The True Cost of LASIK Surgery
One of the many factors you will inevitably consider before receiving LASIK eye surgery is the cost.
When determining if LASIK is both right and affordable for you, make yourself aware of a few facts. Take into consideration the cost of LASIK eye surgery and how it is priced out accordingly. Each eye, counts as one LASIK procedure and it is important to remember that each procedure is paid for separately. If you are receiving LASIK eye surgery on both eyes then you will be paying for two procedures. Even when the procedure is performed on each eye in the same day, it still counts as two different procedures.
Prices will vary depending on the provider, location and the type of LASIK eye surgery you receive. The cost of LASIK surgery can fluctuate depending on your location as prices vary in different regions of the country. The largest factor in the cost of your LASIK eye surgery will be the type of technology used during the procedure. Using the newest and advanced technologies in the LASIK procedure will cost more than the older technologies.
The Intralase and Wavefront procedures are both recent advances in LASIK technology and by customizing your procedure with either of these technologies they will cost you more. For example, in 2009 the national average cost for traditional LASIK surgery in the Midwest was $1,662 per eye. Patients who chose to receive the Intralase procedure paid more for their LASIK procedure. The cost for traditional LASIK with Intralase is noticeably higher averaging at $2,022 for the same year.
The Wavefront technology in LASIK treatment will provide patients with a customized surgery. The cost of Custom LASIK surgery is higher than traditional LASIK surgery. The national average in 2009 for Custom LASIK was $1,964, while the cost of Custom LASIK eye surgery with Intralase cost $2,250.
In 2009 the overall national average cost for LASIK was $2,042 per eye. The cost of LASIK surgery can seem expensive, making it tempting to look for lower rates. Buyer beware of low costs or “bargain” prices in advertisements. In almost all cases, insurance will not cover the cost of a LASIK procedure and it can be tempting to respond to low price advertisements. Many centers or facilities lure customers in with the promise of a low cost procedure and then add on additional fees and charges to the final cost of the LASIK procedure. When discussing prices with your LASIK provider make sure that the price they advertise includes all aspects of the LASIK procedure and make sure that additional fees will not be added on later. Call us today to find out how we can save you money on LASIK eye surgery.