December 29, 2008
Laser eye surgery risk is real. Let’s get that straight “right off the bat.” However, the risk factor is not high, in fact it’s extremely low but if you are thinking of laser eye procedure then you need to know that there are risks involved no matter how small.
When you go through the initial pre-screening with your surgeon these risks will be pointed out to you and if they are not then you may want to consider looking for another surgeon. Pre-screening is for the benefit of both yourself and the laser eye surgeon.
It’s done to establish whether you are a good candidate for laser eye surgery and more importantly, to establish whether you have any health issues which may increase the risks to you when you undergo surgery. (more…)
December 12, 2008
Trying to figure out the cost of laser eye surgery without actually going in a speaking with a surgeon can be detrimental to your sanity. The truth is, Laser eye price can vary considerably from one center to another and other variations come into play.
Generally, we are talking about $1600-$2000 an eye but again, these figures can be distorted up or down. With the increase in technology and better and safer procedures, laser eye surgery cost has become much more difficult to predict.
The variation which can affect price includes your health and well being which will also determine if you are actually eligible to receive it, the center, the surgeon and of course the type of procedure you receive. (more…)
November 19, 2008
As a potential lasik patient one of the first things you need to do is evaluate lasik eye surgery centers. In other words, you need to do some due diligence and pick the centers with the best reputations.
Lasik eye surgery has become an extremely competitive area in the health care industry and it’s also very commercialized. The competition among centers for your business is high and you’ve no doubt seen some “out of this world” deals being advertised. However, this is where you need to be extremely careful.
The hard to believe prices being advertised for lasik are tempting but the truth is, you may not qualify. There are usually conditions attached to them and they are designed in many respects to get you through the door. (more…)