Eye Surgery Cost

Lasik eye surgery cost between $1,000 and $6,000. The exact cost depends where you go and exactly what technique is used.

Laser eye surgery prices differ widely from one provider to another. It also depends on many factors. The only universal standard is that LASIK and other refractive surgery prices are quoted per eye. Keep in mind that one LASIK procedure equals only one eye even if both eyes are corrected on the same day. Therefore, the price quoted for a procedure must be doubled if you intend to have both eyes corrected.

LASIK surgeons may also add additional charges for new technologies, including wavefront analysis for extra precise corrections. There also may be a charge for IntraLase. IntraLase is a LASIK procedure in which a laser is used instead of a bladed instrument to create the flap on the front of the eye. In LASIK, this thin flap is lifted so that laser energy can be applied to shape the eye, and then replaced to serve as a type of natural bandage.

A report commissioned by AllAboutVision.com from a leading industry analyst in 2008 listed average LASIK costs as:

* $2,105 for all laser-based vision correction procedures in which a single price is quoted.$2,341 for wavefront-guided LASIK using IntraLase. * $1,662 for non-customized LASIK using a bladed instrument and excimer lasers that are not guided by wavefront analysis.* $2,341 for wavefront-guided LASIK using IntraLase.It is vital to remember that there can be wide variation in what an advertised price will include. Beware of advertising that, for example, promises “LASIK from $599 per eye.” Read the fine print. Typically, only a few select people are actually eligible for LASIK at these unusually low prices, because most eyes require more extensive correction as well as more follow-up after the surgery.

When you deal with centers and surgeons that advertise LASIK surgery at bargain prices far below what is the norm, be sure to ask lots of questions regarding what a procedure actually costs beyond what is advertised. Be sure to ask for an estimate, in writing, that details exactly what you are getting for that price.It is highly recommend that you avoid the low-cost places. Your vision is too important and not the place to cut corners in order to save a few bucks. The higher-priced places are often more careful and thorough