LASIK Surgery Costs

There are a variety of factors that will affect the cost of your LASIK procedure. Generally, you can expect your surgery to cost somewhere between $1,500 and $3500 per eye. Prices vary based on:

• Skill and experience of your LASIK surgeon
  
• Severity and type of your refractive error
  
• Technology used during your procedure
  

While cost is often a factor for most people when choosing a LASIK surgeon, it should not be the primary factor. In general, you tend to get what you pay for. Be wary of surgeons who offer prices lower than the range listed above.

Furthermore, while LASIK is widely considered to be one of the safest surgical procedures available, there are still risks of complications, including higher order aberrations such as glare, halos, and starbursts. In general, the more expensive LASIK procedures will give you a greater likelihood of achieving 20/20 vision without complications.

There are several reasons for this. Surgeon experience and LASIK technology are two of the primary determining factors of the success of your procedure. Surgeons with extensive experience performing refractive surgeries often charge more for their skills and experience. Also, all-laser LASIK procedures and Wavefront technology enable your LASIK surgeon to achieve a greater deal of precision when performing your surgery. These technologies cost more than procedures using older technology.

The decision to undergo LASIK should not be taken lightly. You must evaluate all factors, including cost, when you decide if this procedure is right for you. However, remember that your vision is too important to cut corners on price. While you may not want to opt for the most expensive procedure offered, you will certainly want to spend enough to have your surgery performed by a highly skilled surgeon using advanced technology.

Please contact the LASIK Directory today to find a LASIK surgeon near you.