When determining your overall Lasik eye surgery cost there are several factors that you will need to consider. Costs for the procedure vary greatly from one region to the next and may also vary depending on the specific services that are included with each price quote. Lasik eye surgery can cost anywhere from just under $500 to more than $2,000 for each eye. Keep in mind however that lower cost quotes typically only include the price for the actual surgery procedure and nothing else. You should also note that ophthalmologists that are inexperienced or new to doing the procedure may charge less.
If you have received a fairly low quote for the procedure then you will need to determine which services are included in the quote. Things that may increase your LASIK eye surgery cost include the technology as well as the specific type of laser that is used to perform the procedure. Certain newer lasers can raise your cost by as much as $250 to more than $500 for each eye. In addition, custom Lasik surgery which includes using wavefront technology to specifically map the cornea can also raise the cost by $500 or more for each eye. The cost for the actual procedure is relatively the same in most areas but you should still check with your eye care specialist to determine just what is included in the cost.
Most patients feel that newer technology and lasers are well worth the additional cost. Again, you will need to discuss these factors with your surgeon prior to the procedure.
