LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL & Lens Exchange in Knoxville, Tennessee
The LASIK Index tracks 6 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the Knoxville area as of September 2026, operating 14 offices. None of them publishes a LASIK price, so a quote means booking a consultation. 2 perform PRK, 3 EVO ICL and 1 refractive lens exchange.
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.
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How much does LASIK cost in Knoxville?
No LASIK practice in the Knoxville area publishes a per-eye price. The other 6 quote a price only at a consultation.
Who performs PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and lens exchange in Knoxville?
Of the 6 LASIK practices in the Knoxville area, 2 perform PRK, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Eye Surgeons | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| Woolfson Eye Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| Tennessee Valley Laser Center | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| University Eye Specialists, P.C. | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| SouthEast Eye Specialists | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Campbell Cunningham Laser Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
Who performs PRK surgery in Knoxville?
2 of the 6 LASIK practices in the Knoxville area perform PRK: Woolfson Eye Institute, Campbell Cunningham Laser Center.
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 Knoxville?
None of the 6 practices we track in the Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
3 of the 6 LASIK practices in the Knoxville area perform EVO ICL: Baptist Eye Surgeons, Woolfson Eye Institute, Campbell Cunningham Laser Center.
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 Knoxville?
1 of the 6 LASIK practices in the Knoxville area performs refractive lens exchange: Campbell Cunningham Laser Center.
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 Knoxville?
None of the 6 Knoxville LASIK practices publish their prices. This means price transparency is limited locally. Patients may need to contact practices directly to inquire about costs and any discounts offered.
Five of the six practices name their surgeons, and five have surgeons verified by the NPI registry. Campbell Cunningham Laser Center does not name its doctors. Patients can verify surgeon licenses for free through the Tennessee medical board to confirm credentials.
At a consultation, patients can ask what the quoted price includes, such as preoperative exams, postoperative visits, and enhancements. It is important to clarify if financing options or lifetime enhancement plans are part of the offer, as only Woolfson Eye Institute publishes a lifetime enhancement plan.
What does the LASIK market in Knoxville look like?
Knoxville has 6 LASIK practices with 14 offices concentrated in the city itself. There are no national chains. Multi-office groups include University Eye Specialists, P.C., Baptist Eye Surgeons, and SouthEast Eye Specialists. These groups cover most of the local market.
University Eye Specialists, P.C. has the most Google reviews at 3,349 with a 4.9 rating. Baptist Eye Surgeons follows with 2,709 reviews and the same rating. SouthEast Eye Specialists has 367 reviews and a 4.7 rating. Other practices have fewer reviews.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in Knoxville
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the Knoxville area?
The Knoxville area has 6 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 14 offices, as of September 2026. 5 of them name their surgeons, and 5 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 Knoxville?
No LASIK practice in Knoxville publishes a per-eye price. All 6 quote a price only at a consultation.
Which LASIK practice ranks first in Knoxville?
Baptist Eye Surgeons ranks first in Knoxville with an Index score of 7.4 out of 10 and a Google rating of 4.9 from 2,709 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 Knoxville practices offer EVO ICL?
Campbell Cunningham Laser Center, Baptist Eye Surgeons, and Woolfson Eye Institute perform EVO ICL. These are the only three practices in Knoxville that offer this procedure.
Do any Knoxville LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Tennessee Valley Laser Center, University Eye Specialists, P.C., SouthEast Eye Specialists, and Woolfson Eye Institute offer free consultations. Other practices do not publish this information.
Which Knoxville practices do not name their surgeons?
Campbell Cunningham Laser Center does not name its surgeons. The other five practices in Knoxville provide surgeon names and have at least one surgeon matched to the NPI registry.