LASIK Surgery Costs

LASIK surgery is a popular method to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Recent advances in LASIK technology have made the procedure routine and very safe. In fact, LASIK offers one of the highest satisfaction rates of any surgical procedure available.

Unfortunately, LASIK surgery is rarely covered under insurance, making cost an issue for many potential LASIK candidates. However, beware of making price your primary deciding factor. When it comes to LASIK, you often get what you pay for.

In general, most LASIK procedures cost somewhere between $1,500 and $3,000 per eye. There are a variety of factors that contribute to the cost of your LASIK procedure, including:

• Surgeon's skill and experience
  
• Technology
  
• The degree of your refractive error
  

At your initial consultation, make sure to ask your LASIK surgeon what the cost of your procedure covers. Some items which may or may not be included in your price quote include:

• Anesthesia cost
  
• Post-surgical enhancement and eye care if necessary
  
• Pre- and post-operative evaluations
  
• Medications and eye drops used before, during, and after surgery
  

In general, you will experience superior results with the most advanced technology. Procedures performed using a laser to create your cornea flap and wavefront technology to create a 3D map of your cornea will often increase the likelihood that you will achieve 20/20 vision without higher order aberrations such as glare or halos. It is important to ask your LASIK surgeon about these options at your consultation.

If cost is a serious issue for you, it will be important to balance the added benefits of this technology with the increase in price. You may have to prioritize which features are most important to you.

Please contact the LASIK Directory today to find an experienced laser eye surgeon in your area.