Is LASIK Expensive?
Matthew Pruitt is the owner of NuVision Medicenters, with centers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. As an expert in the field of LASIK technology, Pruitt has helped thousands of patients undergoing the procedure. Here, he discusses the misconception that LASIK is prohibitively expensive for patients.
How much does LASIK usually cost?
You may see advertising for LASIK starting at $399 or hear people talk about having done LASIK for $6,000. There is really a wide range of what surgeons charge for the procedure.
The discounted laser practices you may see advertised typically work on high volume so they can bring their costs down a bit. On average, if you’re going to be doing surgery with a doctor who specializes in laser vision correction, you are going to be looking at a fee that’s going to be per eye—in New York specifically—anywhere between $1,500 to $2,500. How much you can expect to pay really depends on the type of prescription that you have, along with the type of technology that is necessary to give you the achieved outcome you are hoping for and provide you with the results you are seeking.
Are financing options available?
Because LASIK is not inexpensive, there are a number of different financing options that most practices offer these days. Typically, you can do get financing to pay for your LASIK procedure through CareCredit or Chase Banking. Many third-party providers, along with the practices themselves, offer zero-interest options as well as extended payment plans. Many patients don’t realize there are payment options that are interest-free for as long as two years and there are extended programs that go out to five years. And of course you can always pay with a credit card or bank checks. Some practices also offer in-house financing options as well. NuVision is one of those practices that offers that service.
Does insurance cover LASIK?
Insurance companies have determined that LASIK is an elective procedure and because of that fact, most insurance carriers do not cover the cost of LASIK. However, when patients choose doctors who are preferred providers with the major insurance carriers, like Dr. Jackson [NuVision's medical director], they are more likely to receive a discount from their insurance provider. So the insurance companies do participate in the process. Those insurance discounts range anywhere from 15% all the way up to 25% depending on the type of insurance plan you have. This is why people who are considering LASIK really need to be sure what their benefit program looks like because there could be some major savings involved.
In addition to that, and now that we’re getting close to the end of the year, one thing that people forget about is flexible spending programs. These types of programs allow employees to sign up to take pre-tax dollars out of their paychecks to be used to pay for medical procedures such as LASIK. Because LASIK is an approved procedure for that, flexible spending programs are a great way to pay for the procedure.
Ultimately, when you combine the savings of a flexible spending plan along with the discount that you can get with insurance, you can actually save up to 50% off the cost of your procedure right out of the gate.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
Help answer the question about lasik insurance
How much does it cost lasik without any insurance?
I really need to do it (lasik) my prescr. is very high but I don t have insurance, how much can cost me?
I have $4000 do u think that s enough?
Also I don t know where I can go to do it, I live in Chicago and sometimes I saw in tv the commercial with lasik plus, what do u suggest?
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Lasik eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.
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Hope this helps.
I think you mean laser instead of lasik. The only other alternatives would be regular dermabrasion or else injections of a 'filler' material into each scar. Probably the laser would be the best way to go.
the price of laser surgery is greatly dependant on the prescription that is being lasered. Unfortunately nobody will be able to give you a precise amount for you prescription. Most laser clinics will offer a free initial consultation where they will assess the condition of your eyes and you prescription and so will be able to give a better informed answer
Yes i had the surgery done by the inventor of the interocular lense which is placed over your iris. I had dark brown eyes and now after the newcoloriris procedure I now have beautiful and natural looking green eyes
Some Insurance will cover up to $1500. Usually with that LASIK centers will have you pay the full amount up front and will give you a receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
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Hope this help,
$1,500 per eye
no only 300 american dollars per eye.
It is possible to heal myopia with eye exercises. I was able to completely improve my vision from -1.00 D. Eye exercises do work and I know it for a fact! They require persistence and are worth every bit of it. The only people that are not helped with eye exercises are the people that don't practice them.
I don't know if you can completely improve your vision from -8.00 D, but you can definitely reduce your prescription within a few months of doing eye exercises.
Best regards,
If your glasses don't fit right, they can makes dents in the bridge of your nose. Is this the "sinkage" you are talking about? As for correcting your vision, it depends on what your prescription is. Sometimes, if you are mildly nearsighted, sometimes going without your glasses makes you less dependent on them and your eyes may eventually correct themselves. Contacts are fine for your eyes if you are motivated to learn how to properly insert them and remove them and how to clean them and take care of them. Most LASIK surgeons offer financing, too. I jad it in 2005 and my vision is still perfect! Again, it depends on your prescription.