | Immediate strain | Optimal healing |
| Wavefront optimization |
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| 7D eye tracking |
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| AI centering |
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| No flap (no cut) |
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| Medications & drops |
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| 12 months of aftercare |
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| Surgery performed by the chief surgeon |
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| Investment (per eye) | €1,700 | €3,000 | €1,950 | €3,000 | €2,500 | €3,000 |
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.
Yes, the suitability test is free, whatever the outcome. If you decide to go ahead with the comprehensive examination (€200) and we find that treatment is not suitable for you, or you decide against it, then that €200 is your only investment. In return, you receive a complete ophthalmological analysis: a precise baseline assessment of your eye anatomy, the condition of your cornea, and a detailed evaluation of which technologies and procedures would deliver the best results for your individual situation. A valuable document for your eye health, regardless of how you decide.
Every eye treatment must begin with a suitability test and a comprehensive preliminary examination by an ophthalmologist at
As we age, the natural lens loses flexibility, making it harder to focus at close range (presbyopia). At EyeLaser Vienna, we offer state-of-the-art, specialized procedures tailored precisely to this stage of life. These options allow you to significantly reduce—or even eliminate—your dependence on reading glasses without compromising distance vision.
Prices per eye
*the monthly amounts are based on the fees per eye with financing over 5 years at an interest rate of 6.21% APR
If laser eye treatment is not the optimal solution due to the condition of your cornea or early presbyopia, modern lens surgery offers almost unlimited possibilities. At EyeLaser Vienna, we rely on biocompatible high-end implants and laser-assisted procedures to enable you to enjoy lifelong independence from glasses.
Prices per eye
*the monthly amounts are based on the fees per eye with financing over 5 years at an interest rate of 6.21% APR
For keratoconus, EyeLaser Vienna relies on state-of-the-art procedures that stop the progression of the disease and specifically improve your visual quality. Whether cross-linking to stabilise the cornea or minimally invasive CAIRS implants made from natural tissue: together with you, we choose the treatment that best fits your individual situation.
Prices per eye
Clear vision without glasses or contact lenses means more freedom, a better quality of life and, in the long term, often financial savings too. At EyeLaser Vienna, we want to make sure that price is not an obstacle on this path. That’s why we offer flexible financing solutions that adapt to your life.
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.
The decision to free yourself from glasses or contact lenses is more than a medical decision. It’s an investment in your quality of life. At EyeLaser Vienna, this journey begins with a free suitability test that already provides you with the first important answers.
If you want to dive deeper, the comprehensive examination (€200) provides a complete analysis of your eye anatomy, a precise assessment of your vision correction options, and a clear plan for the best possible outcome. Both appointments are without obligation. Because we believe the right decision can only be made on the basis of complete information.
Make an appointmentWhat many people don’t know: in Austria, laser eye treatment can be claimed for tax purposes under certain conditions. We answer the most common questions about this, as well as the role of your health insurance provider, here.
No. The Austrian statutory health insurers — ÖGK, SVS and BVAEB — generally do not cover laser treatment to correct a refractive error, because statutory insurance only pays for medically necessary care and glasses count as adequate. EyeLaser is a private practice and does not bill through the statutory insurers.
Cover is examined in these cases: cataract surgery with a monofocal lens (paid by the statutory insurer; any surcharge for premium lenses is yours); documented intolerance of both glasses and contact lenses; more than 10 dioptres with documented contact lens intolerance; a difference of more than 3 dioptres between the eyes with documented contact lens intolerance. We check this at the pre-examination — the insurer decides.
Private supplementary insurance covers the cost in full, in part or not at all, depending on your policy. Ask before the procedure and get the confirmation in writing.
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.
Everything here (even the coffee) is done with the same care.
The right clinic is not too cheap, too “chain” or too costly. The right clinic is precisely right.
Before every procedure, a thorough preliminary examination clarifies whether and how it makes sense for your eyes.
Dr. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS & Dr. Paul Jirak, FEBO, in Vienna & Linz – recognised by patients with the DocFinder Patients’ Choice Award
Dr. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS, heads EyeLaser Vienna and has performed more than 25,000 laser procedures. He advises patients in German, English, Polish and French.
Dr. Paul Jirak, FEBO, is a specialist in ophthalmology and co-founder of a laser eye surgery centre in Austria. He has been treating patients in Linz since 2014. His focus is eye surgery and laser eye surgery.
Dr. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist and specializes in cataract and lens surgery. She heads a research group with this focus, trains young surgeons and gives international lectures.
Here you will find answers to the most important questions about the costs of laser eye treatment. From price overviews and financing options to cost coverage by health insurance – we have summarized the most common concerns of our patients for you.
At EyeLaser in Vienna, laser eye surgery costs €1,700 to €3,000 per eye, depending on the procedure: Trans-PRK €1,700, Femto-LASIK €1,950, SmartSight €2,500; the wavefront-guided variants and SmartSight NOVA cost €3,000. Medication and eye drops, twelve months of aftercare and surgery by the chief physician are included. The pre-examination costs €200 and is credited towards treatment; the suitability test is free.
The technology used, the selected laser eye clinic and the location are decisive for the laser eye surgery price. For guaranteed high medical quality, a provider within Austria is the best choice. High-end laser devices, such as those used at EyeLaser Vienna, cost a little more, but offer a high degree of precision and safety.
But in the end, the surgeon’s experience, the extensive pre- and post-operative care and the re-treatment period included in the price also play a role in the pricing.
In Austria, statutory health insurance companies do not generally cover the costs, as laser eye surgery is considered a “cosmetic” procedure – as opposed to a medically necessary procedure. There are exceptions in cases of medical necessity. For example, due to extremely high visual defects or an intolerance to visual aids.
Private health insurances and supplementary insurances often cover the costs. However, this depends on the contract taken out and the agreed services.
Incidentally, you can claim the costs of laser eye surgery as an extraordinary expense in your tax return.
Yes, there are often flexible financing models offered either by the clinic itself or in cooperation with a bank that offers a loan. At EyeLaser, you can pay for your treatment without a loan in 3 convenient installments within 6 months, interest-free. Alternatively, you can take out a loan with a partner bank, which allows you to pay only a small monthly amount (from approx. 30 euros) at attractive conditions.
That depends on the provider. Ideally, the price should include everything that is necessary from a medical point of view. Above all, this includes the preliminary examination, the procedure, any materials (e.g. lenses) and the follow-up appointments. In addition, a re-treatment within a defined period is often included in the price. However, it is important to read the small print.
Costs for additional services such as contact lens simulations or special lens surgery are shown separately. Transparency in pricing is a decisive factor when choosing the right clinic.
You now know what the procedures cost. What distinguishes them and whether you are a candidate is here:
