Is a deal on LASIK worth it? Wanting to get a good price on any purchase is natural. However, getting a bargain on a new car is different than choosing an eye procedure based upon the cheapest price. If you are attracted to ads for LASIK at questionable prices – think $99, $199, $299 per […]
If you wear glasses or contacts in order to have the vision you need to function in life, at some point you have probably wondered about LASIK vision correction. The laser vision correction option is an excellent alternative that delivers great vision that is always immediately available, from the moment you wake up to the […]
Here are a few suggestions for choosing a LASIK Surgeon from the Refractive Surgery Council: Be comfortable with your surgeon. He or she should answer all your questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. The point is to help you make an informed decision. The discussion should cover the risks and benefits of any laser vision correction procedure. […]
The cost of LASIK (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) reflects an elective procedure that has been called life changing. Many people reduce their need for glasses and contacts for years. The money saved on associated costs reflects only part of the surgery’s value. Many find that after LASIK they can do what they could not have […]
LASIK is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA) and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA). Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts are great ways to save money on LASIK since they use pre-tax funds. While the terms of your FSA are set by your employer, […]
This summer experience the freedom to swim, splash, and dive with your eyes wide open! LASIK will allow you to not worry about losing your contacts as you wipe water from your eyes. You also will not be nervous when someone accidentally splashes water in your eyes. When you wear contacts, you carry cleaning solution […]
The average cost of LASIK surgery performed in the United States is $2,199 per eye, according to Market Scope. One of the first considerations consumers have about LASIK or laser vision correction surgery is the cost. The actual price you pay depends on many factors, including the experience and reputation of your surgeon and the […]
LASIK (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is an FDA-approved outpatient procedure that uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea to correct your vision. LASIK typically takes less than 10 minutes to perform on each eye and is one of the most frequently performed healthcare procedures in North America. There are many options available and Blade-Free LASIK might […]
Laser vision correction is the name for the set of eye procedures that uses a laser to reshape your cornea in order to create clearer vision. There are three major laser vision correction treatments available in the U.S. today: PRK: Photorefractive keratectomy LASIK: Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis SMILE: Small incision lenticule extraction. Photorefractive keratectomy In […]
Laser vision correction is the name for the set of eye procedures that uses a laser to reshape your cornea in order to create clearer vision. There are three major laser vision correction treatments available in the U.S. today: PRK: Photorefractive keratectomy LASIK: Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis SMILE: Small incision lenticule extraction Photorefractive keratectomy PRK-In […]