LASIK Eye Surgery Cost
After thinking about safety the next thing you think about when considering vision correction surgery is how much will LASIK eye surgery cost. Unfortunately that’s not an easy question to answer as you’ll find that the cost will vary based on several factors.
Where you’re located is one major factor to consider. You’ll find that in the U.S. LASIK surgery prices are much higher on the east and west coasts. So, LASIK eye surgery costs will be higher in New York and Los Angeles than they will be in Omaha for example.
The technology used in your eye surgery will also have a big impact on the cost. The newest LASIK technologies are naturally more expensive than older technologies.
And as you might expect the experience of the doctor will also affect the price of your LASIK eye surgery. In addition, the place where the surgery is performed, a hospital versus a private eye clinic, will also make a difference in the cost of LASIK eye surgery.
What are typical LASIK eye surgery costs?
Ignoring all of the above factors, you can expect the typical average price of LASIK surgery to be around $1500 per eye. This is the price that includes the surgery as well as pre operative screening and post operative follow up and it is a pretty good estimate of what you would expect to pay for LASIK surgery.
Factors that could influence that price heavily are location and the severity of your vision problems. Both of these can increase of decrease the price significantly.
Will there be any additional Costs?
This depends on how the eye surgery is quoted by your eye clinic or doctor. Some places advertise prices of $500 per eye. This price is extremely low and typically will not include anything but the basic LASIK procedure. Very few people will qualify for this price and most will find that after adding all of the extras they will be back to a range of $1000-1500.
Is Discount LASIK available?
This follows with what I said above, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good deal. Eye clinics are businesses first and they are in a highly competitive field. So, it’s possible that you can find a legitimate discount and may even be able to negotiate the price yourself in a highly competitive market.
Some eye doctors will publish coupons in the yellow pages, the newspaper or in local flyers. You may find that some will offer a discount for cash payments as well. Senior citizens can sometimes get an age based discount. Be sure to ask about LASIK discounts during your consultation.
How to Find a Bargain
Searching the internet may yield a great bargain. Because there can be a wide price difference from city to city you may even want to vacation somewhere just to have your LASIK procedure. This may even save you enough to pay for most of your trip, thus getting you a free vacation. Some even go as far as to consider international locations and this type of travel is becoming big business as other countries are often cheaper and have the same technology as we have in the U.S.
While LASIK eye surgery cost is a big consideration, you don’t have to let it stop you from having the LASIK procedure. Prices have become affordable and financing is available and you might even get a vacation along with your LASIK surgery.
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Cost of LASIK Eye Surgery in North America
As LASIK eye surgery gains in popularity in North America the cost of LASIK eye surgery continues to decrease. Of course, the cost of LASIK will vary depending on the provider and the type of vision correction needed. Laser eye surgery is today’s preferred method for getting rid of contacts and glasses. This was not always the case as LASIK eye surgery was once too expensive for many to consider.
The cost of LASIK eye surgery is dependent on many factors, one of them being location. You’ll find the cost of LASIK to be different in Canada than it is in the U.S. and even in the U.S. it varies from state to state. So, other than location what are the factors that determine the cost of LASIK eye surgery?
The standard in vision correction surgery is to quote the price of surgery as the price per eye. So, each LASIK procedure is quoted for just one eye and if you want to have the vision corrected in both your eyes you need to double the quoted price. The biggest factor in the price of LASIK is the type of equipment being used. LASIK clinics pay the laser manufactures each time they use the equipment to perform a procedure and the cost of using each type of laser is different. The price quoted will also be higher for more experienced LASIK surgeons in most cases. Finally, the cost of eye surgery will vary depending on the severity of your vision problems.
Beware the advertisement that quotes prices like $500 per eye for LASIK surgery. While some people may be able to get this price, in the majority of cases the price will be higher, sometimes substantially so. The $500 per eye price is for basic LASIK for someone with minor vision problems. It may not even include a pre screening which is vitally important to guarantee the safety of the LASIK procedure. If you’re looking at having LASIK done with the best technology such as Wavefront you’re looking at a price somewhere between $1000 and $2500 per eye.
That’s still not a bad price to permanently rid yourself of glasses and contact lenses. In the past 2-3 years the price of LASIK finally became more affordable and has stabilized. It also looks as if prices dropped from 2006 to 2007 and that trend appears to be continuing in 2008. If you include all of the financing options now available for LASIK then the cost of LASIK eye surgery has never been cheaper than it is today.
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5 Things to Consider About Lasik Eye Surgery Cost
Do you want to permanently correct your sight so you can get rid of those annoying glasses or contact lenses? It’s a huge decision and one big factor can be lasik eye surgery cost, which is not cheap. Before you choose one way or the other think about these 5 factors related to the cost of eye surgery.
1. Take into account what you would spend over the course of your life on your glasses, contacts and saline solution. This is all money you’ll save if you have corrective eye surgery so you definitely want to take it into consideration when deciding about the cost of eye surgery.
2. Think about the benefits of having perfect 20/20 vision. This is another very big factor and you want to weigh all the pros and cons related to the cost of your laser eye surgery. Consider all of the things you do that would be easier or more enjoyable if you had better vision. Do you spend a lot of time on the computer? Having perfect vision will make it easier to see your monitor and if you wear contacts you know how dry your eyes can become when staring at a computer screen for hours on end. If you participate in any sports, basketball, golf, skiing, you’re improved depth perception will make the game more enjoyable.
3. Consider that your lasik eye surgery will cost between $1500-$4000 on average, depending on where you live and the experience of your lasik surgeon. The total cost will depend on what type of surgery you’ll need, where the surgery is done, the price of the doctor and any new lasik techniques used such as Wavefront or Intralase. Remember though that the cost of perfect eyesight is priceless.
4. Talk with several lasik providers and find out what they provide, how much they charge and if lasik discounts or lasik financing are available. Getting a discount of being able to finance the cost of your eye surgery can make a big difference in your decision and many lasik providers are willing to work closely with you to help you afford lasik surgery.
5. Find out if your insurance will cover the cost of lasik eye surgery. Many will cover at least part of the cost while some will consider lasik surgery as an elective surgery and you will have to bear all of the cost. If you have insurance that is willing to bear the cost of your lasik eye surgery it can make a big difference in your decision.
Lasik eye surgery cost is a huge part of the consideration when you start thinking about having your vision corrected. By taking the three factors above into account you will be able to make a much more informed and logical decision about this emotionally charged subject.
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