How to get the best price on Lasik eye surgery. Questions to ask your Ophthalmologist:
Lasik eye surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States, yet prices seem to vary greatly from surgeon to surgeon. One reason fees vary for LASIK is that different providers perform varying levels of preoperative testing. Since proper screening can avoid problems, it’s important to determine if the relevant testing is included in your quoted price.
Variation also lies in the cost of equipment used for testing and surgery. Technologies for eye tracking, tear film analysis and measurements of corneal thickness, corneal topography, and pupil size, as well as the laser itself, are available at various price points and can be reflected in the procedure fee.
Refractive surgery fees cover a variety of costs, including:
Purchase or lease as well as maintenance of the excimer laser, microkeratome, femtosecond laser and/or other devices used in the procedure.
Royalty fees that must be paid to the laser manufacturer(s) each time a procedure is performed with the laser(s).
Medications and disposable supplies used during the surgery.
Overhead for the surgery center, which includes office and surgical staff salaries and benefits, rent, office equipment, and office administration.
Patient acquisition costs, which include advertising, seminars, and fees paid to other eye care practitioners for co-management.
Professional liability (malpractice) insurance for both the surgeon and the surgical center.
Also included in most fees are the pre-op evaluation meeting, comprehensive eye examination (including technician time and equipment costs), follow-up office visits and tests, plus any standard medications.
Many surgeons also offer free enhancement surgery if it is warranted. Often a team of doctors reviews your case to determine this, and their time is included in the fee. We focus on lasik eye surgery Michigan at the Yaldo eye center.
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What is and isn’t included in the price?
May I have a written quote with everything itemized?
Is the price quoted for one eye or both eyes? (Technically, one procedure equals one eye, even if both eyes will be corrected on the same day.)
What will I have to pay for if complications occur or enhancement surgery becomes necessary?
What will be the cost of prescription medications (such as anti-inflammatories and painkillers)?
If I require temporary contact lenses or glasses after the procedure, how much will they cost?
How many follow-up visits will I need to make, and at what cost?
Before making a final decision about Lasik, ask yourself:
Does the quote fall within typical market ranges?
If the quote is significantly higher than usual, does your eye surgeon have exceptional credentials that help justify the premium pricing?
If the quote is significantly lower than usual, is your eye surgeon relatively inexperienced?
When a surgical center quotes a single price for all procedures regardless of the technology used or your prescription, ask these questions:
Will I receive a laser-created flap?
Will my procedure be wavefront-guided?
This information will help you compare the type of procedure you receive with the average prices on our price chart. Above all, listen carefully to what your eye surgeon recommends regarding the right procedure for your vision needs and budget. Ask lots of questions. And don’t hesitate to consult another surgeon if you have doubts.
For more information about Lasik eye surgery check out: https://yaldoeyecenter.com/
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