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Book LASIK in Colombia. Quote, exam, and trip plan in one place.

by BookMyQuote · A patient service from the ColombiaMedical network

You’ve done the reading. This is the desk where it turns into a real quote request. Send your prescription and travel window; we organize a written response from a participating Colombian refractive provider and a planning timeline you can compare before booking.

Written quotewith named inclusions and exclusions
Up to 3 providerswith your explicit sharing consent
In-person exammakes the final candidacy decision
Plan the trip

Request a quote

About three minutes. No fee to submit and no obligation to proceed.

No fee to submit. With the consent above, the request may be shared with up to 3 participating providers. Candidacy is decided by the treating ophthalmologist after an appropriate examination.

How the quote process works

The request runs over email or WhatsApp. Providers set their own deposits and booking terms; compare those in writing before paying anyone.

Refractive surgery suite with a laser platform, a reclined patient bed and city hills visible through the window
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Send your numbers

Your latest prescription (a photo of the glasses or contacts box is fine), your age, and the month you can travel. If you already have a corneal thickness reading or a previous surgeon's notes, include them; if not, that's what the pre-op exam is for.

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Compare a written response

A useful response names the provider, the planned procedure or exam pathway, what the quoted price includes, what can change after the in-person exam, and the follow-up expectations. The actual schedule comes from the treating clinic.

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Confirm directly with the provider

If you decide to proceed, confirm the date, deposit terms, and travel timing directly with the provider. Keep flights and lodging flexible until the clinical schedule is clear.

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Fly, get examined, get treated

The pre-op exam on day one is the real candidacy decision. If your corneas say no to LASIK, the surgeon will talk you through PRK, SMILE or ICL, or tell you to keep your glasses. Nobody gets pushed onto the table.

What it costs, and how long it takes

Published 2025–2026 ranges for both eyes, all-in clinic pricing. Your actual quote depends on the procedure your corneas qualify for and the platform the clinic runs. Colombian quotes are normally itemised, so you can see the exam, procedure, medications and follow-ups line by line.

Standard LASIK, both eyes

USD, published clinic ranges. Grey = US cash-pay benchmark.

Price ranges by country$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,000$6,000Colombia$1,200–2,000Turkey$1,200–2,500Costa Rica$1,500–2,200Mexico$1,500–2,800United States$3,000–5,000

Femto (bladeless) LASIK, both eyes

Same sources. The all-laser flap adds roughly $600–$1,000 in most markets.

Price ranges by country$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,000$6,000$7,000Colombia$1,800–3,000Turkey$1,800–3,000Costa Rica$2,000–2,800Mexico$2,000–3,500United States$4,000–6,000

The one-trip itinerary

Typical schedule. Your surgeon sets the actual follow-up dates and the flying clearance.

Typical one-trip LASIK itinerary, eight daysDay 0Land in Medellín or BogotáDay 1Pre-op exam: topography, pachymetry, refractionDay 2Surgery, both eyes (about 20 minutes)Day 324-hour checkDay 4–7Rest, drops, city at low speedDay 8One-week check, cleared to fly home

What a Colombian quote usually includes

  • Pre-op diagnostic exam: topography, pachymetry, dilated refraction
  • The procedure, both eyes, surgeon and facility fees
  • Post-op medications and eye shields
  • 24-hour and one-week follow-up visits
  • A written enhancement policy (ask for it if it isn't there)
  • Flights, lodging and airport transfers
  • Travel insurance that covers elective surgery abroad

Sources: published clinic and marketplace pricing compiled for the Colombia Medical network, 2025–2026, and US cash-pay benchmarks ($1,500–$3,500 per eye). Ranges move with the exchange rate; we quote in USD at the clinic's current rate.

Quick candidacy check

If these are all true, request a quote. The in-person exam still has the final say, and a good clinic will decline you if the measurements say to.

  • 18 or older, most surgeons prefer 21+
  • Prescription stable for the last 12 months
  • Myopia to about -10 D, hyperopia to about +4 D, astigmatism to about 4 D (beyond that, ask about SMILE or ICL)
  • Not pregnant or nursing right now
  • No keratoconus, uncontrolled autoimmune disease, or active eye infection

Why Colombia for this

Colombia is where refractive surgery started: José Barraquer's Bogotá clinic pioneered the field in the 1950s and 60s. The modern clinics run the same Alcon, Zeiss and Schwind platforms used in the US, and the country is a 3–6 hour flight from most of North America, which makes the one-week follow-up window practical rather than theoretical.

The trade-off you should know about: post-op care after you fly home is on you and your local optometrist. We help you set that up before you leave, and the Pre-Op guides cover what to ask them.

Read the deep-dive guides on colombialasik.com
Compare Colombia with other countries on latamlasik.com

Questions people ask before they book

Can the exam and the surgery happen on the same trip?

Yes, and that's the normal pattern for international patients. Exam on day one, surgery on day two or three if you qualify. Some surgeons want a longer gap after a dilated exam or if you've been in contact lenses recently, so plan to stop wearing soft contacts about a week before you land and rigid lenses for longer. Your quote will say.

How long before I can fly home?

Most Colombian surgeons want to see you at 24 hours and again at about a week before clearing you to fly. Flying itself isn't dangerous to the flap; the issue is being far away if something needs attention in the first days. Budget eight days on the ground.

Do I pay you?

No. You pay the clinic directly, usually a deposit to hold the date and the balance at the clinic. We're a booking desk: we match you to a clinic, get the quote, and handle the back-and-forth. If a clinic pays us a referral fee, it doesn't change the price you're quoted.

What if I'm not a candidate when I get there?

You pay for the exam (typically a small fee, often credited if you proceed) and the surgeon talks you through alternatives. That's also why we ask for your prescription and any corneal readings up front: if it's obvious you're outside LASIK range, we'll say so before you buy a ticket.

Is a Colombian surgeon as good as one at home?

Look at the same things you would anywhere: board certification, fellowship training in cornea or refractive surgery, case volume, and which laser platform they use. Every quote we send names the surgeon so you can check. The Colombian Society of Ophthalmology registry is public.

Do I need to speak Spanish?

The clinics we work with handle international patients in English, and the pre-op and post-op instructions come in English. Outside the clinic, El Poblado in Medellín and the north of Bogotá are easy for English speakers.

Ready to pick a week?

Send your prescription now, or message us and we'll ask the questions.

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Decision guides

Two pages to read before you pay a deposit.