Breaking Down LASIK Costs Factors
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Lasik Costs.

The very thought of LASIK surgery seems expensive. After all, it’s a lot of laser technology, doctor visits, consultations, and follow-up procedures. LASIK costs can vary from surgeon to surgeon. It can be difficult to compare costs between quotes. However, you can break down the LASIK costs into several categories in order to make an apples-to-apples comparison. LASIK costs can be broken down as follows: the type of procedure you’re undertaking, the experience and skills of the surgeon, the clinic, and the equipment they will be utilizing for the procedure.

When visiting a clinic to inquire about LASIK costs, you should ask certain questions to get a clear idea of what you’re up against.

1. Ask if there is an initial consultation fee. You’ll want to know ahead of time if you need to pay to speak with a doctor about LASIK costs and procedures.
2. Find out if the LASIK costs include pre- and post- surgery visits. When undergoing any surgical procedure, it is important to be able to consult with your doctor to see how you’re progressing. It would be foolish to leave this to chance. Make sure your cost includes this fee.
3. Ask if the LASIK costs are all-inclusive. You don’t want to be surprised with hidden charges.
4. See if financing or other payment plans are available. Surgery is expensive, and many people don’t have thousands of dollars in their wallet to pay for surgery. Dividing the costs into monthly installments make the procedure more affordable. Find out about the interest rates and term (how long the financing is for). If necessary, apply for a personal loan, a home equity loan, or a medical-procedure loan.
5. Ask if the fees are quoted on a per-eye basis or if the cost is determined by the acuity of the eyes.

The different types of procedures come in three flavors: PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy), LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis), and LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy). Each of these procedures use laser technology. LASIK and Lasek use the “flap procedure,” in which the corneas are reshaped by a laser cut. PRK is an older technology, and it cuts small tissue out of the cornea using a laser in order to reshape it. The LASIK costs of these procedures can range from $1,000 to $6,000 per eye.

The reputation or prestige of the clinic can impact the cost. Fluctuations in cost depend on the clinic’s level of service, their quality of work, and the safety they practice. The cost can also vary depending on the experience or skill of the surgeon. This is one cost that you should be willing to pay for. You want the best doctor you can possibly afford to perform the surgery. After all, they will be operating on your eyes, which are irreplaceable.

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