LASIK can cost you in the range of $500 to over $4,000 for each eye, depending on the details of your vision correction needs. The thing to keep in mind is that a LASIK procedure enhances your vision for life, allowing you to skip the costs of buying new glasses, contacts, and the required accessories to clean and store them. Over many years, the cost comparison begins to look pretty similar.
For the most part, LASIK surgery is safe, with only a few rare complications to worry about. Some of these complications include:
Most complications are extremely rare, especially if the surgeon performing the procedure is well-trained and experienced in LASIK procedures. Some complications, like poor vision in low light, may be unavoidable, but these are all rare.
If you’re interested in knowing more about LASIK surgery then seek out a professional eye surgeon, like our team of board-certified ophthalmologists in New Jersey. Our talented surgeons are leaders and innovators, well-known and respected in their fields precisely for their expertise in correcting vision through laser surgery.
Pricing, experience, and knowledge about the procedure are all important factors to consider when choosing an eye surgeon. Your surgeon will also work with you to help decide if LASIK is right for you.
Although you may be interested in having LASIK, there are certain factors you should consider in making your decision to move forward with the procedure.
Age
LASIK surgery has a good reputation of getting you clearer vision despite your age, but it doesn’t stave off other eye conditions that can affect your vision, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. These things all come with age, and the older you are, the higher your risk. You could also factor in the cost of the procedure and how many years it will benefit you before some of these other conditions set in. It may be that it’s more cost-effective to simply continue wearing glasses or contacts when needed.
LASIK isn’t indicated for everyone. help you if you have certain other problems with your eyes, like persistent dry eyes. Eye problems as well as certain autoimmune diseases may make someone ineligible for the procedure, as the risks of side effects could outweigh the benefits.
LASIK is overall a great way to get sharper vision. It has a great track record with very few reported problems. The best way to know if it’s the right way to permanently correct your vision is to talk with our eye care specialists in a consultation. They can test your eyes and perform an examination before recommending LASIK or some other vision correction procedure. Get started today by calling us or contacting us online.
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