LASIK Cost & Financing
LASIK eye surgery is not expensive when compared to many other elective surgical procedures. Nevertheless, the cost of LASIK can have strong financial implications for many people who are considering the procedure.
Most vision insurance plans don't cover LASIK or other types of refractive surgery. However, some large employers have arrangements with LASIK centers for a special price. Also, you should ask your accountant if you qualify for a tax deduction for refractive surgery.
Don't choose a LASIK surgeon based only on the fee charged. Choose the best surgeon you can find and then, if you need it, get the most affordable financing you can. Remember: a $700 savings in price, for example, is only about $1 a day over the course of two years.
The LASIK eye surgeon you choose may offer financing options for LASIK cost. In addition, a number of financing companies specialize in elective procedures, and offer plans with affordable payments. Many LASIK surgery centers and private practices work with these companies to offer LASIK financing:
Need More LASIK Information?
For in-depth information on LASIK, please visit the Consumer Guide to Vision Surgery.