PRK Cost in Los Angeles
PRK at CCRS is $5,000 for both eyes, all-inclusive — the surgeon-led evaluation, the procedure, all medications, every post-operative visit through the longer PRK recovery, and any future enhancement.
How much does PRK cost?
Nationally, PRK typically costs $1,800 to $3,000 per eye — roughly $3,600 to $6,000 for both. At CCRS, PRK is $5,000 for both eyes, all-inclusive.
PRK costs more than LASIK at CCRS, which surprises people. The reason is the follow-up: PRK recovery takes weeks rather than days, and those additional visits are included in the price rather than billed as you go. More about PRK →
What the price includes.
Included at CCRS
- Surgeon-led evaluation with corneal topography and thickness mapping
- The procedure on the ALCON WaveLight® EX500
- All medications, including the extended drop regimen PRK requires
- Every post-operative visit across the full recovery period
- Bandage contact lenses during healing
- Any future enhancement, if you ever need one
What affects your quote
- Prescription strength — no, the price does not change
- One eye or both — some patients only need one treated
- Astigmatism — included
- Extended follow-up — included, however long it takes
Why PRK costs more than LASIK here.
The surgery itself is simpler than LASIK — there is no flap to create, so it uses one laser rather than two. The cost difference is entirely about what comes after.
PRK removes the corneal surface layer, which then regenerates over several days. Vision is blurry for roughly three to seven days before it begins improving steadily, and full stabilisation takes weeks to a few months. That means more post-operative visits, a longer medication course, and bandage contact lenses during healing.
At CCRS all of that is inside the $5,000. Practices that quote PRK below LASIK are usually pricing the procedure alone and billing the recovery separately — which is where the real cost of PRK lives.
What you get for it: no flap, ever. Nothing that can be displaced by a punch, an elbow or a deployed airbag. That is why PRK remains the standard recommendation for boxers, martial artists, military and law-enforcement candidates, and for patients whose corneas are too thin for LASIK.
How it compares.
PRK — $5,000 both eyes
No flap at all. The safest laser option for thin corneas and for anyone in a high-impact profession or sport. Longer recovery, permanent structural advantage.
LASIK — $4,000 both eyes
Faster recovery — most patients see well the next day. Requires adequate corneal thickness and carries the small long-term consideration of having a flap.
EVO ICL — from $6,000 both eyes
If your corneas are too thin even for PRK, or your prescription is beyond laser range, EVO ICL removes no corneal tissue at all.
Financing, FSA and HSA.
0% interest financing through CareCredit — a $5,000 package is $83.33 a month over 60 months. FSA and HSA pre-tax dollars are accepted.
Most health insurance plans do not cover elective vision correction, but FSA and HSA funds apply, many vision plans offer member discounts, and monthly financing including zero-interest options is available.
Cost questions
How much does PRK cost?
PRK at CCRS is $5,000 for both eyes, all-inclusive. Nationally PRK runs $1,800 to $3,000 per eye. Our price covers the evaluation, procedure, all medications, bandage contact lenses, every post-operative visit through the extended recovery, and any future enhancement.
Why is PRK more expensive than LASIK at CCRS?
The surgery is simpler, but the recovery is longer. PRK requires more post-operative visits, an extended medication course and bandage contact lenses. We include all of that in the price rather than billing it during recovery, which is when most patients would rather not be receiving invoices.
Is PRK covered by insurance?
Generally no, because it is elective. However some military and law-enforcement employers offer refractive surgery benefits, PRK is an eligible FSA and HSA expense, and many vision plans provide member discounts.
Is PRK worth the longer recovery?
If your corneas are thin, or you box, do martial arts, or work in law enforcement or the military, yes — there is no flap to worry about for the rest of your life. If you are a good LASIK candidate with no impact risk, LASIK is usually the better experience and costs less.
How long until I can work after PRK?
Most patients take three to seven days off. Vision is blurry during the first few days while the surface heals, then improves steadily over the following weeks. This is the main practical difference from LASIK, where most patients work the next day.
Get your exact PRK quote.
Your free consultation includes corneal thickness mapping, which is what determines whether PRK or LASIK is right for your eyes.
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