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The cost of laser eye surgery has stabilized over the past 12 months after steadily increasing for a number of years.

For example, five years ago the average cost of laser eye surgery per eye was about $1500 and rose by about $100 a year. Today, that cost is about $2000 per eye. The steady rise is understandable considering the rapid increase in technology with more expensive and cutting edge equipment being used.

Bargain Based Prices

People considering laser eye surgery may be tempted by the apparent bargains being advertised, some as low as $500 however, be careful to check thoroughly what's involved with these procedures.

Low prices won't be available to everyone and the price can increase significantly when other factors are taken into account. There will, in most cases, be extras involved and these are things you need to discuss with your surgeon during the consultation stage.

Laser Eye Surgery Cost

There have been a number of new procedures introduced to laser eye surgery and this again is a big factor in the overall cost of procedures.Testing before surgery is very much recommended and anyone not going through some type of pre-operative testing would be putting themselves at risk.

With testing though comes cost in most cases and while a procedure is advertised at what appears to be a great price, by the time the the patient has gone from the initial consultation, the testing and then the actual procedure, the amount quoted on the bill is going to look a lot different than the original price which attracted their attention in the first place.

To safeguard yourself against any unnecessary stress and hardship from a large bill get all the facts from your surgeon before you even think about going under the laser.

Here are some compulsory questions you need to ask:

- Exactly what are you getting for the price advertised?

- Establish what's not involved in the actual price.

- What are the extras and how much will they cost?

_ Why are the extras needed? Will it be risky for you if you take shortcuts?

- How many follow up visits will be required and what type of medication is needed after the procedure?

- Is it expensive?

The cost of laser eye surgery in many cases is almost insignificant given the benefits obtained from the procedure. However, if you are on a tight budget then go in with "eyes wide open" and know what your bottom line will be.