how much on average does lasik eye surgery cost?


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dingdongwakeup asked:


I’ve been looking into it for a while and I think for me it would be a really good idea. However it might be more pricey for me due to how bad my eyes are. I’m nearsighted and my prescription is -11 in each eye (-20 is blind). So I was wondering if anyone has gotten it and know how much it can run for really bad eyes? thanks!

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4 Responses to “how much on average does lasik eye surgery cost?”

  1. Ron M Says:
    March 28th, 2009 at 3:14 am

    In our city (and possibly similar in most centres) the cost is:

    $299 per eye

    This price is advertised in Kingston On Canada.

    It should be easy to check patient costs in any U.S,.city on the web.

  2. chichibaby Says:
    March 28th, 2009 at 5:37 am

    I just had my eyes done yesterday here in PA, I didn’t have Lasik, I had another SIMILAR procedure called PRK and it was $2800 for both eyes. If I would have gotten Lasik it would have been the same amount the doctor said. I got the PRK bc I am in the military and it’s better recommended than the Lasik, bc with Lasik they cut your eye to make a flap with PRK they dissolve the top layer of your cornea and then correct your vision.

    My advice to you would be do not go for the cheapest place, these are your eyes we’re talking about here, go to a reputable place and do your research before hand.

    Good luck!

  3. Tom Says:
    March 29th, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    I had Lasik eye surgery done after wearing glasses for 16 years. It has been perfect for me. I have had no changes. Of course, as I age, I expect changes. I also co-manage refractive surgery and have seen hundreds of successful patients. It doesn’t hurt, generally. There is a bit of pressure, but no real pain if you have LASIK. The PRK version (where no flap is cut) is a little more uncomfortable for the first few days following the procedure. I’ve seen several people who said they were in some pain, but healed just fine. I used to wear both glasses and contact lenses. I had LASIK done and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I can see clearly, no squinting, no driving with glasses anymore. I can read road signs, see the individual leaves in the trees (they’re not just a blurry mess anymore). It’s also nice to be able to see what time it is when I wake up. The procedure is painless (although a bit uncomfortable) but takes less than 15 minutes. Highly recommended.

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  4. RoVale Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    One thing you need to remember about these places that advertise this procedure for ridiculously low prices is that it is often a bait-and-switch operation. What they don’t tell you is that the procedure will cost considerably more if you have a strong prescription.

    I’m not considered to be a good candidate for it because my eyes are too dry. Even if I were, I still wouldn’t have it done. That’s because at my age, I would still have to wear glasses no matter what I decide to do. I have the choice between wearing my usual glasses or having to get a pair of reading glasses, which is something I haven’t needed so far.

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