How Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Cost in 2024?

How Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?

Did you know that according to the American Optometric Association, contact lenses cost $120 to $1200 per year, depending on the kind of contact lenses you choose? Even if you have insurance, it won’t cover the 100% cost of your prescription glasses or contact lenses in most cases.

That’s why we recommend LASIK eye surgery as an affordable alternative. In the article below, we will discuss everything related to LASIK eye surgery costs so you can decide if it is in your best interest.

Understanding the Average LASIK Eye Surgery Cost

LASIK eye surgery cost isn’t something that can be defined quite as easily. It depends on a wide variety of factors, such as:

• Geography
• Surgical experience
• Insurance benefits
• Technology (e.g., the kind of lasers used)
• Eye prescription

On average, LASIK costs between $1999 and $4000 per eye. As you can see, this is quite a price range. Let’s discuss each cost factor in detail.

Geography/Market

Depending on the state you live in, your LASIK eye surgery costs will vary widely. It’s hard to say precisely how much LASIK surgery costs near you vs. New York because it depends on many factors, such as the market. But you can surmise that LASIK prices would probably be higher in places like New York or Boston because they have higher living costs, in general.

Surgical Experience

LASIK eye surgeons who have been practicing for longer, who have more surgeries under their belt, and who have more experience with a wide variety of prescriptions and technologies charge more. The reason is that you can trust these surgeons more since they have had so many successful LASIK eye surgeries.

Insurance Benefits

Do you have a great insurance provider that covers LASIK eye surgeries? If that’s the case, then your costs will go down immensely. Even if you pay out of pocket, there are other cost-saving financial options (more on that later).

Technology

LASIK technology is constantly evolving and improving. Bladeless LASIK procedures are becoming more popular, but they are also more expensive. Customizing your LASIK eye surgery will also add to the cost.

Eye Prescription

Prescription is a huge factor in determining your LASIK cost. The higher your prescription, the more expensive your surgery may be at some LASIK centers. At Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, we DO NOT charge more for higher prescriptions. During your LASIK consultation, you and your ophthalmologist will discuss at length your prescription.

Don’t Be Fooled by Cheap LASIK Ads

You’ve probably seen these ads floating around either on television or bus stands all around your city. Get LASIK for as cheap as $499, these ads shout out.

Wow, you must be thinking. Why would you pay $1500 or more for LASIK when you can get it for less than $500?

There are many reasons to remain wary of these ads. We explain some of them below:

Those Cheap Ads Probably Don’t Apply to You

What these cheap ads don’t mention is that the $499 cost only applies to a small section of the population with a very small prescription and little or no astigmatism. You probably don’t fall into that category.

Also, just because you might fall into this category doesn’t mean you qualify for this low price. You will only find out once the surgeon does a LASIK consultation with you, and by then, they might have jacked up the price to $1500 or more. Don’t get fooled by these ads!

They Don’t Account for the Full Cost of LASIK

Another problem with these low cost LASIK ads is that they don’t account for the full cost of LASIK. So you might end up paying extra for a bunch of standard LASIK treatment after the fact. Things like:

• Office visits (before and after your surgery)
• Any additional technologies used
• Astigmatism treatment
• Re-treatments in case the first LASIK eye surgery wasn’t enough
• Any incidental fees like eye drops, prescriptions, etc.
• Facility fees

All of this should be included in the full cost of your LASIK eye surgery. But sometimes these cheap ads remove these costs, and then tack them on later, once you’ve been drawn into the clinic.

Sometimes LASIK Isn’t the Best Option for You

Remember also that LASIK sometimes isn’t the best option for you. Perhaps your case might be more suited for lens implants or other refractive procedures, such as ICL and RLE, or the newest technology in refractive surgery, Light Adjustable Leses. That’s why it’s so important to find an experienced LASIK surgeon who can give you the best treatment.

Give Yourself a True Discount on LASIK

If you are worried and pondering about how much LASIK costs, then we have a great solution for you. The Lifetime Vision Plan is Barnet Dulaney Perkins’ commitment to maintaining your highest quality of vision throughout a lifetime. Our surgeons are so confident in the stability of our patients’ results over time that we offer lifetime vision enhancements for our patients who qualify for free Vision for Life.

Unlock Your Vision with FSA & HSA Benefits!

Check if your employer offers flexible spending accounts to offset medical expenses. What happens in these accounts is that you are allowed to set aside a certain amount of pre-tax dollars for medical costs, including the LASIK surgery cost. If this is an option with your employer, then take advantage of it to pay for your LASIK eye surgery.

Flexible LASIK Financing Options Available

We at Barnet Dulaney Perkins also offer financing options. You can pay for your LASIK in affordable installments using a Care Credit card. These cards are different from regular cards and are used to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses that are not covered by medical or vision insurance. With Barnet Dulaney Perkins’ 0% financing, this can be as low as $209 per month.

Both long-term and short-term LASIK financing options are available through Care Credit & Alpheon Credit, as well.