LASIK Cost in Malaysia

Different hospitals have different pricing policy when it comes to the cost of LASIK in Malaysia. The cost quoted by some of the best hospitals for LASIK in Malaysia generally covers the pre-surgery investigations of the patient. The comprehensive LASIK package cost includes the cost of investigations, surgery, medicines and consumables. A prolonged hospital stay due to delayed recovery, new diagnosis and complications after surgery may increase the cost of LASIK in Malaysia.

There are many hospitals across the country that offer LASIK to international patients. The following are some of the most renowned hospitals for LASIK in Malaysia:

1. Parkway Pantai

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.

Malaysia 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. the United Kingdom
2. Czechia
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Tunisia
5. the United Arab Emirates
6. Thailand
7. Lithuania
8. India
9. Singapore
10. Turkey

Apart from the LASIK cost, the patient may have to pay for additional daily expenses such as for guest house after discharge and meals. The per day extra expenses in Malaysia per person is about USD$ 30

Some of the best cities in Malaysia which offer LASIK are:

• Kuala Lumpur

After LASIK, the patient is supposed to stay for about 1 days in the hospital for recovery and monitoring. The patient is subjected to several biochemistry and radiological scans to see that everything is okay and the recovery is on track. After making sure that patient is clinically stable, discharge is planned.

There are more than 1 hospitals that offer LASIK in Malaysia. Apart from good services, the hospitals are known to follow all standard and legal guidelines as dictated by the local medical affairs body or organization.

Malaysia is a great destination for surgical procedures for the eye. Many people flock to this South Asian country as this place uses modern equipment and technology to deliver good quality healthcare. The minimum cost for Laser Eye surgery in Malaysia is 1000 USD. The average cost is 2000 USD for both eyes. Some procedures can cost nearly 4000 USD for both eyes, but this depends on the patient and the equipment used for the procedure.

The common factors that usually affect any surgical procedure include 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. Malaysia also uses modern equipment for LASIK surgery now. 

Here are some of the top eye clinics and hospitals in Malaysia -

1. USJ Eye Specialist

2. Vista Eye Specialist

3. Excel View

4. Optimax

5. Prof Muhaya Eye & Lasik Centre

6. KPJ Centre for Sight

Here are some of the top eye surgeons in Malaysia -

1. Dr. Norazlina Binti Bachik Ng

2. Dr. Aloysius Joseph Low

3. Dr. Hoh Hon Bing

4. Dr. Stephen Chung Soon Hee

5. Dr. Che Muhaya Haji Mohamad

Since Malaysia had advanced equipment for surgical procedures and the doctors also come with a lot of experience, the success rate of LASIK surgery here is very high. Most patients are satisfied with the procedure and the success rate is nearly 95%.

LASIK surgery is most commonly preferred by patients for the correction of visual defects. 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 hypermetropia or farsightedness, 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 machines and designing. This helps to create a proper treatment plan.

Some of the commonly used equipment for LASIK surgery in Malaysia are as follows -

• iDesign

• Ziemer FEMTO LDV Z8

• Visx S4

• EVO+ Visian ICL™

• Quantel Compact Touch STS Ultrasound Biomicroscope