I paid around $2,200 per eye for my lasik eye surgery just under three years ago and that number seems to be close to most price estimates I have viewed lately in additon to quotes from others I know who also had lasik done more recently. My costs covered all the pre lasik visits and the post lasik appointments too. I did not require any enhancements (additional surgery), but if I had needed enhancements I would have been charged an extra few hundred.

Based on my research and experiences, I think it is reasonable to expect the cost to settle roughly $1700 to $3000 per eye. That seems like a big spread, but your final costs depends on the kind of lasik you have, the severity of your eyesight problems and surrounding variables such as services needed. My numbers are derived from my own findings and experiences so you may find that my numbers are off. With the current US economy in a sharp downturn coupled with the inability of almost all health insurance providers to help in paying for the lasik procedure, cost is virtually always an important consideration for anyone researching laser eye surgery.

The range I mentioned could appear to be high if you have been swayed by advertisements promising lasik surgery for less than $1000 per eye. My best advice regarding these supposed underpriced lasik procedures is to be very skeptical of these to good to be true prices. They might be failing to include the cost of for necessary services such as pre surgery testing and aftercare, which is a big part of the lasik recovery process, just to get you to come in where you will likely be given the high pressure sales tactics. When all is said and done and the total price of your procedure and extras are added up their prices are are in the same ballpark or higher than other surgeons. These ads might also be failing to specify the eligibility criteria to actually be eligible for the low cost being touted. Terms may be such that a a tiny number of prospective patients can actually have their surgery at the advertised price. As always, do your investigating completely and ask all the questions you have in order to understand the amount you will be paying and what that cost comes with. Even though lasik prices were a leading concern for me as well, there was no way I would have selected a lasik provider entirely based on cost.

Payment plans are one way many patients elect to pay for their lasik expenses. Most lasik providers typically offer a financing option, but not all will. If you plan to finance, make sure you inquire about and completely understand the terms before you agree to anything. All of the offices I researched locally had payment plans, although ultimately I did not utilize financing.

If you are employed, getting in touch with your Personnel representative could also prove valuable when deciding how to pay for lasik surgery. Your company may have an arrangement with a local lasik center to offer lower prices for company workers. If you are a US resident, your company may additionally offer a flexible spending account program you can join as well. Flex accounts permit you to allocate money for non-reimbursible medical costs on a pre tax basis. Most elective surgery such as lasik in addition to several other common expenses can be reimbursed via an FSA. Check with your employer.

Regardless of economic conditions, the lasik surgery cost is almost always going to be a factor when deciding whether or not to go through with lasik. Price cannot be forgotten but it should obviously not be the only factor shaping the decision. Be suspicious of low prices that look too good to be true. Investigate lasik financing options with any potential provider. Talk to your employer also, as you may be eligible for a discount or alternative arrangement.

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