Laser Vision Costa Rica

4.0 stars ·

Premier eye surgery center in San José specializing in LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, and lens implants for medical tourists desiring vision correction. Equipped with cutting-edge femtosecond lasers and staffed by US-trained ophthalmologists offering personalized care packages. High patient satisfaction with rapid recovery protocols.

80%
Satisfaction Rate
2002
Established

Our Treatments

Eye & Vision

$1,600 - $5,000

Ophthalmological and vision correction procedures

LASIK

$2,000 - $3,500

Laser vision correction surgery

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

Cataract Surgery

$2,500 - $4,500

Removal of clouded eye lenses

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

Lens Replacement

$3,000 - $5,500

Intraocular lens replacement surgery

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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Why Choose San José, Costa Rica?

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Dental and wellness leader with accredited clinics. Eco-tourism recovery. Visa-free for West.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#1
global rank
70,000+
patients/year
66
Healthcare & Safety
65
Safety
71
Cost & Value
83
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 Widely available
Safety Rating Moderate-High
Insurance International insurance accepted at major private hospitals; most medical tourists use private sector facilities

Travel & Getting There

Airport Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Distance to City 17 km (~25 min)
English Level High
Public Transit Moderate
Taxis & Rideshare Widely available; rideshare services operational

EU/US/UK: Visa-free 90 days

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $85
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Tipping 10% tip customary in restaurants; optional for other services
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
60%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%
bariatric
50%

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 SurgeryBariatric SurgeryCardiacOrthopedicFertilityOphthalmic
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours (Teatro Nacional, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum)
Beach excursions (Pacific and Caribbean beaches)
National Parks and nature refuges
Shopping districts (Escazú, La Sabana)
Wellness and spa facilities

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

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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