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Does insurance cover LASIK surgery?
LASIK treatment and other types of refractive surgery are considered
"cosmetic" by insurance companies and are usually not covered by
insurance at this time. However there are some exceptions and you
may call your individual insurance carrier directly if you have any
questions regarding your coverage.
Are expensive places better
for LASIK eye surgery?
In many instances, the more you pay the better quality care and
service you get. LASIK treatment is a professional service with
variable quality. Contrary to some advertising, it is not a product
with consistency from one place to another. Top surgeons and
optometrists have professional fees consummate with their
expertise. Often, less-skilled doctors charge less in order to
attract more patients. However, this does not necessarily mean
the most expensive provider will always give you the best
quality care and service.
"Bargain basement" fees on LASIK sometimes do not
include medications, temporary prescription glasses, postoperative
care after 3 months, enhancement procedures, the option to have
one-eye done at a time, and so on. Many of the
discount centers work like assembly lines where the patient-doctor
relationships are minimal. Often, discount centers do not allow you
to choose your surgeon or the doctor that performs your pre- and
post-operative care. For most people, refractive surgery isn't the
most appropriate place to try to get a "good deal". You can throw
away and replace bad glasses or contact lenses, but you can't do
that with a bad refractive surgery. Look for quality, service, and
commitment.
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