Cost of LASIK Eye Surgery in North America
In North America the cost of lasik will be different depending on where you live. Those living in east coast cities like Atlanta and West coast cities like San Francisco will see higher prices for laser surgery based on the cost of living in their areas. Even in Canada the cost of eye surgery will be different in Alberta than it is in Toronto. So, what other factors determine the price of laser vision correction?
First off you should know that lasik surgery is quoted per individual eye. Each eye is considered one procedure so if you’re planning on having both eyes corrected (I hope so!) you’ll need to double the quoted price of the surgery. The biggest cost of lasik is the fees paid for the laser correction equipment itself. Doctors pay royalties each time they perform a procedure and these royalties are quite high. Also, they differ for each type of laser used and this means that depending on the type of laser eye surgery you need to correct your vision you could see quite different prices.
The cost of lasik eye surgery is also influenced by your choice of surgeon, with more experienced surgeons commanding higher prices, although this is not always the case. Lasik Plus is one lasik eye clinic that boasts highly qualified surgeons with very competitive prices.
Be careful of advertisements for lasik at $299 per eye as these are often misleading. This low price can only be had by a select few patients as it only covers basic lasik for those with minor vision correction needed. Read the fine print for offers like this and you may find that the price increases dramatically for certain conditions or even if you want to include pre operative screening and post operative care. Sometimes it’s better to pay a bit more for better care and peace of mind and laser eye surgery is certainly one of these times. Expect to pay between $1000-1500 for quality lasik eye surgery, that’s much more realistic.
Overall that’s a pretty reasonable price and much lower than you would have gotten several years ago. The cost of laser eye surgery has become very affordable for everyone. If you can’t afford the full cost you can always take advantage of financing which is offered by most lasik eye surgery clinics.
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in 28 and i had it done 5 yrs ago it has to be one of the best things ive done and i reccomend it to anyone it costs about 400 each eye its a simple procedure lasts about 20 mins and although blurry i could see straight after i went with optical express the service and aftercare i got was fab i reccomend u go and see them and they will go through it all with you
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Hey i had surgery about 3 weeks ago and i still am not able to walk around. how long did it take you?
Mine was about $2K per eye. But it depends on the method of surgery, the extensiveness of corrective work needed, and the doctor you use.
Most places have financing available. I think it can help astigmatism, but I don't know about lazy eye. Consultations are usually free of charge so be sure to visit a few doctors to find the one that's best for you.
These are your eyes, you don't want to bargain shop, and the price is worth it.
I guess it’s too late to change anything, but shouldn’t you be bending your knee when you pull your leg through. My PT got on my back for not bending it when walking and it’s only been 2 weeks after surgery.
hahaha awesome!
yeh keep icing..
i iced mine fo 2 days or so n it wuz gone.
n do lil xcercise it reallie help..
Call his office and ask! Simple as that.
The optimal time to have LASIK eye surgery is in your 30s or early 40s. Having it done when you're very young is not always the greatest idea because your eyes can change later on. You should consult with a reputable eye surgeon. Someone who is more concerned about your welfare than making a fast buck.
Most of the bigger LASIK surgery practices do offer financing and this makes sense because you're going to use this over the rest of your life. I wouldn't go with the doctor that offers you the cheapest price. You only get one set of eyes.
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alot of other videos make me sad about my surgery but yours made me smile..thanks.
Honestly, its better you consult a specialist to find out what's best for you. I really want to help but I don't think I can give better answers than specialist do. Sorry.
good luck
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Really depends. i have seen them as cheap as 1000USD and as high as 5000USD.
I paid 4500USD becase the guy that did it Dr Silver at TLC eye care centers is one of the top guys in the field.
Remember they are your eyes, if there is one thing you should not try to save money on is a Lasik procedure.
After watching a few videos about ACL, your´s just make me think that is not that bad, I´ll be having this surgery the next month, hope I will be able to take it so easy just like you haha
just had surgery last week, how long does this swelling last, i keep icing it?
I think it's like 1-2,000, an eye. Something like that, you'll actually have to talk to the place you are thinking of going to get it done, and they will give you an answer…but i do believe it's that much per eye. hope this helps, i'm not sure what it is in michigan..but it does depend on your eyes, and how bad they are, and if they can do it.
thanks
One thing you need to remember about these places that advertise this procedure for ridiculously low prices is that it is often a bait-and-switch operation. What they don't tell you is that the procedure will cost considerably more if you have a strong prescription.
I'm not considered to be a good candidate for it because my eyes are too dry. Even if I were, I still wouldn't have it done. That's because at my age, I would still have to wear glasses no matter what I decide to do. I have the choice between wearing my usual glasses or having to get a pair of reading glasses, which is something I haven't needed so far.