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Laser eye surgery in Lithuania from Canada: what the trip costs against paying at home

Prices checked 27 October 2026 (Taipei time)

Short answer

For Canadians, laser eye surgery in Lithuania costs C$1,120–C$2,820 at the clinic we checked, or about C$2,840 with a rough travel estimate added. That is about C$1,860 more than the lowest self-pay price we found in Canada (C$980).

Clinic price
C$1,120–C$2,8201 provider, both eyes, LASIK, SMILE or PRK/LASEK. Where a clinic prices per eye we double the figure and say so
With travel
C$2,840clinic C$1,120 + about C$1,720 travel (rough estimate)
Pay privately in Canada
C$980–C$6,180
Wait in Canada
No official figure found
Cover in Canada
Alberta’s health plan does not cover refractive laser eye surgery; we did not find a province that does.
Soonest booking there
Not published: ask in writing
Rank from Canada
1 of 7 countries by total trip cost

Figure 1Where the money goes, in CAD

Trip total C$2,840C$1,860 over home

Lowest published clinic price and a rough travel estimate from Canada (return flight and hotel); the amber line is the lowest self-pay price at home. The travel part is an estimate, not a quote.

Figure 2Laser eye surgery: cheapest trip from Canada, by country

Total trip in CAD: lowest to highest published price plus the same rough travel estimate. The dashed line is the lowest self-pay price at home. Click a country for its page for Canadians.

Hospitals in Lithuania that offer laser eye surgery

These hospitals run a service for international patients and offer laser eye surgery. Open one for how to book and what it publishes.

Published laser eye surgery prices in Lithuania

Each row is a price the provider publishes itself, in its own currency, with what it includes. The converted amounts use a fixed European Central Bank rate.

Laser eye surgery prices in Lithuania
ProviderPublished priceWhat the price is forSource
New Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas)Vilnius€714about £598 · C$1,120 · $799Laser vision correction (LASIK or LASEK), both eyes - special priceBoth eyes. Method (LASIK or LASEK) recommended by the doctor after examination. Regular price on the same page: 1,110 EUR. The extended pre-surgery examination is a separate line on the page Special price; no end date shown.New Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas)read 27 October 2026
New Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas)Vilnius€1,110about £929 · C$1,740 · $1,240Laser vision correction (LASIK or LASEK), both eyes - regular priceBoth eyes; same wording as the special price lineNew Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas)read 27 October 2026
New Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas)Vilnius€1,800about £1,510 · C$2,820 · $2,010WaveLight PLUS personalised laser correction, both eyesBoth eyes; page says special price available for a limited time and the number of procedures at this price is limited Limited-time, no end date shown.New Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas)read 27 October 2026

Prices are copied as published, in the provider's currency. Conversions use the European Central Bank reference rates of 23 October 2026 and are rounded. A provider can change a price at any time: ask for a written quote.

Against waiting or paying in Canada

We have not found an official waiting-time figure for laser eye surgery in Canada.

Paying privately in Canada: C$980–C$6,180, from LASIK MD.

Can your provincial plan pay?

Ask your provincial health plan before you book. We have not reviewed provincial rules for planned care abroad yet, and they differ by province.

Planning the trip from Canada

  1. Get a written quoteSend the clinic your referral or reason for laser eye surgery and ask for an itemised price in writing, with the date and what happens if the result needs follow-up.
  2. Before you goAsk how long you must stop wearing contact lenses before the suitability tests; it can be days or weeks.
  3. Before you goBring your latest glasses prescription and any eye reports.
  4. Before you goCheck your travel insurance covers planned treatment abroad. Most standard policies do not.
  5. Entry rulesCheck the official advice before booking: Canadian citizens (travel.gc.ca).
  6. LanguageLithuanian; clinics that serve patients from abroad work in English.
  7. After you returnUse the eye drops exactly as prescribed, and ask the clinic for a written operation note to give your optician.
  8. After you returnSudden pain, worsening vision or a red, sticky eye after surgery need urgent care at home.

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Laser eye surgery in Lithuania from Canada: questions

How much is laser eye surgery in Lithuania for Canadians?

The published prices we found work out at C$1,120–C$2,820 at the clinic, from New Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas). Adding a rough travel estimate of C$1,720 for a return flight and a hotel, the trip comes to about C$2,840. Your own fares and dates will change that part.

Is it cheaper than paying privately in Canada?

No, not on these example figures: the lowest self-pay price we found at home is C$980, about C$1,860 less than the cheapest trip. It can make sense if you are already travelling to Lithuania.

How long is the wait for laser eye surgery in Canada?

We have not found an official waiting-time figure for this in Canada.

How many days do I need in Lithuania?

3 to 4 days: suitability tests, the operation, and a check the next day before you fly. That is our planning estimate, not medical advice; ask the clinic for its schedule in writing.

Will my provincial plan pay for it?

Ask your provincial health plan before booking; we have not reviewed provincial rules for planned care abroad.

Sources

  1. Prices. New Vision Eye Clinic (Naujas regejimas). Read 27 October 2026.
  2. Pricing. LASIK MD. Read 26 October 2026.
  3. Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan: what is covered. Government of Alberta. Read 27 October 2026.
  4. Euro foreign exchange reference rates. European Central Bank, 23 October 2026. Read 26 October 2026.