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"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:
LASIK Prices Variations by U.S. Region
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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.
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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.
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.
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CK: $1,000 to $2,000
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PRK, Epi-LASIK and LASEK: about the same as LASIK
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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): $2,500 to $4,500 per eye or
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