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How much does Lasik/ Laser vision correction cost?

I recently won a raffle for a free laser surgery, they are sending me a certificate for $1000. I'm pretty sure that it is going to cost more than that for both eyes. I know is is more expensive the worse your vision. I have -5.15 apx. in both eyes, no Astigmitism. Can anyone tell me how much it cost you? Please no, ''... I'd guess its about $xxx...'' and I'm not going to fly to India to have it done. Thanks in advance to all of you who help. I know to research the place and check it out before I commit to anything. I've looked online for costs, but everything I find says I'd need a consultation. I have one scheduled with this place on July 12th, and I'd like to have an idea before going in. I just want a ball- park number from people who have had it done.

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1. My PRK custom wavefront cost me $3400 after my vision discount. The other quotes I got in my area was $4200 and $3000. (and I totally hear ya on the India thing!!) The standard LASIK ranged according to the technology used, but for the broad beam technology, the price was about $1000, flying spot was $1300 and the custom without any discounts was $1900. Actually, the expense isn't necessarily how bad your correction is...for my surgeon, he charges by the technology used...and it's a flat rate per technology. And for the other two surgeons I looked into they had flat rates as well, but didn't have the different technologies available. Some health insurance companies also have some type of "rewards" system that might help with a discount if the surgeon you go to will accept it (some companies will have a contract with that surgeon...not that it will be covered and paid for...just you'll get a discount if you have a certain insurance). I'd say that the $1000 certificate is a great prize! judging on my research, the US average per eye was $1200-2100...which with your prize, you'll have at LEAST 1/3 paid for. congrats!
2. mine cost 3,400$$$$ it depends on the sight loss i was pretty bad but i am so glad i did it my office i went to had a no interest for 18 months or less plan and i paid on it until my taxes came back the next year and used that to pay it off please get the best in your area its worth the $$$ to get ot done right i would never go back to contacts or glasses
3. Some national chains advertise as low at $299 an eye, but when you look at the financial reports of those same chains you will find that the averaged cost is about $1,350 per eye. Lasik cost varies from about $1,400 to $2,900 per eye, depending on the surgeon and technology, according to David Harmon, president of the St. Louis research firm MarketScope. http://www.market-scope.com I work for a nonprofit organization that certifies Lasik doctor patient outcomes. We don't provide Lasik, just Lasik information and certification. What you will pay will depend greatly on your unique circumstances and which procedure is recommended. Conventional Lasik ablation will likely be less expensive than wavefront-guided custom Lasik. All-Laser Lasik will likely be more expensive than Lasik with a mechanical microkeratome. Some clinics charge extra for "lifetime acuity" plans that provide additional surgery if required later. You are moderately myopic (nearsighted, shortsighted), but there are many other parameters that will need to be evaluated. You may find want to use our 50 Tough Questions For Your Lasik Doctor to help screen any doctor. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-tough-questions.htm Nobody wants to pay too much for anything, but you are talking about microsurgery on your eyes. If you can't afford the best available surgeon, then you may not want to have Lasik at all (coupon or not). You need to focus (pun intended) on the quality of the surgeon and keep price secondary.