LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL & Lens Exchange in Columbus, Ohio
The LASIK Index tracks 11 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the Columbus area as of September 2026, operating 19 offices. LASIK costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the 3 practices that publish a price, with a median of $2,495. 7 perform PRK, 5 EVO ICL and 4 refractive lens exchange.
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How much does LASIK cost in Columbus?
LASIK in Columbus costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye. That range comes from the 3 of 11 practices in the Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LasikPlus | $2,495 to $2,895 | we offer transparent pricing starting between $2,495 - $2,895 per eye |
| The LASIK Vision Institute | $2,495 to $2,895 | all-inclusive price of $2,495 - $2,895 per eye |
| TLC Laser Eye Centers | $2,495 to $2,895 | Our standard fee for advanced procedures is usually between $2,495 - $2,895 per eye . |
2 more practices advertise a discount without a base price: Columbus Laser & Cataract Center ($750 off LASIK
); Bloomberg Eye Center (BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL Custom LASIK only $999/Eye!
). A discount means little until you know the price it comes off.
Who performs PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and lens exchange in Columbus?
Of the 11 LASIK practices in the Columbus area, 7 perform PRK, 5 EVO ICL, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LasikPlus | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Columbus Laser & Cataract Center | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| Arena Eye Surgeons | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| The LASIK Vision Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| TLC Laser Eye Centers | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bloomberg Eye Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| ReVision Lasik and Cataract Surgery | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Erdey Searcy Eye Group | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Central Ohio Eye and Plastic Surgery | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Refractive Center of Ohio | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ohio State Havener Eye Institute | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Who performs PRK surgery in Columbus?
7 of the 11 LASIK practices in the Columbus area perform PRK: LasikPlus, Arena Eye Surgeons, The LASIK Vision Institute, TLC Laser Eye Centers, Bloomberg Eye Center, ReVision Lasik and Cataract Surgery and 1 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 Columbus?
None of the 11 practices we track in the Columbus 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 Columbus?
5 of the 11 LASIK practices in the Columbus area perform EVO ICL: LasikPlus, Columbus Laser & Cataract Center, Bloomberg Eye Center, ReVision Lasik and Cataract Surgery, Erdey Searcy Eye Group.
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 Columbus?
4 of the 11 LASIK practices in the Columbus area perform refractive lens exchange: LasikPlus, Bloomberg Eye Center, ReVision Lasik and Cataract Surgery, Erdey Searcy Eye Group.
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 Columbus?
Price transparency varies among Columbus practices. Three chains publish prices ranging from $2,495 to $2,895. Eight practices do not publish prices. Two practices, Columbus Laser & Cataract Center and Bloomberg Eye Center, advertise discounts without listing prices. Comparing published prices can help narrow options.
Six Columbus practices name surgeons verified by the NPI registry. Three practices do not name their doctors: The LASIK Vision Institute, Ohio State Havener Eye Institute, and TLC Laser Eye Centers. Patients can verify surgeon licenses for free through the Ohio medical board to confirm credentials.
At a consultation, patients should ask what the quoted price includes. Some practices offer lifetime enhancement plans, such as LasikPlus, The LASIK Vision Institute, and TLC Laser Eye Centers. Financing is available at most practices. Confirm if pre- and post-operative visits, medications, or enhancements are part of the price.
What does the LASIK market in Columbus look like?
Columbus has 11 LASIK practices with 19 offices in the area. The market includes three national chains: LasikPlus, The LASIK Vision Institute, and TLC Laser Eye Centers. There are also three independent multi-office groups: Columbus Laser & Cataract Center, Bloomberg Eye Center, and Ohio State Havener Eye Institute.
Offices cluster primarily in Columbus and nearby localities such as Westerville, Delaware, Newark, and Dublin. LasikPlus has the most Google reviews with 3,720 and a rating of 5.0, followed by Bloomberg Eye Center with 1,660 reviews and Ohio State Havener Eye Institute with 1,353 reviews.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in Columbus
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the Columbus area?
The Columbus area has 11 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 19 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 Columbus?
LASIK in Columbus costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the 3 of 11 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 Columbus?
LasikPlus ranks first in Columbus with an Index score of 9.0 out of 10 and a Google rating of 5.0 from 3,720 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 Columbus practices offer EVO ICL?
Five practices in Columbus perform EVO ICL: LasikPlus, Columbus Laser & Cataract Center, Bloomberg Eye Center, ReVision Lasik and Cataract Surgery, and Erdey Searcy Eye Group.
Do any Columbus LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Eight Columbus practices offer free consultations. These include LasikPlus, Arena Eye Surgeons, Columbus Laser & Cataract Center, The LASIK Vision Institute, Bloomberg Eye Center, Ohio State Havener Eye Institute, ReVision Lasik and Cataract Surgery, and TLC Laser Eye Centers.
Which Columbus practices do not name their surgeons?
The LASIK Vision Institute, Ohio State Havener Eye Institute, and TLC Laser Eye Centers do not name their surgeons. The other eight practices in Columbus provide surgeon names.