LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL & Lens Exchange in El Paso, Texas
The LASIK Index tracks 7 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the El Paso area as of September 2026, operating 15 offices. LASIK costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the one practice that publishes a price. 7 perform PRK, 4 EVO ICL and 4 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 El Paso?
LASIK in El Paso costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye. That range comes from the 1 of 7 practices in the El Paso area that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,495. The other 6 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 El Paso?
Of the 7 LASIK practices in the El Paso area, 7 perform PRK, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The LASIK Vision Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Buena Vista Laser Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Southwest Eye Institute | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Sun Eye Care | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| El Paso Eye Surgeons | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Maddox Laser Eye Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Who performs PRK surgery in El Paso?
7 of the 7 LASIK practices in the El Paso area perform PRK: The LASIK Vision Institute, Buena Vista Laser Center, Southwest Eye Institute, Sun Eye Care, LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty Center, El Paso Eye Surgeons 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 El Paso?
None of the 7 practices we track in the El Paso 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 El Paso?
4 of the 7 LASIK practices in the El Paso area perform EVO ICL: Buena Vista Laser Center, Southwest Eye Institute, Sun Eye Care, LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty 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 El Paso?
4 of the 7 LASIK practices in the El Paso area perform refractive lens exchange: Buena Vista Laser Center, Southwest Eye Institute, Sun Eye Care, LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty 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 El Paso?
Price transparency varies among El Paso LASIK practices. Only The LASIK Vision Institute publishes prices, ranging from $2,495 to $2,895. The other six practices do not publish prices. Comparing prices may require contacting practices directly.
Five El Paso practices list surgeons matched to the NPI registry. Six practices name their doctors, while The LASIK Vision Institute does not. Patients can verify surgeon licenses for free through the Texas state medical board to confirm credentials.
At a consultation, patients can ask what the quoted price includes, such as preoperative exams, follow-up visits, enhancements, and financing options. Some practices offer lifetime enhancement plans, like The LASIK Vision Institute and Southwest Eye Institute.
What does the LASIK market in El Paso look like?
El Paso has 7 LASIK practices with a total of 15 offices. The local market includes one national chain, The LASIK Vision Institute, and three multi-office groups: LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty Center, Southwest Eye Institute, and Sun Eye Care. All offices are located within El Paso.
Southwest Eye Institute has the most Google reviews in El Paso with 3,126 reviews and a 4.7 rating. LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty Center follows with 1,345 reviews and a 4.6 rating. The LASIK Vision Institute has 1,327 reviews and a 4.9 rating. Other practices have fewer reviews.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in El Paso
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the El Paso area?
The El Paso area has 7 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 15 offices, as of September 2026. 6 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 El Paso?
LASIK in El Paso costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the 1 of 7 practices that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,495. The other 6 quote a price only at a consultation.
Which LASIK practice ranks first in El Paso?
The LASIK Vision Institute ranks first in El Paso with an Index score of 7.4 out of 10 and a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,327 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 El Paso practices offer EVO ICL?
Four El Paso practices perform EVO ICL: Buena Vista Laser Center, LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty Center, Southwest Eye Institute, and Sun Eye Care.
Do any El Paso LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Yes, six El Paso practices offer free consultations: The LASIK Vision Institute, Buena Vista Laser Center, LASIK, Cornea & Cataract Specialty Center, Southwest Eye Institute, Sun Eye Care, El Paso Eye Surgeons, and Maddox Laser Eye Center.
Which El Paso practices do not name their surgeons?
The LASIK Vision Institute does not name its surgeons. The other six practices in El Paso provide surgeon names.