i'm thinking of getting lasik surgery for my eyes. what are the costs? what are some other considerations?

Answer 1

The cost of the operation has come down a lot the last several years. You should be able to get it done for around 2k.

Make sure you check out the reputation of the doctor. Get references if possible. The doctor will make sure you are a good candidate for the surgery. I also might be a good idea to consult with more than one doctor.

Getting the best doctor available is everything when it comes to your eyes!

Answer 2

Lasik eye Surgery and Laser Eye surgery is very safe nowadays.It is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges Eye surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your eye surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin got her Eye surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Answer 3

Lasik surgery is very common outdoor procedure,there is more advanced procedure called Zyoptix laser procedure which is more accurate more safe more reliable and cheaper it would cost approxmately $800 for both eyes and carried out simultaneously and takes very less time.I know the company which organises such medical procedures in india you can try that link and see if that can help. www.healthcaretours.com

Answer 4

Do you have high pressure readings ? I had 28 in both eyes & a family history of glaucoma. Turns out I have a Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) about 15% greater than normal, resulting in high eradings (now down to 20 anyway).

I guess I might have my eyes done (-6.75 in both eyes right now) - once I find a surgeon who has a 20 year history of patients & none with LONG-TERM problems.

Answer 5

Mine was 2600.
I had it done outpatient with my trusted eye doc that had done family members.
Make sure of the person's reputation.
See what kind of warranty they offer
Check out the facility ahead of time
Have them explain risks and benefits
comfort with the physician is key.
my guy has a specially made regiment of eye drops for a higher success rate in his patients...ask what yours will do for you.