Porter Ophthalmology
NPI-verified surgeons2 doctors, 2 NPI-verified
5962 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Financing
LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL & Lens Exchange in Raleigh, North Carolina
The LASIK Index tracks 10 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the Raleigh area as of September 2026, operating 9 offices. LASIK costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the 3 practices that publish a price, with a median of $2,499. 9 perform PRK, 4 EVO ICL and 3 refractive lens exchange.
10LASIK practices
$2,499Median 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.
Dean Dornic, MD
NPI-verified surgeon3 doctors, 1 NPI-verified
3701 NW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
Financing
Raleigh Eye Center
NPI-verified surgeons2 doctors, 2 NPI-verified · 3 offices in this area
3320 Executive Dr Ste 111, Raleigh, NC 27609
How much does LASIK cost in Raleigh?
LASIK in Raleigh costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye. That range comes from the 3 of 10 practices in the Raleigh area that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,499. The other 7 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 |
| Porter Ophthalmology | $2,499 | A typical LASIK procedure costing $2,499 per eye could be financed over 12 months for about $417/month |
| Holly Springs Eye and Laser - Dr. Khan | $2,500 | Vision correction is only $5,000 |
1 more practice advertises a discount without a base price: Travers Lasik ($1000 Savings for All Laser Lasik!
). A discount means little until you know the price it comes off.
Who performs PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and lens exchange in Raleigh?
Of the 10 LASIK practices in the Raleigh area, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Ophthalmology | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Holly Springs Eye and Laser - Dr. Khan | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Travers Lasik | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| The LASIK Vision Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Triangle Eye Consultants | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dean Dornic, MD | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Raleigh Eye Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| Lasik Specialists Raleigh | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Duke Eye Center of Raleigh | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Laser Eye Center of Carolina-LASIK | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Who performs PRK surgery in Raleigh?
9 of the 10 LASIK practices in the Raleigh area perform PRK: Porter Ophthalmology, Holly Springs Eye and Laser - Dr. Khan, Travers Lasik, The LASIK Vision Institute, Triangle Eye Consultants, Dean Dornic, MD and 3 more.
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 Raleigh?
None of the 10 practices we track in the Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
4 of the 10 LASIK practices in the Raleigh area perform EVO ICL: Porter Ophthalmology, Dean Dornic, MD, Raleigh Eye Center, Duke Eye Center of Raleigh.
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 Raleigh?
3 of the 10 LASIK practices in the Raleigh area perform refractive lens exchange: Porter Ophthalmology, Dean Dornic, MD, Duke Eye Center of Raleigh.
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 Raleigh?
Price transparency varies among Raleigh practices. Only three publish prices: Porter Ophthalmology lists LASIK at $2,499, The LASIK Vision Institute between $2,495 and $2,895, and Holly Springs Eye and Laser at $2,500. Seven other practices do not publish prices, and Travers Lasik advertises discounts without stating prices.
Surgeons are named at eight practices, and six have surgeons matched to the NPI registry. Practices that do not name doctors include Laser Eye Center of Carolina and The LASIK Vision Institute. Patients can verify surgeon licenses through the North Carolina medical board.
At consultations, patients should ask what the quoted price covers. Questions might include whether follow-up visits, enhancements, or financing are included. Only The LASIK Vision Institute offers a lifetime enhancement plan. Financing is available at several practices including Travers Lasik and Porter Ophthalmology.
What does the LASIK market in Raleigh look like?
Raleigh has 10 LASIK practices with 9 offices serving the area and nearby localities including Durham, Cary, and Holly Springs. The LASIK Vision Institute is the only national chain with a presence here. Raleigh Eye Center is the sole multi-office local practice.
Offices cluster mainly in Raleigh and surrounding cities. The LASIK Vision Institute has the most Google reviews at 1,692, followed by Travers Lasik with 1,540 and Raleigh Eye Center with 674. These three practices lead in patient feedback volume.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in Raleigh
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the Raleigh area?
The Raleigh area has 10 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 9 offices, as of September 2026. 8 of them name their surgeons, and 6 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 Raleigh?
LASIK in Raleigh costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the 3 of 10 practices that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,499. The other 7 quote a price only at a consultation.
Which LASIK practice ranks first in Raleigh?
Porter Ophthalmology ranks first in Raleigh with an Index score of 9.2 out of 10 and a Google rating of 4.9 from 389 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 Raleigh practices offer EVO ICL?
Four practices perform EVO ICL in Raleigh: Porter Ophthalmology, Raleigh Eye Center, Dean Dornic, MD, and Duke Eye Center of Raleigh.
Do any Raleigh LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Yes, five practices offer free consultations: Travers Lasik, Lasik Specialists Raleigh, The LASIK Vision Institute, Triangle Eye Consultants, and Holly Springs Eye and Laser.
Which practices do not name their surgeons in Raleigh?
Laser Eye Center of Carolina and The LASIK Vision Institute do not name their surgeons. Eight other practices do provide surgeon names.