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Costs & Prices of LASIK and Other Corrective Eye Surgery

"LASIK from $500 per eye," not every person is eligible for that price, because his or her eyes may require more extensive correction or more follow-up after the surgery. In fact, it has been reported that only three percent of LASIK procedures are performed for less than $1,000 per eye. For centers and surgeons that advertise LASIK surgery at bargain prices, it may be wise to read the fine print for possible hidden costs.

Industry sources report that the average LASIK price is:

2006 was about $1,950
2005 was about $1,965
2004 was about $1,800
2003 was about $1,710
2002 was about $1,550-$1,600

LASIK Prices Variations by U.S. Region

Average, minimum, and maximum LASIK prices of 60 U.S. surgeons surveyed by Review of Ophthalmology, as reported in February 2003. Average prices did not vary much from one region to another, but the difference between minimum and maximum fees did.
When Review of Ophthalmology did a follow-up survey a few months later, the average price of LASIK had risen in some areas and fallen in others. The follow-up survey included responses from 67 U.S. surgeons.

LASIK Eye Surgery Cost & Price

Cost & Prices for Other Types of Eye Surgery
Below are typical prices, per eye, for other types of refractive eye surgery. As with LASIK, the prices vary based on many factors, including your individual prescription, where you live and which surgeon you choose.

CK: $1,000 to $2,000
PRK, Epi-LASIK and LASEK: about the same as LASIK
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): $2,500 to $4,500 per eye or more

LASIK Eye Surgery Information to help the Consumer and understand LASIK Vision Correction

Costs & Prices of LASIK and Other Corrective Eye Surgery

LASIK Eye Surgery Information to help the
Consumer and understand LASIK Vision Correction