At the Benjamin Eye Institute, we know that paying for your procedure can be overwhelming. As such, we offer a variety of financing and payment options to make it easy to get the care you need to take care of your eyes.
There is an easier way to pay for your vision care including LASIK. We're pleased to accept the CareCredit credit card, North America's leading patient healthcare financing program. It is the credit card exclusively designed for healthcare services. CareCredit offers special financing on purchases of $200 or more* for healthcare procedures not commonly covered by insurance, including LASIK and Premium-IOLs.
CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately — then pay for it over time with monthly payments that fit easily into your budget. Whether you're considering LASIK, need cataract surgery, or it's simply time for new glasses or contacts, CareCredit can help you see clearer, sooner.
*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Visit for details.
We understand the price of LASIK can be intimidating. However, we urge you to remember that this is your vision, and you need to take optimal care of it. Though we do not offer discount surgeries, we do accept third-party, 0% interest financing for two years through Care Credit. Apply for credit approval on their website today to determine if you qualify for this offer.
There are two ways to save your tax money on your medical expenses. The first is by medical expense tax deduction, and the second is with your company's flex spending plan.
If your medical expenses reach 7.5% of your income in any given year, the price of procedures and ophthalmic services not covered by insurance can be deducted for tax purposes. In May 2003, the IRS confirmed that laser vision correction is also qualified as a medical expense for this purpose. Most people, however, don't end up reaching the 7.5% threshold. Therefore, they turn to another popular program – flex spending.
What is a flexible spending account? A flexible spending account (FSA), (also called a flex plan, reimbursement account, flex 125, tax saving plan, medical spending account, a section 125, or a cafeteria plan), is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows you to pay for eligible medical expenses on a pre-tax basis. If you expect to incur medical expenses that won't be reimbursed by your regular health insurance plan, you can take advantage of your employer's FSA, if one is offered.
What are the benefits? FSA saves you money by reducing your income taxes. The contributions you make to a flexible spending account are deducted from your pay BEFORE your Federal, State, or Social Security Taxes are calculated and the contributions are never reported to the IRS. The benefit is that you decrease your taxable income and increase your spendable income which can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year.
How does flexible spending work? At the beginning of the plan year (which usually starts January 1st), your employer asks you how much money you want to contribute for the year (there are limits) into your flexible spending account. You have only one opportunity each year to enroll, unless you have a qualified 'family status change,' such as marriage, birth, divorce or loss of a spouse's insurance coverage. The amount you designate for the year is taken out of your paycheck in equal installments each pay period and placed in a special account by your employer. As you incur medical expenses that are not fully covered by your insurance, you submit a copy of the Explanation of Benefits or the provider's invoice and proof of payment to the plan administrator, who will then issue you a reimbursement check.
What expenses are eligible? Any expense that is considered a deductible medical expense by the IRS and is not reimbursed through your insurance can be reimbursed through the FSA. This includes most elective surgeries, laser vision correction, deductibles, eyeglasses and prescription drug co-payments.
You may put your vision in the best hands by asking the proper questions of a potential LASIK physician using this No-Regrets Guide. We've included our own responses to these inquiries to prevent you from having to conduct an interview. But if you need more explanation or have other worries, let us know! We are at your service.
If you first experience a disaster like dry eye, the fundamental rule and recommendation would be to speak with a skilled ophthalmologist before putting anything in your eyes. Since choosing a treatment requires more pathophysiological understanding than simply purchasing the first eye drops you see.
Pterygium removal is a surgical procedure that removes abnormal tissue growing onto the cornea, often followed by a conjunctival autograft or amniotic membrane graft to support healing and reduce recurrence. This recovery guide explains what to expect after surgery, how to use prescribed ointments and drops, why UV protection is essential, how dry eye management supports healing, and when to contact our office during recovery.
Prokera® Slim is an FDA-cleared biological medical device that uses amniotic membrane to support healing of the ocular surface. This treatment may help reduce inflammation, suppress scarring, and restore damaged eye tissue in conditions such as keratitis, chemical burns, corneal scars, epithelial defects, and severe dry eye. Prokera is placed in the office, worn continuously for several days, and removed by Dr. Benjamin at a follow-up visit.
Valeda Light Delivery System is an advanced treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration, designed to support retinal cells and help preserve visual function. The procedure uses photobiomodulation — low-level light therapy with specific wavelengths — and is performed quickly, without pain, eye drops, injections, or recovery time.
If your vision becomes blurry, hazy, or foggy months or years after cataract surgery, it may be caused by posterior capsule opacification — often called a “secondary cataract.” This is a common and treatable condition, not a return of the original cataract. At Benjamin Eye Institute, Dr. Arthur Benjamin performs YAG laser capsulotomy in the office to quickly and painlessly clear the cloudy capsule behind the lens implant, with no incisions or stitches and clearer vision often restored the same day.
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates the upper and/or lower eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. This recovery guide explains what to expect after eyelid surgery, including swelling, bruising, cold compresses, suture removal, activity restrictions, and important instructions to support safe healing and the best possible aesthetic result.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is an in-office laser treatment designed to lower intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. This guide explains how SLT works, what to expect during the procedure, how Dr. Benjamin’s 180° treatment strategy is used, and why SLT may reduce or delay the need for daily glaucoma eye drops.
