Don't trust those advertisements that are offering you a LASIK surgery at unreasonably low prices. This is just an old bait that works wonders to catch your attention and make you come to an office for a consultation. Once you are there, the price will double up for all the "extras," trust us. Anyways, you always get what you pay for. Invest in LASIK surgery, since you are worth it!
We’ve all been victims of the old bait and switch at one time or another. Maybe you saw an advertisement for a great price on the car you’d been looking to purchase only to find out when you got to the dealership that there was only one car at that price (which had already been sold), and all the others were priced much higher. Or the price advertised was for a base model. If you wanted power windows, locks, and a CD player, you’d wind up paying the price that every other dealership is asking. Find expert advice right here on how to make sure you’re not overpaying for LASIK, how ophthalmologists determine the cost of your treatment as well as how to identify low or high-quality LASIK procedures.
Many eye surgery clinics, hurt by low demand during the economic downturn, also offer prices that seem too good to be true. As with the car you covet, they probably are. When you see LASIK eye surgery offered at discount or bargain prices, be sure to ask plenty of questions about the total cost of LASIK including, pre-operative testing, facility fees and any other extra fees such as followup visits. It’s also a good idea to ask for an estimate in writing.
Another important consideration is are you being quoted less because you’ll be getting less? Returning to the car analogy, maybe your budget only allows for a used car. Naturally you may have minimum safety standards such as airbags and anti-lock breaks, but when it comes right down to it, you just need a set of wheels to get you from point A to point B. In this case, an older model may be acceptable.
Can you honestly apply the same reasoning to your eyes. Is it “worth” it to risk going for LASIK eye surgery at a clinic that uses older technology rather than state-of-the-art technology? Non-customized procedures are performed with the less expensive options of bladed microkeratomes and excimer lasers that are not guided by wavefront analysis. Most customized wavefront procedures cost more, but, again these are your eyes we are talking about. Doesn’t it make sense to pay for customized technologies rather than “off-the-shelf” procedures? Save those off-the shelf purchases for when you’re selecting a bottle of wine or a pair of summer sandals.
For blade-free, wavefront LASIK eye surgery expects to pay between $2,200-$3,200 per eye.
The price you’ll actually pay will depend on a number of factors, including:
If you see an advertisement that, for example, promises “LASIK eye surgery from $999 per eye,” read (if you can) the fine print. Typically, only a few select people are actually eligible for LASIK eye surgery at prices that sound unusually low, because most eyes require more extensive correction or more follow-up after the surgery.
If you’ve done some research and asked the right questions, but the price you are quoted is outside your budget, you may want to consider financing. Many clinics offer no or low interest terms on LASIK eye surgery. Twenty-four monthly payments at $240/month, is probably less than the payment you’d make on that car you were looking at. And, unlike a car, you get to keep your vision after you’re done paying for it and it never depreciates in value!
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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.
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