Ophthalmologist appointment, 30 min
Prices from the public price lists of 3 clinics; comparison prices include the service fee and the Kanta fee. The cheapest price in the comparison is at Mehiläinen: from €174.90, €38.00 less than the most expensive.
- Cheapest
- from €174.90Mehiläinen
- Most expensive
- from €212.90Aava
- Difference
- €38.0022 % more
- Checked
- 16/10/2026from 3 price lists
Prices by clinic
| Provider | Price with fees | List price | After Kela reimbursement | Price list line | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehiläinen | from €174.90 | from €174.90fees included | from €166.90 | Ophthalmologist's appointment, 30 minMehiläinen price list | 16/10/2026 |
| Terveystalo | €180.10–€320.10average €253.88 | €180.10–€320.10fees included | €172.10–€312.10 | Vastaanottokäynti, enintään 30 minFITerveystalo price list | 16/10/2026 |
| Aava | from €212.90 | from €174.00+ fees €38.90 | from €166.00 | Silmälääkärin vastaanotto, 30 minFIAava price list | 16/10/2026 |
| Pihlajalinna | – | – | – | Bookable online, but the price list has no price. | – |
Good to know
- Aava and Pihlajalinna add the service fee and the Kanta fee to their list prices; they are added to the comparison price. Terveystalo's and Mehiläinen's list prices include the fees.
- "from" means a starting price: the final price depends on the doctor, the scope or additional procedures.
- Terveystalo lists a price range and the average price actually charged.
- Lines marked FI are in Finnish: the provider has no English version of them.
- The prices come from the providers' public price lists, checked 16/10/2026. Check the final price in the provider's booking.
- Remote appointment3 available
- Espoo25 available
- Helsinki330 available
- Hyvinkää1 available
- Hämeenlinnanone available
- Iisalminone available
- Imatranone available
- Joensuunone available
- Jyväskylä100 available
- Järvenpää31 available
- Kajaaninone available
- Keravanone available
- Kirkkonumminone available
- Kokkolanone available
- Kotkanone available
- Kouvola7 available
- Kuopio17 available
- Lahti9 available
- Lappeenrantanone available
- Lohjanone available
- Mikkelinone available
- Oulu34 available
- Pori1 available
- Porvoonone available
- Raumanone available
- Rovaniemi12 available
- Salonone available
- Savonlinnanone available
- Seinäjokinone available
- Tampere124 available
- Turku96 available
- Vaasanone available
- Vantaa32 available
When to see an ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmologist examines the health of the eyes and treats eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataract and eye infections. The examination includes measuring eye pressure and checking the back of the eye when needed.
More than 90,000 people in Finland have glaucoma, and it is often completely symptom-free at first. If glaucoma runs in the family, an eye examination every five years from the age of 40 is recommended.
People see an ophthalmologist for example for weakening or blurred vision, visual disturbances, an eye pressure check or long-lasting redness of the eye.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest ophthalmologist appointment?
The cheapest price in the comparison is at Mehiläinen, from €174.90 including fees. Others: Terveystalo €180.10, Aava from €212.90. Prices from public price lists, checked 16/10/2026; check the final price when booking.
Does Kela reimburse part of the price?
Kela reimburses part of the cost of private healthcare. After the Kela reimbursement the cheapest price in the comparison is €166.00. The reimbursement is often deducted from the bill directly when you show your Kela card.
Do I need a referral to see an ophthalmologist?
You can book a private specialist without a referral.
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optician?
An optician tests your eyesight and prescribes glasses. An ophthalmologist examines and treats eye diseases and can prescribe medication.
How often should eye pressure be checked?
If glaucoma runs in the family, Terveyskirjasto recommends an eye examination every five years from the age of 40.
Sources
- Terveyskirjasto (in Finnish): Glaucoma
- Terveyskirjasto (in Finnish): Cataract
- Terveyskirjasto (in Finnish): Visual disturbances