LASIK Treatment Cost in Lithuania

The cost of LASIK in Lithuania starts from USD$ 2000. There are many State Health Care Accreditation Agency (VASPVT) certified hospitals in Lithuania that offer LASIK.

LASIK package cost in Lithuania has different inclusions and exclusions. The cost quoted by some of the best hospitals for LASIK in Lithuania generally covers the pre-surgery investigations of the patient. The treatment cost usually includes the expenses related to hospitalization, surgery, nursing, medicines, and anesthesia. Stay outside the package duration, port-operative complications and diagnosis of a new condition may further increase the LASIK cost in Lithuania.

There are several best hospitals for LASIK in Lithuania. The following are some of the most renowned hospitals for LASIK in Lithuania:

1. Kardiolita Hospital, Kaunas
2. Kardiolita Hospital, Vilnius

After discharge from the hospital, the patient has to stay for another 7 days in the country for complete recovery. During this time, the patient undergoes medical tests and consultations. this is to ensure that the treatment was successful and the patient us safe to return.

Lithuania is considered to be one of the best places for LASIK in the world. This is because of the availability of some of the best doctors, advanced medical technology and good hospital infrastructure. However, some of the other popular destinations for LASIK include the following:

1. Czechia
2. Saudi Arabia
3. India
4. Singapore
5. Tunisia
6. the United Kingdom
7. Turkey
8. Thailand
9. Greece
10. Spain

There are certain expenses additional to the LASIK cost that the patient may have to pay for. These are the charges for daily meals and hotel stay outside the hospital. The extra charges may vary average around USD$ 50.

There are many cities that offer LASIK in Lithuania, including the following:

• Vilnius
• Kaunas

After the LASIK takes place, the average duration of stay at the hospital is about 1 days. This time frame is important for the patient to recover properly and feel comfotable after the surgery. With the help of several tests, it is determined that the patient is doing fine after the surgery and is okay to be discharged.

Out of all the hospitals in Lithuania, there are about 2 best hospitals for LASIK. These hospitals are approved to perform the surgery and have proper infrastructure to handle LASIK patients.

Lithuania is one of the cheapest countries to get medical surgery done. The average cost of LASIK surgery in Lithuania is nearly 1400 USD for both eyes. The costs can begin as low as 900 USD for laser surgery for both eyes. Some surgeries may go up to 1800 USD or even higher. 

Lithuania is generally an affordable country to get medical surgeries done. It is also a picturesque country which makes for a great getaway for the recovery period. Some of the factors that generally influence the cost are the level of correction required for visual acuity, the kind of technology and equipment that will be used for the procedure, the surgical approach adopted, and the consultant cost of the surgeon who will be doing the procedure.

Here are some of the top clinics in Lithuania -

1. New Vision Clinic

2. LIREMA Akių klinika - Vilnius

3. Naujas Regėjimas

4. Eye Care Center

5. Akiu lazerines chirurgijo

6. Laserview, regejimo koekcijos

7. LIREMA akių klinika

You can speak to most of the doctors or surgeons in your selected hospital. Doctors in Lithuania are usually associated with various hospitals and that is where the consultation happens.

The success rate for LASIK surgery in Lithuania is as high as 99%. It has become a common procedure nowadays for the correction of problems in the eye, associated with vision. It takes a few hours to some days for healing. After complete recovery, the vision appears to be increasingly better.

LASIK Surgery is one of the most common methods for the correction of vision defects. These are the commonly used approaches -

LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis)

This surgery is specially done to modify the corneal tissue beneath the lens of the eye to focus the light in such a way that it directly reaches the retina. It is usually opted for, by people who suffer from hyper - metropia or far - sightedness, myopia, or near sightedness and cylindrical lens error or astigmatism. Quite often, the performing surgeon makes and elevates a flap on the external surface, near the cornea region in order to gain access to the underlying structures and tissues of the eye. It is a very delicate process and requires efficient technology using computer - aided machine and designing (CAD - CAM). This helps to create a proper treatment plan.

Photorefractive keratectomy or PRK

PRK is a surgical procedure that is done using laser technology to reshape the cornea region of the eye. The PRK procedure helps in the correction of the eye only in the corneal layer. It is suitable for people who suffer from hyper - metropia or far - sightedness, myopia or near - sightedness, and cylindrical lens error or astigmatism. Like LASIK, PRK also uses computer aided machine and designing (CAD - CAM) to create a proper treatment plan.

LASEK or laser epithelial keratomileusis

This procedure is nearly similar to that of PRK. The surgeon elevates a flap near the cornea region by elevating a flap near the epithelial cell layer. A laser is then used to modify the corneal shape and then a soft contact lens is secured in its place. After healing, the vision can be corrected. It is suitable for people who suffer from hyper - metropia or far - sightedness, myopia or near sightedness and cylindrical lens error or astigmatism.

ALK or automated lamellar keratoplasty

ALK is usually preferred for near - sightedness or myopia. The surgeon elevates a flap near the cornea region by elevating a flap to gain access to the underlying structures and tissues of the eye. A laser is not used in this procedure. After healing, the vision can be corrected.

RLE or refractive lens exchange

It is also known as CLE or clear lens extraction. It can be referred to as RLR, that is, refractive lens replacement.

RLE or refractive lens exchange is a correction procedure which is done especially for patients requiring surgery for correcting cataract. The operating surgeon makes a minute incision to take out the natural lens of the eye from the edge of the cornea and replaces it with a silicone lens or any other biocompatible lens. It is also suitable for people suffering from severe myopia or hyper - metropia. This procedure can be used to treat thin corneas, dryness in the eyes, and other minor eye problems. Some procedures can even be used to correct astigmatism.

EpiLasik

The EpiLasik procedure is very similar to PRK. The doctor elevates a thin layer of the cornea and then modifies it. The layer can be removed from there, partially modified, or replaced with a biocompatible material. The doctor completes the procedure by applying a soft contact lens to protect the area until it can fully heal.

PRELEX (presbyopic lens exchange)

Once the natural lens of the eye loses its flexibility, the condition is then referred to as presbyopia. People suffering from presbyopia have difficulty focusing on nearby objects. PRELEX is a procedure where the surgeon implants a multifocal lens to improve the flexibility of the lens of the eye and restore the focus.

Intacs

Intacs can be referred to as intracorneal ring segments (ICR). In this method, the doctor makes a minute incision in the cornea. Two crescent-shaped plastic rings are placed near the external edge of the cornea to make it flat. The flattened cornea allows for light rays to be adjusted in such a way, that it directly focuses on the retina. ICR has been replaced in most places by procedures using lasers to treat mild cases of nearsightedness.

Phakic Intraocular Lens Implants

For some patients who are not eligible for PRK and LASIK, Phakic Intraocular Lens Implants are used. In this method, the surgeon inserts an implant through a very small incision at the edge of the cornea that attaches to the iris behind the pupil. The eye’s natural lens is not removed.

AK (astigmatic keratotomy)

AK is a surgical procedure that corrects astigmatism or cylindrical visual defect without the use of a laser. People with astigmatism have corneas that have expanded spherically. The surgical procedure involves making modifications at the most prominent points in the cornea. After making these incisions, the cornea becomes more flexible and attains a rounded shape. This surgery can be performed as a single surgery on its own or in association with other surgeries.