Providence Eye & Laser Specialists
NPI-verified surgeon4 doctors, 1 NPI-verified
3025 Springbank Ln #200, Charlotte, NC 28226
Free consultation · Financing
LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL & Lens Exchange in Charlotte, North Carolina
The LASIK Index tracks 9 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the Charlotte area as of September 2026, operating 18 offices. LASIK costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the one practice that publishes a price. 6 perform PRK, 4 EVO ICL and 3 refractive lens exchange.
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$2,495Median 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.
CEENTA (Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.)
NPI-verified surgeons11 doctors, 4 NPI-verified · 2 offices in this area
6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Financing
Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC
NPI-verified surgeons15 doctors, 13 NPI-verified · 5 offices in this area
135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Financing
Metrolina Eye Associates-Matthews
NPI-verified surgeons5 doctors, 4 NPI-verified · 5 offices in this area
4101 Campus Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Free consultation · Financing
How much does LASIK cost in Charlotte?
LASIK in Charlotte costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye. That range comes from the 1 of 9 practices in the Charlotte area that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,495. The other 8 quote a price only at a consultation.
| Practice | LASIK price per eye | Pricing detail |
|---|---|---|
| The LASIK Vision Institute | $2,495 to $2,895 | all-inclusive price of $2,495 - $2,895 per eye |
Who performs PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and lens exchange in Charlotte?
Of the 9 LASIK practices in the Charlotte area, 6 perform PRK, 4 EVO ICL, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Eye & Laser Specialists | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| The LASIK Vision Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Charlotte Ophthalmology Center for Sight | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| CEENTA (Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.) | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Accuvision LASIK | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Metrolina Eye Associates-Matthews | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| Greenman Eye Associates | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lasik Specialists Charlotte | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Who performs PRK surgery in Charlotte?
6 of the 9 LASIK practices in the Charlotte area perform PRK: Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, The LASIK Vision Institute, Charlotte Ophthalmology Center for Sight, CEENTA (Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.), Accuvision LASIK, Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC.
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 Charlotte?
None of the 9 practices we track in the Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
4 of the 9 LASIK practices in the Charlotte area perform EVO ICL: Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, CEENTA (Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.), Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC, Metrolina Eye Associates-Matthews.
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 Charlotte?
3 of the 9 LASIK practices in the Charlotte area perform refractive lens exchange: Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, CEENTA (Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.), Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC.
The natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, using the same technique as cataract surgery.
Refractive lens exchange explained → · Show only these practices
How do I choose a LASIK surgeon in Charlotte?
Charlotte has only one practice publishing LASIK prices: The LASIK Vision Institute lists prices from $2,495 to $2,895. The other 8 practices do not publish prices. Comparing price transparency can help identify which providers share cost details openly.
Charlotte has 8 practices that name their doctors and 7 with surgeons matched to the NPI registry. The LASIK Vision Institute does not name its doctors. Patients can verify surgeon credentials through the NPI registry and the North Carolina medical board to confirm license status.
At a consultation, patients in Charlotte can ask what the quoted price covers. Important questions include whether the price includes preoperative exams, postoperative visits, enhancements, and financing options. Practices differ on these inclusions and clarity can aid comparison.
What does the LASIK market in Charlotte look like?
Charlotte has 9 LASIK practices with 18 offices spread across localities including Matthews, Monroe, Indian Land, Huntersville, and Pineville. Among these, The LASIK Vision Institute is the only national chain. The multi-office groups include Metrolina Eye Associates-Matthews, Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC, and CEENTA (Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.).
Charlotte's LASIK offices cluster mainly in Charlotte and Matthews. Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC has the most Google reviews at 9,521 with a 4.7 rating. CEENTA has 4,990 reviews and a 4.6 rating, while Metrolina Eye Associates-Matthews has 2,914 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in Charlotte
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the Charlotte area?
The Charlotte area has 9 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 18 offices, as of September 2026. 8 of them name their surgeons, and 7 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 Charlotte?
LASIK in Charlotte costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the 1 of 9 practices that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,495. The other 8 quote a price only at a consultation.
Which LASIK practice ranks first in Charlotte?
Providence Eye & Laser Specialists ranks first in Charlotte with an Index score of 7.8 out of 10 and a Google rating of 4.9 from 746 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 Charlotte LASIK practices offer EVO ICL?
Four practices in Charlotte perform EVO ICL: Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, Metrolina Eye Associates-Matthews, Horizon Eye Care - Cotswold, Charlotte NC, and CEENTA (Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.).
Do any Charlotte LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Seven Charlotte practices offer free consultations: Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, The LASIK Vision Institute, Lasik Specialists Charlotte, Metrolina Eye Associates-Matthews, Accuvision LASIK, Greenman Eye Associates, and Charlotte Ophthalmology Center for Sight.
Which Charlotte LASIK practices do not name their surgeons?
The LASIK Vision Institute is the only Charlotte practice that does not name its doctors. All other practices in Charlotte publish the names of their surgeons.