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The Cost of LASIK Vision Correction Surgery
The majority of people are under the impression that LASIK eye surgery is astronomically expensive. They used to be right, however the cost of LASIK has came down significantly. The cost is now dependent on a few factors. They are mainly, the severity of correction you will need, the type of LASIK device you choose, and which surgeon you want to perform her surgery.
Because the complexity of the surgery you will need is related to the severity of your correction, it is important you do not wait to make your decision. As the longer you live with eye problems the more complex your surgery becomes which in turn increases costs.
There are several different types of mapping systems you will learn about. The best one is considered to be wavefront, however it is also one of the more expensive options. The surgical procedure will normally use a mechanical scalpel and a laser scalpel. If you choose to use a mechanical scalpel rather than the wavefront system you’re estimated cost will be around $1500. If you choose only the laser scalpel without using the wavefront system you can expect the price to increase to $2000. If you opt for both the laser scalpel and wavefront mapping system, you will typically see prices go up to $2500.