Posted on: 11/3/26

Lasik Surgery

LASIK quotes in Colorado Springs differ in what they cover and how they are calculated. This guide explains the price, what it includes, and how patients pay for it.

How Much Does LASIK Cost in Colorado Springs?

LASIK at Cutarelli Vision in Colorado Springs costs $2000 to $3000 per eye as of 2026, and that price is all-inclusive. It covers the pre-operative evaluation and testing, the procedure, and post-operative visits, with no separate charges added afterward.

Paul E. Cutarelli, MD, a Johns Hopkins-trained, board-certified corneal specialist, has performed over 90,000 vision correction procedures. Patients at Cutarelli Vision’s Colorado Springs office receive a personalized per-eye quote during a free consultation before any surgery is scheduled.

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What Is Included in the Price of LASIK in Colorado Springs?

A complete LASIK price in Colorado Springs typically includes the pre-operative eye evaluation and diagnostic testing, the surgeon’s fee, the laser procedure, and the scheduled post-operative visits. Quotes that list a lower base price sometimes bill separately for testing, follow-up care, or treatment technology, so an itemized written quote shows the full cost before surgery is scheduled.

LASIK pricing at Cutarelli Vision in Colorado Springs is all-inclusive. One price covers the surgery, pre- and post-operative exams, required tests, and associated fees. LASIK at Cutarelli Vision is also backed by its Lifetime LASIK Assurance Plan: if your vision changes you can receive the laser vision correction procedure again without charge for that procedure.

Why Does LASIK Pricing Vary Between Colorado Springs Practices?

LASIK prices vary between Colorado Springs practices because of differences in treatment technology, surgeon training and experience, and how much pre- and post-operative care the quoted price includes. Prescription complexity matters too. Higher prescriptions and astigmatism can require more extensive measurement and treatment planning before surgery.

Cutarelli Vision is surgeon-owned and operated rather than part of a corporate chain, so pricing decisions are made by Paul E. Cutarelli, MD. Colorado Springs patients receive a written quote that reflects their own prescription, with every component of care included in one price.

Is LASIK Priced Per Eye or for Both Eyes in Colorado Springs?

LASIK in Colorado Springs is usually quoted per eye, so the total for treating both eyes is roughly double the per-eye figure. Each eye is measured and treated individually. Multiplying any per-eye quote by two puts totals from different Colorado Springs practices on equal terms.

Cutarelli Vision quotes LASIK per eye in Colorado Springs and adds a combined total for both eyes. Patients see both numbers in writing at the free consultation, before scheduling surgery.

Does Insurance Cover LASIK in Colorado Springs?

Most medical and vision insurance plans do not cover LASIK in Colorado Springs, because insurers classify it as an elective procedure. TRICARE also excludes elective LASIK. Active-duty service members may qualify for refractive surgery at no cost through the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program at Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson.

Cutarelli Vision’s consultation team in Colorado Springs helps patients check whether any vision plan benefit applies and explains payment options for the remaining cost. Veterans, military retirees, and military families who are not eligible for the Fort Carson program can use the same payment options as any other patient.

Do LASIK Discounts in Colorado Springs Lower the Total Cost?

LASIK discounts in Colorado Springs do not always lower the total cost, because the advertised price and the final price often cover different things. Advertised entry prices often carry limits. Many apply only to a narrow prescription range and may exclude testing, follow-up care, or the treatment technology a patient’s eyes require. The final written quote, rather than the advertised starting price, shows the actual cost of treatment.

Cutarelli Vision publishes one all-inclusive LASIK price range for Colorado Springs rather than an entry price. Paul E. Cutarelli, MD, completed his ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins and fellowship training in refractive eye surgery at the Hunkeler Eye Clinic in Kansas City and at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He customizes and plans each patient’s treatment individually.

What Financing Options Are Available for LASIK in Colorado Springs, and Can FSA or HSA Funds Be Used?

Many Colorado Springs LASIK practices offer financing through third-party healthcare lenders, which lets approved patients pay over time in fixed monthly payments, often with an interest-free promotional period. Tax-advantaged accounts work too. LASIK is an eligible medical expense for flexible spending account and health savings account funds, which lets patients pay with pre-tax dollars.

Cutarelli Vision offers 24-month and 36-month no-interest financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit, subject to credit approval, and accepts flexible spending account and health savings account payments for LASIK. The Colorado Springs team reviews these options with each patient during the free consultation.

Is a LASIK Consultation in Colorado Springs Free, and What Does It Include?

LASIK consultations are free at many Colorado Springs practices and typically include a vision test, corneal thickness and shape measurements, and an eye health review. The visit then turns to which vision correction procedure fits the patient’s eyes, based on those results and the patient’s medical history. The visit ends with a written price.

Cutarelli Vision offers free LASIK consultations at its Colorado Springs office, which sees patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Patients who are not LASIK candidates are evaluated for the other procedures the practice performs, including PRK, ZEISS SMILE, EVO ICL, and Refractive Lens Exchange.

Key Takeaways: LASIK Cost in Colorado Springs

  • LASIK at Cutarelli Vision in Colorado Springs costs $2000 to $3000 per eye as of 2026, all-inclusive of testing, the procedure, and follow-up visits.
  • LASIK prices vary between Colorado Springs practices with treatment technology, surgeon experience, prescription complexity, and how much follow-up care the quote includes.
  • LASIK in Colorado Springs is usually quoted per eye, so treating both eyes costs roughly twice the per-eye price.
  • Most insurance plans, including TRICARE, exclude elective LASIK in Colorado Springs, but flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and no-interest financing help patients pay.
  • Cutarelli Vision, led by Paul E. Cutarelli, MD, a Johns Hopkins-trained, board-certified corneal specialist with over 90,000 vision correction procedures, offers free LASIK consultations in Colorado Springs.

Cutarelli Vision in Colorado Springs

Cutarelli Vision’s Colorado Springs office is located at 7615 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Unit 210, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, and is open Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 719-475-2020 to schedule.

Schedule a free LASIK consultation at Cutarelli Vision in Colorado Springs to receive a personalized, all-inclusive per-eye price in writing.

Medically Reviewed By:
Paul E. Cutarelli, MD
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Last reviewed on November 3, 2026