The refractive surgery in Lyon is an increasingly popular solution to permanently free yourself from glasses or contact lenses. But one question often comes up during our consultations at the Néovision Clinic : "Is refractive surgery covered?" In other words, can you expect partial or full reimbursement? Beyond the technical aspect, the question of cost and funding options naturally takes priority in our patients’ journey. In this article, we break down the prices, potential reimbursement conditions, and solutions to successfully carry out your refractive surgery in Lyon.
1. What are the prices for refractive surgery in Lyon?
A patient experience based on transparency and trust Néovision Clinic, the prices for refractive surgery in Lyon are clearly set:
- SMILE : €3,200 for both eyes
- LASIK : between €2,500 and €2,700 for both eyes
- PresbyLASIK : €3,000 for both eyes
- PKR / TransPKR : between €1,940 and €2,000 for both eyes
- Intraocular implants : based on a personalized quote
These prices include the entire patient journey, from preoperative assessment to postoperative follow-up over 6 months, with advanced technologies and thorough support. You can find the full details of the services offered on our dedicated page to refractive surgery laser, which presents all the techniques and expected benefits according to your profile.
Practically, you know from the start what to expect, with no hidden fees, transparent monitoring, and a commitment to quality.
2. Why is refractive surgery not covered by Social Security?
The refractive surgery in Lyon remains classified as a comfort surgery, because it aims to improve quality of life rather than treat a recognized medical condition. Therefore, Social Security does not reimburse it.
Only very specific situations—for example, very severe unilateral myopia or disabling pathology where conventional correction is ineffective—might qualify for reimbursement, but these cases remain exceptional.
3. What about health insurance?
The good news? Some mutual insurance companies or supplementary health plans offer partial or fixed contributions for refractive surgery in Lyon, despite the lack of Social Security reimbursement.
At Néovision, we always provide you with a personalized quote that you can send to your insurance. They can then apply the coverage included: some supplementary insurances reimburse per eye, others offer an annual allowance, with amounts generally ranging from €100 to €800 per eye, depending on the level of coverage and subscribed plans.
This can significantly reduce the cost of your refractive surgery in Lyon, depending on your contract.
4. Technical alternatives: intraocular implants
When some corrections cannot be done by laser, or when the cornea is too thin, the insertion of an intraocular implant can be considered. This solution allows the correction of significant visual impairments with very effective results.
You will find more information about this approach in our section dedicated to refractive surgery with intraocular implants, where we detail the types of possible implants, indications, and patient journey steps.
5. How to make refractive surgery more accessible?
Even though prices reflect a significant investment, at Néovision, we strive to make this process as accessible as possible through several means:
- Clear and detailed quotes, specifying the planned techniques (SMILE, LASIK, etc.), included exams, postoperative course…
- Personalized support for your insurance procedures, to maximize your coverage.
- Flexible financing options, such as interest-free installment payments, or through partnerships with organizations specialized in medical financing.
So, even if you choose an advanced technique like SMILE (€3,200 for both eyes), options are available so that this cost does not become a barrier to clear vision.
Conclusion
The refractive surgery in Lyon is not, in the vast majority of cases, covered by Social Security, but it often benefits from partial support from your insurance, depending on your plan. Prices are clearly displayed on the Néovision Clinic, including the quote, with full medical follow-up and solutions tailored to each profile.
We invite you to contact us to obtain a personalized quote, to be submitted to your insurance provider. We will guide you to the best possible coverage while offering you customized payment options .
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