LASIK and Laser Vision Correction in Muscat
LASIK in Muscat is done at Finland Eye Center’s Qurum clinic after a suitability assessment, with PRK, CLEAR and ICL as alternatives when LASIK does not suit your eyes.
LASIK in Muscat is available at Finland Eye Center's clinic in Qurum, alongside the other forms of laser vision correction: Femto-LASIK, PRK, CLEAR lenticule extraction and implantable contact lenses (ICL) reduce dependence on glasses for short-sight, long-sight and astigmatism. Suitability is decided at a pre-operative assessment that includes corneal mapping and thickness measurement. People with thin or irregular corneas may be offered PRK or ICL instead of LASIK.
LASIK and laser vision correction are also performed at our Sohar clinic and Salalah clinic. The Nizwa clinic has no laser: patients there are assessed in Nizwa and treated at the Muscat, Sohar or Salalah clinic.
Finland Eye Center is a comprehensive eye care provider, not a LASIK-only clinic. The same team treats cataract, glaucoma, retinal disease, keratoconus and other cornea conditions, children's eye problems and dry eye, so your assessment also checks the health of the whole eye.
Last updated: 26 October 2026
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
- ✓Usually 18 or older
- ✓Prescription stable for about a year
- ✓Healthy corneas of sufficient thickness
- ✓No active eye disease or uncontrolled diabetes
- ✓Not pregnant or breastfeeding
- ✓Realistic expectations; reading glasses may still be needed with age
LASIK, PRK, CLEAR or ICL: which is right for me?
A general guide. Your surgeon recommends an option only after examining your eyes.
| Procedure | How it works | Recovery | Often suits | Not suitable when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Femto-LASIK (Femto Z-LASIK) | A laser creates a thin corneal flap; an excimer laser reshapes the cornea underneath. | Vision is usually clear within a day or two. | Most short-sight, long-sight and astigmatism with healthy corneas of sufficient thickness. | Thin or irregular corneas, keratoconus. |
| PRK (PRK-Streamlight / traditional PRK) | Surface treatment with no flap; the surface layer regrows. | Several days of discomfort; vision settles over weeks. | Some thinner corneas; people in contact sports. | The same corneal disease limits as LASIK. |
| CLEAR | A laser shapes a thin lenticule inside the cornea, removed through a small incision. | Typically a few days. | Short-sight with or without astigmatism. | Decided at your assessment. |
| ICL (implantable contact lens) | A lens is placed inside the eye in front of the natural lens; the cornea is not reshaped. | A few days. | High prescriptions, thin corneas, some stable keratoconus. | A shallow front chamber of the eye or other findings at assessment. |
What happens on the day?
- 1Final measurements and a check of both eyes.
- 2Numbing drops are put in; you stay awake throughout.
- 3The laser treatment itself takes a few minutes per eye.
- 4You rest briefly, receive drops and instructions, and someone else drives you home.
- 5A check-up the next day, then follow-up visits as your surgeon advises.
What are the risks of LASIK?
Laser vision correction is an established operation, but like any surgery it has risks. Results vary from person to person and no outcome can be promised. Your surgeon discusses your own risk at the assessment.
- •Dry eyes, often for the first few months
- •Glare, halos or starbursts around lights at night
- •Under- or over-correction that may need glasses or a further treatment
- •Flap complications after LASIK
- •Rarely, infection or weakening of the cornea (ectasia)
Which doctors list refractive surgery as a specialty?
Ophthalmologists whose specialties include refractive surgery.
Muscat clinic details
Qurum Branch
Qurum Garden Building, First Floor, 2237 Way, Muscat
Phone: +968 2456 4488
Sat: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun – Wed: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri: Closed
Muscat branch page →LASIK in Muscat: frequently asked questions
Am I suitable for LASIK?
Good candidates are usually 18 or older, with a prescription that has been stable for about a year, healthy corneas of sufficient thickness and no active eye disease. Pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, keratoconus and some autoimmune conditions can rule it out. A pre-operative assessment with corneal mapping decides which option, if any, suits you.
What are the risks of LASIK?
Laser vision correction aims to reduce dependence on glasses, but no surgery is risk-free. Common, usually temporary effects are dry eyes and glare or halos at night. Less common problems are under- or over-correction needing a touch-up, flap complications and, rarely, corneal weakening (ectasia). Careful screening reduces these risks, and your surgeon explains your personal risk.
How long does LASIK take, and when can I go back to work?
The laser part takes only a few minutes per eye, though you should expect to spend a few hours at the clinic. Many people return to desk work within a few days after Femto-LASIK. PRK recovery is longer. Avoid swimming, eye make-up and rubbing your eyes for the period your surgeon advises.
Is LASIK available outside Muscat?
Yes. LASIK and laser vision correction are also performed at the Sohar and Salalah clinics. The Nizwa clinic has no laser: patients there are assessed in Nizwa and treated at the Muscat, Sohar or Salalah clinic.
What if I'm not suitable for LASIK?
Other options may still work. PRK suits some thinner corneas. ICL corrects high prescriptions without removing corneal tissue. Over about 45 to 50, lens-based options may be discussed. If keratoconus is found, stabilising the cornea with cross-linking comes first.
Other eye care at Finland Eye Center
If laser correction is not right for you, or your assessment finds another condition, the same clinics can help.
Find out which option suits your eyes
Book a suitability assessment. You get a recommendation and a quote once your eyes have been examined.