How much does PRK cost in Dubai?
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PRK is priced per clinic in Dubai and is often quoted below flap procedures, largely because the treatment itself uses fewer devices, though the follow-up schedule can add visits.
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- 9 November 2026
PRK (both eyes)
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What moves the price
Refractive surgery is priced per patient, not per procedure. These are the ten variables we see affecting quotes in Dubai and the wider UAE: expand any one to see what it changes and what to ask.
The clinic and its overheads
A hospital-based refractive service and a standalone day-case clinic have very different cost structures for the same procedure.
Why it changes the number Facility location, theatre time, staffing levels and whether the clinic is part of a larger hospital group all feed into what you are charged.
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- Is the facility fee separate from the surgeon’s fee?
- Is my treatment performed at this address, or at another facility?
On your quote: A separated facility fee and surgeon fee, if the clinic itemises them.
The surgeon
Individual surgeons set or are paid at different rates, and some clinics price by the named surgeon.
Why it changes the number Experience, sub-specialisation and demand all affect the fee. A higher fee is not evidence of a better outcome, and a lower fee is not evidence of a worse one.
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- Will the surgeon named in my quote be the one operating?
- Does the price change if my surgery is moved to a different surgeon?
On your quote: The name of the operating surgeon, in writing.
The laser platform
Newer platform generations carry higher capital and servicing costs, and some clinics price accordingly.
Why it changes the number Platform generation is one input into the price. It is not the only determinant of your result, and a premium for a device name should be met with a question about outcomes.
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- Which platform will be used on my eye, and is it on site?
- How do your outcomes on this platform compare with the previous generation?
On your quote: The specific platform to be used, by model.
Preoperative testing
Topography, pachymetry, refraction, tear film assessment and a dilated fundus examination are the core of the assessment.
Why it changes the number Some clinics include a full assessment in the surgical price; others charge for the consultation and tests separately, or offer a reduced assessment that omits components.
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- Which specific tests are included, and which cost extra?
- If I need to repeat a measurement, is that charged again?
On your quote: An itemised list of the preoperative tests covered.
The procedure itself, and per-eye pricing
Prices are frequently quoted per eye. A figure that looks competitive may be half the treatment.
Why it changes the number Per-eye quoting is the most common source of genuine misunderstanding about cost between patients and clinics.
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- Is this price per eye or for both eyes?
- What happens to the price if only one eye is treated?
On your quote: Explicit wording that states per eye or both eyes.
Postoperative medication
Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops, and lubricants, are needed afterwards for a period.
Why it changes the number These are often excluded, and patients discover the cost at the pharmacy. The amounts are not trivial over a full course.
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- Which drops will I need, for how long, and are they included?
- Can I see the prescription list in advance?
On your quote: Whether drops and medication are included or estimated.
Follow-up appointments
Postoperative checks are scheduled over the first months, with the exact number varying by clinic and by eye.
Why it changes the number Some packages include a defined schedule; others include the first appointment only. The follow-up period is where aftercare quality is decided.
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- How many follow-up appointments are included, and over what period?
- What is charged for any appointment beyond that, and how much?
On your quote: The number and timing of included follow-up visits, and the price of extra ones.
Enhancement policy
If a residual prescription needs treating, the clinic may include, discount or fully charge for a second procedure.
Why it changes the number This is the single most commonly overlooked item in a refractive surgery quote, and the one that can double the eventual cost.
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- If I need an enhancement, is it included, discounted or charged in full?
- Is there a time limit on the enhancement policy?
- What happens if an enhancement is not possible for my cornea?
On your quote: The enhancement policy, in writing, with any time limits.
Additional treatment your eyes may need
Significant dry eye, blepharitis or another ocular surface problem may need treating before refractive surgery.
Why it changes the number That treatment is a separate clinical episode with its own cost, and it may delay surgery. It exists to improve your outcome, not to inflate the bill.
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- Does anything need treating before surgery, and what does that cost?
- Does the delay change the surgical price?
On your quote: A note of any prerequisite treatment and its cost, or confirmation that none is needed.
Travel, accommodation and time off
If you are visiting the UAE for treatment, or travelling within it, flights, hotels and unpaid time away are part of the real cost.
Why it changes the number These costs are usually excluded from a clinic quote entirely, and they can exceed the procedure price for an international patient.
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- How many days should I stay before and after treatment?
- Can my follow-up be coordinated with a clinic near my home?
On your quote: Nothing: this is your own budgeting, and clinics rarely itemise it at all.
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