How much does lasik eye surgery cost?
Ibanez
What is the approximate cost of lasik eye vision correction surgery?
Answer
Hi Ash - The cost of LASIK or PRK can vary from anywhere between $500 per eye to $2000 per eye, and there are multiple reasons for the large range in price. Typically, the cost for patients with high prescriptions, hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism is slightly higher than those with low or moderate myopia (nearsightedness). Technology is also a determining factor in the cost of the procedure. At LASIK MD, we offer Standard and Custom LASIK or PRK. Advanced Custom Wavefront offers better quality outcomes for those patients with high prescriptions, thin corneas and larger-than-average pupils. Custom LASIK requires technology that is costlier, and is therefore offered at a higher price.
The best way to find out if youâre a candidate is to undergo a preoperative consultation. LASIK MD offers free consultations, so try and find a laser vision correction centre near you that offers this service for free. LASIK MD also offers a Lowest Price Guarantee, so this is something else you may want to look for to ensure youâre getting the best price from your laser vision correction provider.
Hope that helps,
LASIK MD â Canadaâs laser vision correction provider
www.lasikmd.com
Hi Ash - The cost of LASIK or PRK can vary from anywhere between $500 per eye to $2000 per eye, and there are multiple reasons for the large range in price. Typically, the cost for patients with high prescriptions, hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism is slightly higher than those with low or moderate myopia (nearsightedness). Technology is also a determining factor in the cost of the procedure. At LASIK MD, we offer Standard and Custom LASIK or PRK. Advanced Custom Wavefront offers better quality outcomes for those patients with high prescriptions, thin corneas and larger-than-average pupils. Custom LASIK requires technology that is costlier, and is therefore offered at a higher price.
The best way to find out if youâre a candidate is to undergo a preoperative consultation. LASIK MD offers free consultations, so try and find a laser vision correction centre near you that offers this service for free. LASIK MD also offers a Lowest Price Guarantee, so this is something else you may want to look for to ensure youâre getting the best price from your laser vision correction provider.
Hope that helps,
LASIK MD â Canadaâs laser vision correction provider
www.lasikmd.com
lasik eye surgery?
scott l
Has anyone had lasik eye surgery or know someone who did? Could you share some of you experiences? How much does it cost and what are its pros and cons? Where would be the best and safest place to have this procedure? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Answer
I haven't had LASIK, but have recently completed a research project on it.
Average cost in 2006: $2,052 per procedure
Cost is higher for custom/wavefront LASIK ($250-500 more per eye) and for LASIK with intraLASE ($250-300 more per eye) than in conventional LASIK.
Conventional LASIK uses a small surgical instrument to create a flap in your cornea, and then a laser shoots pulses of UV light at the deep portion of the cornea, reshaping it to produce a better focus. LASIK with intraLASE uses a computer-controlled laser than conventional LASIK to produce the flap. LASIK with intraLASE is more precise, creates a thinner flap, and is better for people with very steep or thin corneas or large amounts of astigmatism. LASIK with intraLASE also has a higher success rate than conventional LASIK, but is more expensive. Custom or wavefront LASIK takes a computerized map of your eye to produce a more "custom" LASIK experience. Custom/wavefront LASIK decreases your chances of permanent dry eye or visual aberrations.
About 5% of LASIK patients experience glare, starbursts, haloes, decrease in visual contrast, and double vision (permanently) after LASIK. About 95% achieve 20/40 vision, meaning that they can see well enough after LASIK to drive without glasses or contacts. 75-85% reach 20/20. These numbers are higher for LASIK with intraLASE than conventional LASIK.
Pros: better appearance, no more hassle and cost of glasses, easier to participate in sports
Cons: possible side effects like glare, haloes, etc. (discussed above) and cost
The doctor is the MOST important factor in making a decision about LASIK, because it's the doctor's experience that counts. Choose a reputable doctor who has performed numerous LASIK surgeries, specifically the type of LASIK you intend to get. Consult your doctor to determine whether or not you might be a good candidate, but in general to be a good candidate you should be over 18, have a stable prescription for at least 2 years before the surgery, and not have any autoimmune diseases or be taking any medications that decrease your eyes' healing response.
Best of luck with your decision! Here are some links for further information:
FDA website - http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery website -
http://www.ascrs.org/
MedLine - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
National Eye Institute - http://www.nei.nih.gov/
I haven't had LASIK, but have recently completed a research project on it.
Average cost in 2006: $2,052 per procedure
Cost is higher for custom/wavefront LASIK ($250-500 more per eye) and for LASIK with intraLASE ($250-300 more per eye) than in conventional LASIK.
Conventional LASIK uses a small surgical instrument to create a flap in your cornea, and then a laser shoots pulses of UV light at the deep portion of the cornea, reshaping it to produce a better focus. LASIK with intraLASE uses a computer-controlled laser than conventional LASIK to produce the flap. LASIK with intraLASE is more precise, creates a thinner flap, and is better for people with very steep or thin corneas or large amounts of astigmatism. LASIK with intraLASE also has a higher success rate than conventional LASIK, but is more expensive. Custom or wavefront LASIK takes a computerized map of your eye to produce a more "custom" LASIK experience. Custom/wavefront LASIK decreases your chances of permanent dry eye or visual aberrations.
About 5% of LASIK patients experience glare, starbursts, haloes, decrease in visual contrast, and double vision (permanently) after LASIK. About 95% achieve 20/40 vision, meaning that they can see well enough after LASIK to drive without glasses or contacts. 75-85% reach 20/20. These numbers are higher for LASIK with intraLASE than conventional LASIK.
Pros: better appearance, no more hassle and cost of glasses, easier to participate in sports
Cons: possible side effects like glare, haloes, etc. (discussed above) and cost
The doctor is the MOST important factor in making a decision about LASIK, because it's the doctor's experience that counts. Choose a reputable doctor who has performed numerous LASIK surgeries, specifically the type of LASIK you intend to get. Consult your doctor to determine whether or not you might be a good candidate, but in general to be a good candidate you should be over 18, have a stable prescription for at least 2 years before the surgery, and not have any autoimmune diseases or be taking any medications that decrease your eyes' healing response.
Best of luck with your decision! Here are some links for further information:
FDA website - http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery website -
http://www.ascrs.org/
MedLine - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
National Eye Institute - http://www.nei.nih.gov/
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