LASIK (Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is the "the newest and most successful surgery that utilizes a laser to reshape the cornea and improve vision". Currently, LASIK eye surgery is a preferred option mainly because of the lesser timed consumed, technological advancement, and performance ratio.
Evidently, the LASIK surgery cost has to be a little high but one should not base everything on costs! Here are given some factors that determine the costs.
- Prices vary in relation to geographical location such as a surgery in metropolitan city will cost more than the suburbs!
- The overall cost also depends on the complexity of the case, the surgery, the equipments used, the care given, the experience of the doctor, and the post-operative care. As per rough estimates, the LASIK surgery costs vary between $500 and $2,500 per eye. Ask the LASIK eye surgeon about the factors that contribute towards the surgery cost.
Other reasons may or may not include these considerations: royalty to the manufacturers, medications used before and after surgery, rent of the premises, office location, expense of disposable items, post operation care and doctor appointments until complete recovery, advertising, and employee salaries.
Wondering what the above things got to do with you? It is simple economics- funds are needed to maintain an establishment. So, how would doctors procure maintenance expense? The fees from patients help in funding. Of course, one can always ask for discounts, which depends on the provisions permissible by law. However, never fall for aggressive advertising gimmick. You might end up paying more than you had bargained for!
As with other surgeries, there is no guarantee on the LASIK eye surgery. Some people tend to think that if they pay more money, better the success rate. All depends on the surgeon's skill and experience. Anyhow, better to check the facilities you are paying beforehand than repent later!
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