LASIK surgery is a popular procedure for people looking to forego the need for glasses and contacts, but the cost of LASIK makes some people stop in their tracks. Although it seems expensive at first, LASIK surgery can save you money on your vision in the long run.
One of the main reasons LASIK seems expensive is that it’s considered an elective procedure – meaning that you’ll be hard pressed to find an insurance provider who will cover it. While typically LASIK costs around two grand per eye, it’s actually a first step towards a serious decline in vision spending in the future.
How much savings are we talking about here? According to the National Eye Institute, Americans spend $15 billion per year on eyewear. The way you fit into that number is based on the boxes of disposable contact lenses and prescription eyewear you buy. If you’re a contact lens wearer, you’re spending roughly $220-$260 on lenses and $150-$200 on contact lens solution each year. That’s around $370-$460 for just one year.
Some sources claim the average cost of prescription eyeglasses is around $300 per pair, but if you consider the extra options available like progressive lenses, anti-reflective coating, or even premium branded frames, you can expect that the cost will be much higher. Now, we aren’t putting down eyeglasses at all (we LOVE our eyeglass wearers), but let’s assume you’re purchasing a pair of prescription sunglasses and a new pair of frames every couple of years. You’re most likely coming close to what LASIK costs.
Of course, it’s impossible to put a price on the freedom that LASIK provides. No glasses or contacts means one less thing to worry about every day. Sports, swimming, going to the movies, playing in the backyard with your kids – participating in these activities without having to worry about a lost contact or squished frames is priceless.
LASIK financing is available at Illinois Eye Center, and we’re pleased to offer the CareCredit® card, North America’s leading patient payment program, which breaks the cost of the procedure into monthly payments. You can also use the money you’ve saved in your flexible spending account (FSA) on your LASIK.
Visit our website today for more information on how you can afford to pay for the cost of LASIK and request your free LASIK consultation today. If you aren’t quite ready for a consultation, sign up to attend one of our upcoming LASIK seminars.
And remember – LASIK is a worthwhile investment into a lifetime of freedom from contacts and glasses!