Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield
NPI-verified surgeons7 doctors, 7 NPI-verified
1265 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804
Free consultation · Financing
LASIK, PRK & Lens Exchange in Springfield, Missouri
The LASIK Index tracks 3 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the Springfield area as of September 2026, operating 4 offices. None of them publishes a LASIK price, so a quote means booking a consultation. 1 performs PRK and 1 refractive lens exchange.
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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.
Missouri Eye Institute
NPI-verified surgeons4 doctors, 4 NPI-verified
1531 E Bradford Pkwy Ste 100, Springfield, MO 65804
Financing
Surgeons not listed · 2 offices in this area
1229 E Seminole St Ste 430, Springfield, MO 65804
Financing
How much does LASIK cost in Springfield?
No LASIK practice in the Springfield area publishes a per-eye price. The other 3 quote a price only at a consultation.
Who performs PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and lens exchange in Springfield?
Of the 3 LASIK practices in the Springfield area, 1 perform PRK, 0 EVO ICL, 1 refractive lens exchange and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | ✓ Offered |
| Missouri Eye Institute | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mercy Eye Specialists - Ophthalmology | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Who performs PRK surgery in Springfield?
1 of the 3 LASIK practices in the Springfield area performs PRK: Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield.
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 Springfield?
None of the 3 practices we track in the Springfield area lists SMILE.
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 Springfield?
None of the 3 practices we track in the Springfield area lists EVO ICL.
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 Springfield?
1 of the 3 LASIK practices in the Springfield area performs refractive lens exchange: Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield.
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 Springfield?
Price transparency varies among Springfield LASIK practices. None of the 3 practices publish their prices or advertise discounts with prices. Patients should be prepared to ask directly about costs during consultations since this information is not listed upfront.
Two of the three Springfield practices name their doctors, and two have surgeons matched to the NPI registry. Mercy Eye Specialists - Ophthalmology does not name its doctors. Patients can verify surgeon credentials through the NPI registry and check license status with the Missouri medical board before deciding.
Patients should ask what the quoted price includes during consultations. Important questions include whether the price covers preoperative exams, postoperative visits, enhancements, or any additional fees. This helps compare offers accurately despite the lack of published prices in Springfield.
What does the LASIK market in Springfield look like?
Springfield has 3 LASIK practices with a total of 4 offices all located within the city. There are no national chains in Springfield. Mercy Eye Specialists - Ophthalmology operates multiple offices locally.
The practices in Springfield vary in the number of Google reviews. Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield has the most with 1656 reviews and a 4.9 rating. Missouri Eye Institute follows with 1176 reviews and the same rating. Mercy Eye Specialists - Ophthalmology has 166 reviews and a 4.2 rating.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in Springfield
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the Springfield area?
The Springfield area has 3 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 4 offices, as of September 2026. 2 of them name their surgeons, and 2 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 Springfield?
No LASIK practice in Springfield publishes a per-eye price. All 3 quote a price only at a consultation.
Which LASIK practice ranks first in Springfield?
Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield ranks first in Springfield with an Index score of 7.6 out of 10 and a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,656 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 Springfield practices offer EVO ICL or SMILE procedures?
No Springfield practices offer EVO ICL or SMILE procedures. All three practices perform LASIK, and only Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield performs refractive lens exchange. None perform SMILE or EVO ICL.
Do any Springfield LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield offers free consultations. The other two practices, Missouri Eye Institute and Mercy Eye Specialists - Ophthalmology, do not list free consultations.
Which Springfield LASIK practices offer financing options?
Missouri Eye Institute, Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center - Springfield, and Mercy Eye Specialists - Ophthalmology offer financing options. All three practices provide this service to assist patients with payment.