Empire Eye and Laser Center
NPI-verified surgeons2 doctors, 2 NPI-verified
4105 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Free consultation · Financing
LASIK, PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL & Lens Exchange in Bakersfield, California
The LASIK Index tracks 4 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the Bakersfield area as of September 2026, operating 5 offices. None of them publishes a LASIK price, so a quote means booking a consultation. 4 perform PRK, 3 EVO ICL, 2 refractive lens exchange and 1 SMILE.
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n/aMedian LASIK price per eye
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Ranked by Index score: Google reputation weighted by review count, plus price transparency, verified surgeons, procedures and technology. No practice can pay to move up. How the score works.
Luxor Eye Institute
NPI-verified surgeon2 doctors, 1 NPI-verified
3801 San Dimas St Ste A, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Free consultation · Financing · Spanish spoken
West Coast Eye Institute
NPI-verified surgeon1 surgeon, 1 NPI-verified · 2 offices in this area
215 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308
How much does LASIK cost in Bakersfield?
No LASIK practice in the Bakersfield area publishes a per-eye price. The other 4 quote a price only at a consultation.
1 more practice advertises a discount without a base price: Empire Eye and Laser Center ($500 OFF SMILE, LASIK, EVO ICL
). A discount means little until you know the price it comes off.
Who performs PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and lens exchange in Bakersfield?
Of the 4 LASIK practices in the Bakersfield area, 4 perform PRK, 3 EVO ICL, 2 refractive lens exchange and 1 SMILE. A practice with more than one procedure can match the procedure to your eyes instead of fitting your eyes to the one it sells.
| Practice | LASIK | PRK | SMILE | EVO ICL | Refractive lens exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Eye and Laser Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| Luxor Eye Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| West Coast Eye Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | ✓ Offered |
| Southwest Eye Care | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
Who performs PRK surgery in Bakersfield?
4 of the 4 LASIK practices in the Bakersfield area perform PRK: Empire Eye and Laser Center, Luxor Eye Institute, West Coast Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Care.
Surface laser treatment with no flap. The outer cell layer is removed and the cornea is reshaped with an excimer laser.
Who performs SMILE eye surgery in Bakersfield?
1 of the 4 LASIK practices in the Bakersfield area performs SMILE: Empire Eye and Laser Center.
A femtosecond laser cuts a small lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, which the surgeon removes through a short incision.
Who offers EVO ICL surgery in Bakersfield?
3 of the 4 LASIK practices in the Bakersfield area perform EVO ICL: Empire Eye and Laser Center, Luxor Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Care.
An implantable collamer lens is placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens.
Who performs refractive lens exchange in Bakersfield?
2 of the 4 LASIK practices in the Bakersfield area perform refractive lens exchange: Luxor Eye Institute, West Coast Eye Institute.
The natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, using the same technique as cataract surgery.
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How do I choose a LASIK surgeon in Bakersfield?
None of the four LASIK practices in Bakersfield publish their prices. Empire Eye and Laser Center advertises discounts but does not list specific prices. Patients can compare practices by checking which ones provide price transparency or discounts.
Three of the four practices name their doctors and have surgeons matched to the NPI registry. Southwest Eye Care does not name its doctors. Patients can verify surgeon licenses using the California medical board to confirm current status.
At consultations, patients should ask what the quoted price includes, such as preoperative exams, postoperative visits, and enhancements. This helps compare total costs since no practice in Bakersfield publishes complete pricing details.
What does the LASIK market in Bakersfield look like?
Bakersfield has four LASIK practices with a total of five offices. There are no national chains or independent multi-office groups besides West Coast Eye Institute, which has multiple locations. All offices are located in Bakersfield.
Empire Eye and Laser Center has the most Google reviews with 925 and a rating of 4.9. West Coast Eye Institute follows with 466 reviews and a 4.7 rating. Luxor Eye Institute has 282 reviews and a 4.6 rating. Southwest Eye Care has fewer reviews and is not listed among the most reviewed.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in Bakersfield
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the Bakersfield area?
The Bakersfield area has 4 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 5 offices, as of September 2026. 3 of them name their surgeons, and 3 have at least one surgeon verified against the federal NPI registry. Optometry offices that only refer patients for surgery are not counted.
What is the price of LASIK eye surgery in Bakersfield?
No LASIK practice in Bakersfield publishes a per-eye price. All 4 quote a price only at a consultation.
Which LASIK practice ranks first in Bakersfield?
Empire Eye and Laser Center ranks first in Bakersfield with an Index score of 7.8 out of 10 and a Google rating of 4.9 from 925 reviews. The score combines Google reputation with price transparency, verified surgeons, procedures and technology. It does not measure surgical results, and no practice can pay to change it.
Which practices in Bakersfield offer EVO ICL or SMILE procedures?
Empire Eye and Laser Center offers both EVO ICL and SMILE. Luxor Eye Institute and Southwest Eye Care also perform EVO ICL. Only Empire Eye and Laser Center performs SMILE in Bakersfield.
Do any Bakersfield LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Empire Eye and Laser Center and Luxor Eye Institute offer free consultations. West Coast Eye Institute and Southwest Eye Care do not offer free consultations.
Which Bakersfield LASIK practices offer financing and do any have lifetime enhancement plans?
Empire Eye and Laser Center, Luxor Eye Institute, and Southwest Eye Care offer financing options. None of the Bakersfield practices publish a lifetime enhancement plan.