how much does lasik surgery usually cost?
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I had Custom Lasik at the TLC center in Johnson City, TN a couple of years ago this may - it was just under $5000 for both eyes,  and WELL worth it.  I love it!!!!!   I highly recommend the TLC centers... they took such great care of me!
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Basik Lasik: Tips on Lasik Eye Surgery\nProduced in cooperation with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.\nIf you're tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, you may be considering Lasik eye surgery — one of the newest procedures to correct vision problems. Before you sign up for the surgery, get a clear picture of what you can expect. \nThe Facts\n•Lasik is surgery to a very delicate part of the eye. \n•Hundreds of thousands of people have had Lasik, most very successfully. \n•As with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications. \n•Lasik may not give you perfect vision. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that seven out of 10 patients achieve 20/20 vision, but 20/20 does not always mean perfect vision. \n•If you have Lasik to correct your distance vision, you'll still need reading glasses around age 45. \n•Lasik surgery is too new to know if there are any long-term ill effects beyond five years after surgery. \n•Lasik surgery cannot be reversed. \n•Most insurance does not cover the surgery. \n•You may need additional surgery — called "enhancements" — to get the best possible vision after Lasik. \nUnderstanding Your Eyes \nTo see clearly, the cornea and the lens must bend — or refract — light rays so they focus on the retina — a layer of light-sensing cells that line the back of the eye. The retina converts the light rays into impulses that are sent to the brain, where they are recognized as images. If the light rays don't focus on the retina, the image you see is blurry. This is called a refractive error. Glasses, contacts and refractive surgery attempt to reduce these errors by making light rays focus on the retina. \nRefractive errors are caused by an imperfectly shaped eyeball, cornea or lens, and are of three basic types: \n•myopia — nearsightedness; only nearby objects are clear. \n•hyperopia — farsightedness; only objects far away are clear. \n•astigmatism — images are blurred at a distance and near. \nThere's also presbyopia — "aging eye." The condition usually occurs between ages 40 and 50, and can be corrected with bifocals or reading glasses. \nAre You a Good Candidate for Lasik? \nLasik is not for everyone. \n•You should be at least 18 years old (21 for some lasers), since the vision of people younger than 18 usually continues to change. \n•You should not be pregnant or nursing as these conditions might change the measured refraction of the eye. \n•You should not be taking certain prescription drugs, such as Accutane or oral prednisone. \n•Your eyes must be healthy and your prescription stable. If you're myopic, you should postpone Lasik until your refraction has stabilized, as myopia may continue to increase in some patients until their mid- to late 20s. \n•You should be in good general health. Lasik may not be recommended for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, herpes infections of the eye, or cataracts. You should discuss this with your surgeon. \n•Weigh the risks and rewards. If you're happy wearing contacts or glasses, you may want to forego the surgery. \n•Understand your expectations from the surgery. Are they realistic? \n•Ask your doctor if you're a candidate for monovision — correcting one eye for distance vision and the other eye for near vision. Lasik cannot correct presbyopia so that one eye can see at both distance and near. However, Lasik can be used to correct one eye for distance and the other for near. If you can adjust to this correction, it may eliminate or reduce your need for reading glasses. In some instances, surgery on only one eye is required. If your doctor thinks you're a candidate, ask about the pros and cons. \nFinding a Surgeon \nOnly ophthalmologists (Eye MDs) are permitted to perform Lasik. Ask your Eye MD or optometrist for a referral to an Eye MD who performs Lasik. The American Academy of Ophthalmology websit
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GO TO WALL-MART---I PAY ABOUT 120 $ FOR 6 MONTHS + eye exam,
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Step 1: Find the Revenue per surgery, using only the amount of money spent on the surgery itself.\nPayment: $1000\nCosts: $380 in supplies, $15 in flowers, $20 * .25 in glasses ($20 * the 25% of people who need it = $400/patient\n\nRevenue = payment - cost = $1000 - $400 = $600/case\n\nStep 2: Find the annual costs.\nThe fixed costs are from the cost of the room itself (180K) and the salaries of the staff (270K).\nFixed costs: $180K + $270K = $450K.\n\nThere are no variable annual costs given in the problem, so you only need to worry about the fixed annual costs.\n\nStep 3: Find break even point.\nThe break even point is where the number of cases * the revenue/case equals the fixed costs.\nx * $600 = $450K\nx = $450K / $600 = 750 surgeries (solution)
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Why go for the cheapest? You only get one pair of eyes. Lasik is a real surgery not a manicure or a haircut. Ask friends or family for good surgeons. Look for someone that has done 1000's of surgeries. Look for someone that specializes in refractive surgery. Look for someone who has great results...but don't go for the cheapest available. Do you want "Walmart" eyes or "Nordstrom" eyes?
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the average mole removal surgery cost is $125
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A typical procedure can cost between $20,000 and $35,000 including hospital fees as well as surgeon and other professional fees.  Some insurance companies do cover the cost.
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Due to the advancement of the technology and better training for the doctors that preform the operation, the actual price of lasik is going down.  But I'd still look around and see if you notice a trend in price, ask for success rates, and be smart when you choose which is the best.  Also check the Better Business Bureau to see if they have any complaints.
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Wear glasses or have laser surgery.
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Something tells me you have something keeping you from seeing like you used to, like cataracts, in which case, medicare will pay for it, so either get on it, or wait until you can, they will pay for cataract surgery, which is NOT a laser surgery, I'm sorry to say.  If your doctor cannot fix your vision with glasses, there's somethine else going on.  Laser surgery (Lasik)is done for people who only have the glasses problem.\n\nHere's some basic info about eyes I think would do you some good...\n\nhttp://www.midwesteyecare.com/Section/index.php?SectionID=7
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With Lasik surgery, you truly want a physician who will spend "face to face" time with you. That means the actual surgeon, not just a technical assistant or surgical coordinator. If you meet with the surgeon for only 4 minutes, how thorough do you really know them, and (maybe more importantly) how thoroughly can they possibly know you?\n\nYou are investing money and trust in your surgeon, and you should expect a standard of care above and beyond a cursory consultation. \n\nComplications can occur with ANY type of surgery...What is important is this: Do you fully understand the potential complications and  your personal risk profile (albeit quite small in most cases) and have you been properly educated in this regard? \n\nHas your surgeon patiently addressed all of your questions and concerns?\n\nIf a complication occurs, will you be able to contact your surgeon personally or will you be filtered through a system of technicians, office personnel, etc.? \n\nA confident and reliable surgeon will openly and PERSONALLY discuss the surgical procedure, risks, expected postoperative course, and reasonable expectations of visual outcomes BEFORE asking you to sign a consent form. \n\nYOU DESERVE THIS LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND RESPECT AND SHOULD SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasik
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It varies case-to-case.  It depends on the venue, your medical history, your age/height/weight, your doctor reports, the actual amount of impairment it causes, etc.\nI have seen them as low as $2500 and as high as $100,000.\nAnd even then, every case is different.
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It depends on your location. For a mall optician it could be up to 60-70 a month, while for a small town optician it could be 7-10.
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Talk to an eye specialist, like an ophamologist, to discuss all the benefits and the potential risks about it. Cost varies but I've read between 1000 and 2000 dollars per eye.
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"Any type of surgery presents a risk and while an estimated 96% to 98% of the many millions of Lasik patients have no serious concerns, even years after surgery, there are a great number of them who have found that Lasik did not fully meet their expectations (they still needed glasses or contacts after surgery). Some small percent of Lasik patients are left with minor vision problems and a very small percent have had catastrophic problems. Such is the nature of any surgical procedure."
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Lasik or PRK surgery.