How Much Does Lasik cost?

Lasik can be defined as a type of an eye surgery that is used to correct the vision or sight of a person. Lasik eye surgery is one of the most common treatments recommended for myopia in the US. It is carried out in order to get away with using glasses and to get a clear sight without any visual help. Lasik eye surgery is safe and the success rate for this surgery is estimated above 95 percent. One main aspect to consider is that this surgery is not meant for all people as there are many reasons some people may not be suitable for Lasik.

Lasik Eye Surgery Eligibilty

 People who are below 20 years and above 50 years, people who are HIV positive and those who have Diabetes, Arteriosclerosis and Cancer, Nursing and Pregnant women are not suitable for Lasik. People suffering form illness of cornea, eye infections and with dry eyes, people who are affected with severe farsightedness and nearsightedness and people who have a high eye cylinder are also not suitable.

What Is The Cost Of Lasik Surgery?

 Recently the cost of lasik eye surgery has come down considerably. During the year 2006 the average lasik eye surgery cost was about USD $1950 and in 2007 it is about USD $2099.

 One of the main reasons for the difference in costs is that different sources carry out unstable preoperative testing levels. It is especially important to verify the appropriate testing cost in the quotes in order to avoid problems during proper screening.

 There are variety of costs which are included in the refractive surgery fees. And they are the maintenance or purchase of some of the devices used in these procedures such as microkeratome, laser and corneal ring segments. A royalty fee of 100 to 150 dollars per eye, to the laser manufacturer who recovers the price to develop the machine and 145 to 250 dollars per eye, royalty fee for the custom procedure which is depended on the laser manufacturer.

 Cost of the gloves, masks, gowns and other items that are required keeping the operation hygienic. Cost of surgical solutions, medications and microkeratome blades that are used during the operation. Operating cost for the surgery centre that include surgical and office staff, office equipments, office administration and other costs.

 Cost of insurance and the cost of the surgeon who is not the medical staff of that hospital. There are other fees which are also included such as comprehensive eye examination fees, fees for certain tests and various medications etc.