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How Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?
I have seen the bargain ads for Lasik, and I know those deals can be dangerous or misleading. I'm just wondering what the appropriate price range should be per eye, for a safe LASIK procedure?
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Eva S
in Seattle, WA
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Cost of LASIK vs LASEK
I charge more for my noncutting LASEK procedure than the older cutting LASIK that I had myself a decade ago, and performed on thousands of patients before I switched my entire practice to the more advanced, noncutting LASEK procedure. basically, I think it's worth paying a few hundred dollars per eye to avoid the risk of dry eyes and night glare, both of which are lower with LASEK than LASIK because no flap is cut in your eye.
It is very important to not shop for the cheapest center...
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LASIK cost
Discount laser centers typically use older technology that is much less expensive. These places can also have less medical safety protocols and quality control. Just like with other surgeries, you get what you pay for with LASIK. They also have a tendency to advertise a price that only applies to miniscule prescriptions that no one really qualifies for.
Austin Ophthalmologist
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When it comes to your eyes, you get what you pay for
Lasik eye surgery is commonly advertised for very low price. It is important to know what you receive for your money and rarely is a bargain a good idea when it comes to your eyes. WaveFront lasers give tremendously superior results to older laser technology. Glare has mostly been eliminated as a complication and it is much less likely that you will have the need for fine-tuning surgery. Anyone contemplating surgery wants to not only know the technology used, but...
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You get what you pay for
At our practice, we typically perform CustomVue LASIK with Intralase, the best of technologies available. You should expect to pay anywhere from $3500 to $5000 to have both eyes treated in the DC/VA/MD market. Some practices have tiered pricing, meaning the lower your need for correction the less you pay OR the lesser a technology you choose the less you pay. I appreciate tiered pricing based upon your visual need, but opting for a lesser technology to save money when it comes to eye...
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LASIK cost is fairly consistent despite advertising
Some centers try to entice patients by offering extremely low pricing, but on further investigation this is either something that only applies to a tiny percentage of patients or uses older equipment and methods. What you really want is an experiences surgeon using the best technology in a qualified center. For this expect to pay no less than $1000 per eye and with the most advanced methods that we recommend such as the all laser procedure, you will pay from $1500 an up per eye with an...
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Denver Ophthalmologist
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LASIK: You get what you pay for!!
There is no doubt in my mind that many patients think of LASIK as a commodity, shopping for the cheapest price possible. In my area, Northern New Jersey, I have seen prices range from a low of $1000 per eye to a high of $3500 per eye. Many factors go into these prices including:
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