Laser Eye Correction
Warsaw · Krakow · Vienna · Zurich
Imagine waking up in the morning and seeing the world in HD quality – the panorama of Warsaw from the Palace of Culture, lights reflecting in the Vistula, the vibrant Nowy Świat – all perfectly sharp, without reaching for glasses or contact lenses.
SwissLaser in numbers: over 25,000 procedures performed by the chief surgeon · clinics in Warsaw, Krakow, Vienna, and Zurich · Google: 4,8 (258 reviews, Warsaw) and 5,0 (171 reviews, Krakow)
Looking for a clinic in your city? We perform the procedure in two locations — the same surgeon, the same technology, and the same prices: laser eye correction in Warsaw (ul. Kolejowa 1, near West Railway Station) · laser eye correction in Krakow (ul. Kluczborska 15/U3).
Laser eye correction is more than a procedure; it is a conscious decision for a higher quality of life – for athletes, professionals, and anyone who desires to enjoy life without limitations.
Laser Eye Correction — Quick Answers
- How much does laser eye correction cost? Laser eye correction at SwissLaser costs from 10,000 PLN per pair of eyes for the Trans-PRK smart surFace method, 11,000 PLN for FemtoLASIK, 13,600 PLN for SmartSight, and 15,000 PLN for SmartSight Nova.
- Am I eligible for laser eye correction? This is a crucial question, to which the final answer can only be given by a doctor after very detailed diagnostic examinations.
- Is the procedure painful and how long does recovery take? The procedure itself is painless. Before it begins, the eyes are anesthetized with special drops that completely eliminate pain. The patient may only feel touch, slight pressure, or changes in vision, but there is no pain.
- What are the disadvantages and drawbacks of laser eye correction? The most common drawback is temporary dry eye in the first few weeks after the procedure. Therefore, the tear film is assessed before qualification, not only when a problem arises.
Laser Eye Correction – In Brief
Laser eye correction is a procedure in which a laser reshapes the cornea so that the image forms precisely on the retina. It corrects myopia up to approximately -10 D, hyperopia up to +5 D, and astigmatism up to 6 D. It takes about 15–20 minutes for both eyes, is painless thanks to anesthetic drops, and most patients return to daily activities the next day (after surface methods, after a few days).
- Methods: SmartSight Nova, SmartSight, FemtoLASIK, Trans-PRK; after 45 years of age PresbyMAX
- Price: from 10,000 PLN to 15,000 PLN per pair of eyes, installments available – laser eye correction price list
- Qualification: examination for 400 PLN, approximately 90 minutes; you make the decision after measurements, not before. When laser is not an option: contraindications
- Warranty: up to 5 years for laser procedures
- Where: Warsaw, ul. Kolejowa 1 and Krakow, ul. Kluczborska 15/U3 – the same surgeon, Dr. Victor Derhartunian, over 25,000 procedures; Google 4,8 (Warsaw) and 5,0 (Krakow)
A New Life Without Glasses
At SwissLaser, we combine Swiss precision with the latest generation of equipment and the experience of internationally recognized surgeons to give you the freedom of vision.
At SwissLaser, we offer only minimally invasive procedures, including the minimally invasive SmartSight method, the gold standard Femto-LASIK 7D, and implantable lenses for special needs.
Am I a Candidate?
SwissLaser Traffic Light System
Green Light
(Ideal Candidates)
You are between 18 and 60 years old, your vision defect has been stable for at least 12 months, and your cornea is healthy and of adequate thickness.
Yellow Light
(Requires Consultation):
You are prone to dry eyes, your cornea is relatively thin, or you have certain autoimmune diseases.
Red Light
(Not Qualified – but alternatives exist):
Unstable vision defect, keratoconus, advanced cataract/glaucoma, pregnancy. Alternative: ICL phakic lens implantation is often an excellent solution.
Method Comparison
| Method | Technology | Characteristics | Healing Time | For Whom |
| SmartSight | Microlenticule Extraction | “Keyhole” technique, flapless, minimally invasive | 1–2 days | Active individuals, dry eye, high myopia |
| Femto-LASIK 7D | Femto and excimer laser | “Gold standard” with corneal flap, very rapid vision recovery | 1–2 days | Most vision defects |
| Trans-PRK 7D | Touch-free excimer laser | Surface treatment without touch, maximum corneal stability | 3–5 days | Thin cornea, contact sports |
| PresbyMAX | Based on Femto-LASIK | Presbyopia treatment | 2–3 days | Patients over 45 years of age |
| ICL (EVO/EVO+) | Implantable lens | Reversible intraocular correction | 1 day | Very high defects, thin cornea |
| Lens Exchange | Trifocal/EDOF lenses | Replacement of natural lens | 2–4 days | Patients over 50 years of age, early cataracts |
Important Recommendations
and Contraindications
for Patients
Absolute Contraindications
After the procedure: Use eye drops exactly as prescribed. Do not rub or press your eyes. Protect your eyes with sunglasses.
How much does laser eye correction cost?
Prices 2026 for both eyes: Trans-PRK from 10,000 PLN, FemtoLASIK 11,000 PLN, SmartSight 13,600 PLN, SmartSight Nova 15,000 PLN.The Wavefront variant (personalized corneal profile) costs 12,800 PLN. PresbyMAX – presbyopia correction – 15,000 PLN.
- qualification examination: 400 PLN – without it, we do not yet know your method or price
- procedure for one eye: from 5,500 PLN
- possibility of payment in installments
- procedures performed in Warsaw and Krakow
Laser eye correction price list – all methods, installments, NFZ · Full price list 2026
Patient Reviews After Laser Eye Correction
Directly from Google – unedited and unselected. Warsaw: 4.9 out of over 250 reviews, Krakow: 5.0 out of over 160 reviews.
Google rating: Warsaw 4,8 (reviews: 258) · Krakow 5,0 (reviews: 171). Read all reviews, unselected and unedited, directly on Google: Warsaw · Krakow.
Your Path to Better Vision
Starts Here
Are you ready to take the decisive step towards a life full of clarity and freedom? Check if you qualify for laser eye correction.
Schedule a non-binding comprehensive preliminary examination. Our team of experts at SwissLaser will be happy to provide you with personal advice and answer all your questions.
The Road to Sharp Vision:
Treatment Process at SwissLaser
Key Preparation
To obtain accurate measurements, a break from wearing contact lenses is necessary:
Soft lenses: at least 7 days
Hard lenses: at least 4 weeks
Comprehensive Qualification Examination
(approx. 90 minutes)
This is the most important step for your safety. Using imaging diagnostics, we create a detailed “map” of your eyes, including corneal topography, pachymetry, and aberrometry. Based on this, our experts decide if and which method will be safe for you.
Day of the Procedure
(approx. 15-20 minutes for both eyes)
The procedure itself is short and stress-free. Your eyes are anesthetized with drops, so you won’t feel any pain. A small speculum prevents blinking. While the laser works – just a few tens of seconds per eye – you look at a light point.
Post-Procedure Period:
Rapid Recovery
Recovery is very quick. Most patients can return to daily activities, such as office work, the very next day. In the first few weeks, you should not rub your eyes and must use the prescribed drops.
What is
Laser Eye Correction?
Imagine your eye as a high-quality camera. The cornea is its front, transparent lens, which focuses incoming light so that a sharp image is formed on the retina (the camera’s sensor). With a vision defect, such as myopia, this focus is incorrect.
The goal of laser eye correction is to precisely and gently reshape the cornea so that light focuses perfectly on the retina again.
Result: a razor-sharp image without mechanical aids.
Technology in Service of Vision:
Femtosecond and Excimer Laser
Modern refractive surgery relies on two highly specialized laser systems.
Femtosecond Laser
This precise tool operates with ultra-short light pulses. Its task is to prepare the cornea for the actual correction.
Depending on the method, it creates a very thin corneal flap (in the Femto-LASIK method) or a precise microlenticule within the cornea (in the SmartSight method), SCHWIND ATOS
Excimer Laser
Responsible for the actual vision correction. Through a process called photoablation, it removes microscopic layers of corneal tissue.
At SwissLaser, we use the SCHWIND AMARIS 1050 RS 7D laser, which, thanks to its 7-dimensional eye tracking system, compensates for every eye movement in real-time, maintaining high precision.
What Vision Defects Can Be Corrected?
Laser eye correction is extremely effective for the most common refractive errors. In our clinics in Warsaw and Krakow, we successfully treat:
Myopia: up to -10.00 D
Hyperopia: up to +5 D
Astigmatism: up to 6.00 D
The decision regarding qualification and the choice of the optimal method is always made individually after a comprehensive diagnostic examination.
Laser eye correction effectively addresses presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness, which is a natural process of deteriorating near vision affecting most people over 40. This phenomenon, resulting from the loss of elasticity of the intraocular lens, manifests itself, among other things, in the need to hold text further away when reading, hence the colloquial name “long arm syndrome”.
Your Decision:
Between Desire and Concerns
The decision for laser eye correction often involves many emotions and questions. Our patients are usually well-informed and carefully weigh all pros and cons. They value quality, safety, and a lifestyle without limitations.
Dr. Victor Derhartunian (FEBO, FWCRS),
chief surgeon at SwissLaser, says:
“In my clinics in Warsaw, Krakow, Vienna, and Zurich, I meet people who have very high demands for their lives and health. My most important task is to explain complex medical issues in an accessible way and to honestly answer every question. The most beautiful moment is always the sparkle in the patients’ eyes at the first follow-up visit, when they realize that their dream of a life without glasses has become a reality.”
EASE (new for 2026): surface vision correction entirely with a femtosecond laser, flapless and UV-free, for thin corneas and dry eyes; in Krakow as part of a clinical trial. See EASE.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Everything you need to know about laser eye correction
What are the modern and safe methods of vision correction?
Modern refractive surgery offers several advanced and extremely safe methods, which we select individually based on the eye’s anatomy and the patient’s lifestyle. They can be divided into three main generations:
- Surface methods (e.g., Trans-PRK smart surFace): These are touch-free methods where the laser acts directly on the corneal surface, without creating a flap. They are ideal for people with thin corneas or those who play contact sports. Healing is slightly longer, but this method offers maximum long-term safety.
- Flap creation methods (e.g., Femto-LASIK 7D): This is the most popular method worldwide, valued for its instant effect. A precise femtosecond laser creates a thin flap on the corneal surface, which returns to its place after the procedure. The patient sees perfectly the next day, and discomfort is minimal.
- Latest generation microlenticular methods (e.g., SmartSight): This is the most innovative and least invasive technique. A femtosecond laser creates a microlenticule inside the cornea, which the surgeon then removes through a microscopic incision (approx. 2 mm). The corneal structure remains almost untouched, minimizing the risk of dry eye and ensuring a very quick return to full activity.
Each of these methods is safe, and choosing the best one is a key element of a detailed qualification examination.
How long do the effects of laser eye correction last?
Yes, the effect achieved during the procedure is permanent. Laser eye correction permanently changes the shape of the cornea, thus correcting myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The procedure is performed only on patients with stable vision defects, which guarantees the durability of the results. In a small percentage of patients, especially those with very high defects, a slight regression of the defect may occur, which can often be corrected during a supplementary procedure.
However, it should be remembered that the procedure does not stop the natural aging process of the eye. Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), which is the deterioration of near vision, appears in every person after 40-45 years of age. This phenomenon, resulting from the loss of elasticity of the intraocular lens, manifests itself, among other things, in the need to hold text further away when reading, hence the colloquial name “long arm syndrome”. For patients with presbyopia, dedicated laser solutions also exist.
Risks and side effects: dry eye, halo, ectasia, overcorrection, infection – how often according to studies and how we reduce them: laser eye correction – risks and side effects.
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Related Topics
- Secondary correction – when the first procedure did not yield the expected result
- Which laser eye correction method is best? – comparison of SmartSight Nova, SmartSight, FemtoLASIK, and Trans-PRK
- Laser or ICL phakic lenses? – comparison of both methods
- how much does laser eye correction cost – full price list
- meet the operator: Dr. Victor Derhartunian (over 25,000 procedures)
- SmartSight Nova – flapless 3rd generation correction
See how the procedure looks step-by-step
Content fact-checked by Dr. med. univ. (Vienna) Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS – specialist in refractive surgery. Last verified: October 2, 2026.
Vision Correction and Your Situation
The choice of method depends not only on the eye’s structure but also on how you live and work. Two situations are most common for us:
- Military, police, and uniformed services — why we choose a flapless corneal method when there is a risk of eye injury and how much time before the commission the surgery should be performed.
- Computer work — when you can return to screens, how eye strain differs from dry eye syndrome, and what changes occur after age 45.
Where We Perform This Procedure
We perform the procedure in both our clinics – the same surgeon, the same technology, and the same prices. Choose a location to see details, directions, and opening hours:
Laser Eye Correction in Warsaw
ul. Kolejowa 1, 01-217 Warsaw · tel. +48 22 120 16 90
Laser Eye Correction in Krakow
ul. Kluczborska 15/U3, 31-271 Krakow · tel. +48 12 383 33 60
