Cost Of Lasik Eye Surgery

One of the biggest factors in deciding to spring for eye surgery is the cost of LASIK eye surgery. Costs for this eye surgery can vary widely due to the type of eye surgery, whether insurance will pay for any of it, and if there are any specials running at the time. This is the biggest drawback for people by far. Many people just cannot afford the eye surgery.

The cost of LASIK eye surgery varies upon the procedure of course, but also due to the cost of equipment used for preparation and surgery. Eye tracking, tear film analysis, corneal thickness measuring machines and laser are all available at many different prices. There are fees to certain laser manufacturers each time that particular laser is used, which greatly add to the cost of LASIK eye surgery. You must also figure in the surgical staff, operating expenses, post-operative and pre-operative care.

The cost will also vary on the region of the country you live in and how much competition there is. The only standard in the industry is that the cost of LASIK eye surgery is quoted per eye. Traditional LASIK eye surgery varies from a little over $1,000 to $2,000 per eye. IntraLase eye surgery costs more. IntraLase is when the epithelium flap is made not with a microkeratome but with a laser. The increase is about $344 an eye more than traditional LASIK surgery. The total cost per eye for IntraLase would be about $1,600 to $2,500. Wavefront LASIK increases the price by at least $100.

To make the cost of LASIK eye surgery more affordable for everyone many providers offer payment plans. Check with your health insurance to see if they will cover the surgery. Some do cover some or all of the cost. LASIK providers even have financing options as well.

There are other types of eye surgery that are not LASIK such as PRK and LASEK. PRK is much cheaper and is around $500 to $900 an eye.