How Much Does PRK Cost?

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How much does PRK cost?  Is it more or less expensive than Lasik?

Farzad Yaghouti, MD · Answer

The cost varies based on the technology used (standard vs custom) and a number of other factors (s.a. if there is a comanagement fee to be paid out, if the surgeon owns and operates own laser or uses an open access laser center, etc). But overal, the price should vary between $1000 to $2500 per eye.

Arthur Benjamin, MD · Answer

PRK pricing is usually very comparable to LASIKWhile it may be less expensive to perform PRK (there is no expense of creating the LASIK flap with a microkeratome or Iaser).PRK usually requires more visits and more chair time post operatively, negating the cost saving benefits of not creating the flap with a handheld microkeratome or with a laser.

Michael K. Tracy, MD · Answer

PRK normally costs the same as LASIK.  Approximately $2000 - $4000 per eye in most cases. While LASIK often uses 2 lasers vs. 1 laser during PRK, PRK requires more post op care and so there typically is not a difference in cost.

Mark Golden, MD · Answer

As in most offices, we charge the same for PRK and LASIK.  Although there is less involved in the surgical process for PRK patients, their healing takes substantially longer and requires more follow up visits.

Christopher Coad, MD · Answer

This varies greatly.  In many practices the price between PRK and LASIK is the same.  Other costs may include custom treatments or bladeless LASIK.

How Much Does PRK Cost?

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Answer: What is the cost of PRK?

Answer: What is the cost of PRK?

Answer: In many practices the price between PRK and LASIK is the same

Answer: In many practices the price between PRK and LASIK is the same

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How Much Does PRK Cost?

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Answer: What is the cost of PRK?

Answer: What is the cost of PRK?

Answer: In many practices the price between PRK and LASIK is the same

Answer: In many practices the price between PRK and LASIK is the same

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