Laser Eye Surgery Cost In PERTH
One of the most pertinent questions people ask when considering treatment is “how much will laser eye surgery cost?”
How much does laser eye surgery cost in perth?
Laser eye surgery at Lions Laser Vision costs $7,000 for LASIK or PRK and $7,500 for SmartSight NOVA, for both eyes. One fee covers your procedure and follow-up appointments for 3 months, with no hidden costs or add-ons.
Your first consultation is $200. Not sure if you’re a candidate? Start with our online suitability test.
Take the suitability test or book a consultation. Prefer to talk? Call (08) 9381 0758.
What’s included in the price
Your fee covers everything from the day of surgery through your recovery check-ups. You pay on the day of your treatment.
| Item | Included | Paid separately |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation and eye tests | $200 | |
| Laser procedure, both eyes | Yes | |
| Post-surgery consults for 3 months | Yes | |
| Hidden fees or add-ons | None |
Your consultation includes the tests we need to check the health of your eyes, confirm you’re suitable and recommend the right procedure. We confirm your total cost at this appointment, so you know exactly what you’ll pay before you commit.
LASIK vs PRK vs SmartSight: price comparison
LASIK and PRK cost the same, while SmartSight NOVA is $500 more. Your surgeon recommends the procedure that suits your eyes, so the right choice isn’t based on price alone.
| Procedure | Price (both eyes) | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| LASIK | $7,000 | A thin flap is created in the cornea, then a laser reshapes the tissue underneath |
| PRK | $7,000 | The laser reshapes the surface of the cornea, with no flap |
| SmartSight NOVA | $7,500 | The laser shapes a small piece of tissue that is removed through a tiny opening, with no flap |
Medicare and health fund rebates
Medicare doesn’t cover laser eye surgery, but some private health funds do. Cover depends on your fund and policy, and most funds apply a waiting period of 1 to 3 years.
| Health fund | Policy | Benefit | Waiting period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Gold Ultimate | Fully covered for LASIK, PRK and SmartSight. Consult fee waived if you go ahead. Lions Laser Vision is a Bupa preferred provider | 3 years |
| Medibank | Gold Ultra | Up to $3,500 | 3 years |
| AHM | Lifestyle Extras / Super Extras | Up to $1,200 / $1,800 | 2 years |
| Defence Health | Top Extras | Up to $1,000 | 12 months |
| HBF | Extras with optical | No specific laser benefit, but you can claim against your optical limit | Standard optical waiting period |
Always call your health fund before booking to confirm what you’ll get back. See our health cover guide for more detail, or read Medicare, insurance and laser eye surgery.
Finance and payment options
You can spread the cost of your surgery with interest free* finance through humm90.
- Interest free*
- No deposit
- Pay extra at any time, with no early payout fees
- Apply online in minutes
To apply you must be over 18, a permanent Australian resident and earn over $25,000 a year full time. Apply for humm90 finance.
*Fees, charges and terms apply. Approved applicants only. See humm90 for full terms.
Laser eye surgery vs glasses and contacts: the long-term cost
For many people, laser eye surgery costs less over time than buying glasses and contact lenses year after year. How quickly it pays for itself depends on what you spend now.
| What you spend on glasses, contacts and solutions each year | Years until LASIK or PRK ($7,000) costs less | Years until SmartSight ($7,500) costs less |
|---|---|---|
| $300 | About 23 | 25 |
| $500 | 14 | 15 |
| $800 | About 9 | About 9.5 |
Daily contact lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism and designer frames all shorten the payback time. Health fund rebates shorten it further.
Laser eye surgery corrects your distance vision, but it doesn’t stop natural age-related changes. Most people need reading glasses from their mid-40s whether or not they’ve had surgery. Your surgeon will talk you through what to expect at your consultation.
Laser eye surgery cost FAQs
How much does laser eye surgery cost in Perth?
At Lions Laser Vision, LASIK and PRK cost $7,000 for both eyes and SmartSight NOVA costs $7,500 for both eyes. Your first consultation is $200.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. One fee covers your procedure and post-surgery consults for 3 months. The only separate cost is your $200 initial consultation, and we confirm your total price at that appointment.
Does Medicare cover laser eye surgery?
No. Medicare doesn’t cover laser eye surgery, but some private health funds pay a benefit on top-level extras or combined policies. Check with your fund before booking.
Does HBF cover laser eye surgery?
HBF doesn’t have a specific laser eye surgery benefit, but you may be able to claim against your optical benefit, and standard optical waiting periods apply. Call HBF to confirm what your policy pays.
Which health funds cover laser eye surgery?
Bupa Gold Ultimate fully covers LASIK, PRK and SmartSight after a 3-year wait. Medibank, AHM and Defence Health pay part of the cost on selected policies. See our health cover guide for details.
Can I pay for laser eye surgery in instalments?
Yes. We offer interest free* finance through humm90 with no deposit, and you can pay extra at any time with no early payout fees. Fees, charges and terms apply.
Find out if you’re suitable
The quickest way to find out if laser eye surgery is right for you is our online suitability test. You can do it before you visit. If you have questions about the test, contact one of our clinical coordinators.
