LASIK, SMILE, lens replacement and more — performed by internationally trained surgeons on the same equipment used at home, at 45–75% lower cost. Compare your options across five leading destinations, with deep expertise in Colombia.
From laser reshaping to implantable lenses — see what each costs across destinations and where the value is strongest.
Bladeless flap-based laser reshaping for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Compare countries →Save 60–72%Surface-based laser reshaping — ideal for thinner corneas or active lifestyles.
Compare countries →Save 55–70%Small-incision lenticule extraction — the newest flapless laser technique.
Compare countries →Save 45–65%A reversible biocompatible lens implanted to correct severe refractive error.
Compare countries →Save 40–60%Replace a clouded natural lens with a clear intraocular lens — premium IOLs available.
Compare countries →Save 45–62%Swap your natural lens for a multifocal IOL — a long-term fix for reading glasses.
Compare countries →Of every destination we cover, Colombia consistently offers the strongest combination of price, proximity, and patient experience for vision correction.
Each has a mature medical-tourism infrastructure and surgeons who treat international patients every week.
South America's value leader for vision correction — minutes from a Medellín café, not a clinical compound.
🇲🇽The closest option for US patients — drive-across access in border cities.
🇹🇷Europe's high-volume value capital — often the lowest absolute prices.
🇹🇭World-class hospitals and a recovery you'll actually enjoy.
🇰🇷A genuine technology leader in refractive surgery.
Approximate price ranges across all six procedures and six countries. Figures are for guidance — we confirm exact quotes during your consultation.
| Procedure | United States | Colombia | Mexico | Turkey | Thailand | South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK both eyes | $4,000–$6,000 | $1,200–$2,000 | $1,500–$2,500 | $1,300–$2,200 | $1,800–$2,800 | $2,000–$3,000 |
| PRK both eyes | $3,800–$5,000 | $1,100–$1,800 | $1,400–$2,200 | $1,200–$2,000 | $1,700–$2,600 | $1,900–$2,800 |
| SMILE both eyes | $5,000–$6,500 | $1,800–$2,800 | $2,200–$3,200 | $1,800–$2,800 | $2,500–$3,500 | $2,800–$3,800 |
| ICL Lenses both eyes | $6,000–$10,000 | $3,000–$4,800 | $3,500–$5,500 | $3,000–$5,000 | $4,000–$6,000 | $4,500–$6,500 |
| Cataract Surgery per eye | $3,500–$7,000 | $1,500–$3,000 | $1,800–$3,500 | $1,500–$3,000 | $2,000–$4,000 | $2,500–$4,500 |
| Lens Replacement per eye | $4,000–$6,000 | $1,800–$3,200 | $2,200–$3,800 | $1,800–$3,200 | $2,500–$4,200 | $3,000–$4,800 |
All figures are approximate USD ranges for guidance only and vary by clinic and candidacy.
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