subject: How Much Does Lasik Eye Surgery Cost? [print this page] The majority of people are under the impression that LASIK eye surgery is astronomically expensive. They used to be right, however the cost of LASIK has came down significantly. The cost is now dependent on a few factors. They are mainly, the severity of correction you will need, the type of LASIK device you choose, and which surgeon you want to perform her surgery.
Typically, the longer you suffer from eye problems, the more the costs increase. This is due to the fact that the complexity of your surgery is directly related to the severity of the correction that will be necessary.
In doing your research as far as different mapping systems available you will learn that one of the best is considered to be wavefront. However, this is a more costly procedure. The actual surgical procedure will usually involve a mechanical blade like scalpel and a laser scalpel. Using only the mechanical scalpel is the least expensive method and can be estimated to cost somewhere around $1500. Use only the laser scalpel without the wavefront technology and you can expect to see the cost go up to $2000. Going for both the laser scalpel and wavefront mapping technology will cost you somewhere around $2500.
Depending on which surgeon you select to perform your surgery, may have an effect on the total price. Typically, more experienced surgeons with good reputations in their community tend to charge more than a less experienced surgeon.
Overall the average price of LASIK eye surgery should fall somewhere near the ranges above. If you find a lower than average price, look deeper into what they are actually offering you because most likely they have omitted something. LASIK eye surgery is not a recommended area for price shopping, after all we are talking about your vision. It is our recommendation to pay for the best surgeon you can afford. LASIK San Diego eye surgeons tend to be some of the better surgeons in the nation.
Between 2006 and 2009 the average cost of LASIK eye surgery seemed to stabilize. In 2006, industry sources reported that the average cost of LASIK was around $2000. In 2007, the price was charted to have a small increase to around $2100, and in 2008 it was reported that the average cost rose by only $5, to $2105. The most recent 2009 report shows the average San Diego LASIK cost to be $2140. As you can see, over the last three years there has been no significant movement in the price.
It is important to understand that these costs can vary. All factors included, you can expect the price of LASIK eye surgery to fall between $1400 and $3600 per eye based on several different factors. These factors can include your particular prescription, your location, the surgeon you select, and the technology they use. Be aware, most surgeons don't charge separate fees for different technologies, instead their prices will be included and quoted as one single fee.
You should always do a significant amount of research before choosing a clinic to perform your surgery. Many people travel across the country to have their LASIK surgery performed only by a doctor they trust.
