2007-10-10 06:57:04 · 2 answers · asked by martean 1 in Health ➔ Optical
No. Government health insurance covers surgery but not glasses.
You may have private vision care insurance that covers the cost of glasses. Veterans, status Indians, and those on social assistance will be covered for the cost of glasses through those programs.
2007-10-10 16:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Judy B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, LASIK or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is a 30-minute healthcare procedure used to treat vision problems due to nearsightedness. LASIK is a very popular vision correction procedure and involves making a surgical incision in the cornea. The patient is given numbing drops, after which a suction ring is placed over the eye. The surgeon cuts a small flap in the center of the cornea using a knife called a microkeratome and folds this back to create an opening. The laser is then directed inside the eye, vaporizing the tissue and reshaping the cornea for accurate focusing. The lasering actually lasts about just 30-60 seconds only. The flap is then replaced. The healing process is a lot faster in LASIK. This procedure reduces a person%u2019s dependency on glasses and contact lenses and thereby improves the quality of life. Asian countries like india, singapore , thailand etc are the best places for lasik surgery. regards, Annie
2016-05-20 23:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋