How much does LASIK eye surgery cost?

Although you can find different LASIK prices at various clinics when you search the internet, this may lead to confusion sometimes. The differences between pricing is based on many factors that vary between clinics.

What are the pricing components?

The cost of LASIK at various clinics may vary depending on several factors such as:

The level of correction required: Higher vision corrections may cost more at some centers; therefore, the LASIK price for patients that initially start with lower vision is higher.

The technology used: New technology costs more than old technology. If the surgeon uses the latest technology and customizes the treatment, the additional cost is reflected in the price

The patient preferences; customized LASIK: Various technologies can be applied by the surgeon at a different cost, affecting the final price.

Surgeons experience and skills: That is the cost of the added value an experienced surgeon brings. Experienced surgeons typically charge more than inexperienced surgeons. 

Additional costs: The initial examination, the number of post op visits, the postoperative prescription drugs, cost of temporary glasses, vision enhancement, or retreatment insurance can all affect the final price.

What are the reasons for the various prices between clinics?

Comparing prices may be comparing apples with oranges. As mentioned above, the price is the result of many different factors. One clinic might not use the latest technology, or the advertised price is only applicable for patients with a particular prescription.

Another reason might be hidden costs or charges only seen when the final invoice arrives.

If the price is too good to be true, it probably is not true, at least not for everyone.

Is the LASIK procedure expensive?

Although there is an initial cost for LASIK, Laser Vision correction is financially advantageous in the long run.

The alternatives of the LASIK are glasses or contacts. Over the last several years, the financial burden of glasses or contacts is significantly higher than the one-time cost of LASIK.

How can you compare the cost of Glasses/Contacts with LASIK?

Contact lens users have the following costs:

• contact lenses 
• contact lens solutions
• glasses
• prescriptions
• shipping

Those costs add up to an amount of $350-500. The lifetime cost can be at least $20.000. *

The costs for patients regularly wearing eyeglasses are:

• The cost for glasses include frames, lenses with high index, anti-shine coating, scratch resistance, etc.
• cost of optometric exams

The total yearly cost is $150-300, and the lifetime cost is $10.000*

The one-time cost of LASIK or PRK is $2,250 per eye, and it is significantly lower than the long term costs that come from  contacts and glasses.

What are the other disadvantages of contacts?

The time spent applying, removing, and cleaning lenses every day is about 5-10 minutes for most users and accumulated to more than 50 hours.* In other words, contact lens users waste 50 hours in a year just applying their lenses.

Furthermore, there are other risks that come from contact lens usage, such as infections.

What are the benefits of LASIK?

• Freedom from the burden of glasses and contacts
• No more foggy glasses
• Lifestyle improvements due to lack of limiting glasses and contacts
• Cost savings stem from the absence of long-time costs
• Saving time

What is the cost of LASIK or PRK at BCLASIK?

At BCLASIK, we have a flat fee of $2,250 per eye. This price includes:

• Highly experienced surgeons
• Advanced technology
• College of the Physicians and Surgeons of BC accredited Non-Hospital Surgical Facility
• Customized surgery 
• All pre and post op visits for a year
• Any possible enhancements (secondary surgeries to treat any changes over time) for life.
• A postoperative kit with temporary sunglasses, eye shields, etc.

Moreover, BCLASIK has a variety of low-cost financing options to match different patient’s needs. 

Do you want to learn more about LASIK at BCLASIK? What is the next step?

Please book a no-cost, no-commitment virtual consultation from the convenience of your home at www.bclasik.ca or a no-cost no commitment in-person consultation with our specialists at our Surrey and Abbotsford location.

www.BCLASIK.ca

*These values vary between people using glasses and contacts and are rough estimates for a typical patient.

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