What determines the price of LASIK?

LASIK eye surgery cost varies from provider to provider and depends on a several factors. The most common factors are the level of vision correction you require, the technology that will be used during the surgery, and the surgeon’s experience.

What power is too high for LASIK?

In general, excimer lasers that are FDA-approved for LASIK surgery performed in the United States can correct up to approximately -11.00 diopters (D) of nearsightedness, up to +5.00 D of farsightedness, and up to 5.00 D of astigmatism.

Can LASIK be done for low power?

A normal Indian cornea has a central thickness of 530 microns or 0.53 mm. In this thickness, one can safely correct power of -8.0 by SBK (thin flap LASIK) or the Bladeless Femto LASIK. A cornea which is less than 495 microns is considered thin, while a thickness of fewer than 450 microns is a ‘no go’.

Can you get LASIK with power?

Yes, definitely. The limits to LASIK and many of its risks are directly related to how high a prescription (the refractive error) you need to treat. Laser Vision Correction is generally best for low to moderate degrees of nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism.

Does LASIK last forever?

But, LASIK is permanent. LASIK permanently corrects the vision prescription that you have at the time of surgery. This means that it cannot wear off. However, any underlying conditions such as presbyopia that progress over time can cause changes to your vision, making the original LASIK procedure less effective.

Why is LASIK so expensive?

Like anything else, LASIK eye surgery prices are partially determined by provider costs for particular expenses related to providing the service, like rent for an office location, the costs of medical equipment, and salaries of personnel, but the two most important factors are costs associated with primarily surgical …

What eyesight is legally blind?

If you’re legally blind, your vision is 20/200 or less in your better eye or your field of vision is less than 20 degrees. That means if an object is 200 feet away, you have to stand 20 feet from it in order to see it clearly. But a person with normal vision can stand 200 feet away and see that object perfectly.

What’s the worst eyesight number?

Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation

• 20/30 to 20/60, this is considered mild vision loss, or near-normal vision.
• 20/70 to 20/160, this is considered moderate visual impairment, or moderate low vision.
• 20/200 or worse, this is considered severe visual impairment, or severe low vision.

How much does LASIK cost with LASIK plus?

For most patients, the price of LASIK at Lasik Plus is typically between $999 – to a little over $2,000 per eye, with no patients paying more for All-Laser, Custom LASIK with our Lasik Plus Lifetime Advantage Plan than just over $2,400 per eye. Are there discounts on the cost of LASIK?

Why choose laslasik plus?

Lasik Plus was of the first LASIK providers in the U.S. to offer patients Custom Wavefront technology and first adopted All-Laser, bladeless femtosecond technology over 10 years ago.

What is custom wavefront LASIK technology?

The Custom Wavefront LASIK technology we use was the first laser system in the U.S. to improve nighttime glare and halo, as certified by the FDA. This technology has also been actively embraced by various branches of the U.S. military, including NASA and the United States Air Force, Army, and Navy.