I was charged around $2,200 per eye for my lasik procedure around three years ago and that appears to be in keeping with most estimates I have reviewed lately as well as price quotes from acquaintances who have also had lasik surgery performed more recently than I. My fees covered all of the pre lasik visits and the post-surgery follow up also. No additional enhancements were necessary for me, but if I had needed followup surgery I would have had to pay an extra few hundred.

Through my own experience and research, I think it is fair to say that you can expect a total between $1700 and $3000 per eye. I know that is a wide range, but your total will depends on the technique applied, the amount of correction necessary and additional variables such as services given. My calculation is derived from my personal findings and experiences so you may find that my numbers are off. With the current US economy in a sharp downturn in addition to the inability of almost all health insurance companies to help in paying for the lasik procedure, cost is virtually always an important consideration for those considering laser eye surgery.

$1700 to $3000 per eye may seem high if you have been swayed by advertisements promising lasik for under $1000 per eye. My best advice regarding these offers of underpriced lasik procedures is to be very skeptical of these often heavily promoted to good to be true prices. They might be leaving out charges for needed services such as pre surgery testing and post surgical care just to get you to come in where you may be forced to listen to the high pressure sales tactics. At the end of it all when the final price of your procedure and services are finally quoted their costs are in line with or above other centers. These ads might also be leaving out the eligibility requirements to actually get the low cost being promoted. Terms may be such that a a tiny number of prospective clients can actually get their surgery for the advertised figure. As always, do your investigating completely and ask all the questions you have in order to understand the amount you will have to pay and exactly what that figure includes. Although lasik prices were a major concern for me too, there was no way I would have picked out a lasik provider entirely based on price.

Financing is one way a lot of patients select to pay for their lasik eye surgery. Lasik providers typically offer payment plans, but not all do. If you are interested, make sure you inquire about and completely understand the terms before sign anything. All of the surgeons I visited in my area offered financing, though in the end I did not use a payment plan.

Contacting your employer's Personnel department could also prove valuable when considering how to pay for lasik surgery. Your company may have an agreement with a local lasik provider to offer lower prices for company workers. If you are a US worker, your employer might additionally offer a flexible spending account program you can join also. Flex accounts permit you to set aside money for non-reimbursible medical costs on a pre tax basis. Most elective surgery which includes lasik plus several other common expenses can be reimbursed via an FSA. Find out from your employer.

Whether the economy is strong or weak, the cost of lasik eye surgery is almost always going to be a factor for people when deciding whether or not to undergo lasik. Price cannot be dismissed but it should obviously not be the only factor shaping the decision. Be leery of low prices that appear too good to be true. Talk about lasik financing options with any potential provider. Talk to your employer as well, since you may be eligible for a lower price or alternative arrangement.