LASIK and Today's Economy

In times of economic hardship, including times of high unemployment, there is often a decrease in elective procedures like LASIK. Other elective procedures fall under the categories of plastic surgery and cosmetic dentistry. These services often become cost prohibitive when people are struggling to meet their monthly expenses.

The cost of LASIK has remained somewhat stable over the last few years because of a slight decrease in demand. Less people received LASIK in 2010 than in 2009, but far less people opted for the surgery in 2009 compared to 2008.

LASIK is an investment in a long-term vision solution. The benefits of LASIK include:

• In most cases, LASIK drastically reduces the amount of time the patient has to wear glasses or contacts. Although, even after LASIK, many people find it helpful to wear corrective eyewear some of the time.

• Many people enjoy new activities free from glasses. After LASIK, many patients are able to get up in the morning and jump right into sports and activities without first having to put on glasses or contact lenses.

Ultimately, you are the only person who can decide when LASIK is right and affordable for you. Even though times are tough, be wary of surgeons offering LASIK at deep discounts. Because of the technical nature of the procedure, LASIK requires an experienced and qualified eye surgeon to minimize risks and provide you with the results you are looking for.

To find out if you are a candidate for LASIK, please contact an experienced LASIK surgeon in your area.