Laser Center – Centro Láser de Cirugía Ocular

4.0 stars ·

Laser Center in San José is an ophthalmology clinic specializing in refractive and cataract surgery that attracts international patients seeking vision correction. The clinic performs LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, and treatment for other anterior segment eye conditions.

80%
Satisfaction Rate
1998
Established

Our Treatments

Eye & Vision

$80 - $250

Ophthalmological and vision correction procedures

95.0% success

LASIK

$900 - $2,200

Laser vision correction surgery

96.0% success
1-3 days
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-3 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Cataract Surgery

$1,500 - $3,500

Removal of clouded eye lenses

97.0% success
1-2 weeks
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Retinal Surgery

$2,000 - $5,000

Surgical treatment of retinal conditions

92.0% success
2-6 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 2-6 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: local

Lens Replacement

$1,800 - $4,000

Intraocular lens replacement surgery

97.0% success
1-2 weeks
20-40 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 20-40 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Customer Reviews

4.0

Based on 5 reviews

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"My husband suffers from a disease called keratoconus, which has left him very neglected. Thank God, the Virgin Mary, Dr. Fiker, and Dr. Ismael, who is an angel God sent us, he now has his glasses and sees much better. Many blessings."

Yeca Hernández J
· July 9, 2026

"I arrived from Dubai with a very bad eye problem. I was treated by a good doctor there. Dr. Flikier welcomed me with open arms, and thank God he found the problem and everything is under control. He will be my doctor from now on."

Elena Lizardo
· July 9, 2026

"My 96-year-old mother was delighted with the service, which is why I'm giving it 5 stars. A comfortable place, easily accessible in San José, with personalized and very friendly service."

Jose Perez
· July 9, 2026

"Good afternoon, Doctors. I hope you are well. I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with the lack of coordination among the staff who attend to your patients. On Saturday, April 20th, I requested my medical records via WhatsApp. On Monday, they responded and asked for my name and other information. I sent it, and on Monday, April 22nd, they told me that because the documents take time to process, they would send them between Wednesday and Friday. I set a reminder in my calendar to check on my records on Friday, April 26th, because NO ONE from the institute followed up on my request. I followed up again, and they told me that the information would take 5 to 6 business days, which is completely contrary to what they told me in their initial response on Monday, April 22nd. I insisted that I needed it for my appointment with the new ophthalmologist on Saturday, April 27th, an appointment I missed and had to reschedule because, guess what, they didn't have my information. On Friday, between messages and calls I made to the institute, they promised to send me the information on Monday, April 29th, which was yesterday. And guess what? To this day, no one has contacted me or even sent anything. It's a shame that the institute doesn't prioritize customer service and that the people handling the customer service channels don't have a clear procedure. If I don't receive the information today, I will file a report with an officer and request it through the courts, seeking damages. This same comment will be included in your institute's Google reviews. It's important that other patients know what's happening and the kind of service you offer. Sincerely, Diego Calvo Leiva."

Diego Calvo Leiva
· July 9, 2026

"Amen!!"

Rafael Mora
· July 9, 2026

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#1
global rank
70,000+
patients/year
67
Healthcare & Safety
70
Safety
77
Cost & Value
75
Travel & Getting There
65
Internet Speed
89
Climate
92
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality Excellent
Hospitals 3+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Good
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating High
Insurance International insurance widely accepted at private hospitals like CIMA and Clínica Bíblica, with direct billing options for many providers

Travel & Getting There

Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Distance to City 20 km (~30 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Moderate
Taxis & Rideshare Taxis and rideshares like Uber widely available, especially in San Jose and Escazu; reliable for airport transfers and city travel

US/Canada/EU/UK/Australia: visa-free for up to 90 days. Other nationalities: check Costa Rican consulate.

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $50
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
Tipping Tipping 10% at restaurants if service not included; optional for taxis and hotels
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 20.3°C · Tropical monsoon

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit December to April
Air Quality (AQI) 42
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 50 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#1 global rank 70,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
DentalCosmetic SurgeryOrthopedicCardiovascularFertilityOphthalmicBariatric
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours (National Theater, Gold Museum)
Nature excursions (nearby volcanoes, parks)
Shopping districts (Multiplaza Escazu)
Wellness retreats

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Business Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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This clinic speaks: Spanish, English

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