LASIK eye surgery is a relatively affordable procedure to help correct vision.
LASIK eye surgery is a relatively painless and affordable surgery that can help you see considerably better if you have a corrective vision problem. While it isn't cheap to get the surgery done, some consider it a worthwhile cost, if weighing the cost of replacing contacts and eyeglasses over the span of a lifetime.
LASIK Surgery
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, and it is a quick surgery that changes the corneal shape permanently using a fine laser. The laser cuts a flap in the cornea, opens the eye, and exposes the stroma. The laser then vaporizes the stroma, and the corneal flap is replaced. Not all people will benefit from LASIK eye surgery, but your surgeon will be able to determine if it will help you.
LASIK Cost
As with any medical procedure, costs may vary depending on the doctor performing the surgery, the location it is performed in, and the technology used. Although economic trends will change prices slightly, according to a report by All About Vision, the average cost for LASIK in 2010 is between $1,580 and $2,170 per eye.
Bargain Scams
Many places will advertise shockingly low prices for LASIK eye surgery, but they often do not include costs such as aftercare, and follow-up appointments. Also, LASIK surgeons charge appropriately based on their training and expertise, so consider where the cheap offer may be coming from before you go that route, as your vision could become worse if the LASIK surgery is done by someone with inadequate training.
