Many people are interested in exploring the possibility of having LASIK eye surgery performed to help enhance their eye sight, and roll back the negative effect that time has had on their vision. One of the factors that folks have to take into consideration when looking at having this procedure performed is what LASIK eye surgery cost.

While the costs typically aren’t enormous, they can be substantial. My experience with my own medical insurance company is that they are not willing (at least at this point) to cover the cost of LASIK eye surgery for corrective purposes. It seems that this procedure is currently looked at as more of a vision enhancement than medical necessity and as such, most providers are unwilling to cover it. I think it falls into the same category as most cosmetic surgery. Typically these procedures are disallowed also because they are viewed as enhancements as opposed to being treatments that are necessary for the medical well being of the patient.

In Arizona, it seems that the average price of one of these procedures is right around $1200 per eye. I have seen different advertisements on the Internet that promise to deliver this procedure for as little as $499 per eye, but I would be leery of going to see someone that offers the procedure at such a substantial discount. The old adage “You get what you pay for” typically holds true, and the one place where you do not want to take short cuts is with your vision. This is one of those times when I would think it would be better to pay a little more for someone that has a long track record of successfully performing these types of procedures.

The bottom line to all of this is that you should do your research when looking into LASIK procedures. While the cost of LASIK eye surgery is an important factor to consider, it is not the only factor. Take your time, check out the providers in your area, see what LASIK eye surgery cost your insurance provider will cover, evaluate the LASIK eye surgeons in your area, and then make a well informed decision.

Let us know what conclusions you reach regarding your own need for LASIK surgery. We appreciate your feedback.

Thanks and good luck!

Phoenix LASIK