What are the costs for LASIK?

The cost of Lasik surgery varies greatly and is influenced by a number of factors. Contributing

factors to the cost of the surgery include, the type of laser technology you choose, the type of

surgical instrument used to create the corneal flap, whether pre-op and post-op exams are

covered in the fees, whether post-op medications are covered in the fees, the skill and experience

of the ophthalmologist, and the location the surgery is being done. Cost is quoted on a per eye

basis, so when both eyes need correcting, the cost is doubled.

The typical price range for LASIK surgery is $1,500-$3,000 ($3,000-$6,000 for both eyes). The

highest priced option is the wave front-guided LASIK which uses a femtosecond laser to create

the flap and an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. This technology has the potential to produce

sharper vision because it automatically identifies vision errors with a computer-generated map by

the way the light travels through the eye. Wave front-guided LASIK also eliminates the

possibility of flap complications making it the safest of the LASIK surgeries. It will soon be used

to diagnose vision problems during routine eye exams.

Standard cost of Lasik | Lasik cost surgery is a less expensive option, typically $500-$600 less

costly than the wave front-guided LASIK. The key differences between these types of surgeries

is that a bladed instrument is used to create the corneal flap during standard LASIK and that the

excimer laser used to reshape the cornea is not guided by wave front analysis. The cost of this

treatment is typically $1,580 ($3,160 for both eyes).

Although these surgeries do appear to be costly, it can vary greatly. Also, most, if not all,

facilities offer financing options so you should not be deterred by the cost of the procedure.