How much does Lasik cost?

I haven’t had it done, but I’m thinking about it if my terrible eyesight ever stabilizes. I’ve heard it advertised for about 500–1k per eye. Call around for doctors in your area.

I have heard that you should not have it done earlier than age 25. I don’t know about the veracity of that.

“A report commissioned by AllAboutVision.com from a leading industry analyst was based on results of a survey of refractive surgeons conducted during the first quarter of 2009. Average LASIK costs were:

* $2,140 for all laser-based vision correction procedures (including LASIK) in which a single price is quoted.
* $1,748 for non-customized LASIK using a bladed instrument (microkeratome) and excimer lasers that are not guided by wavefront analysis.
* $2,314 for wavefront-guided LASIK using a laser-created flap.

Note that there can be wide variation in what an advertised price will include. Beware of advertising that, for example, promises “LASIK from $499 per eye.” Look for the fine print. Typically, only a few select people are actually eligible for LASIK at prices that sound unusually low, because most eyes require more extensive correction or more follow-up after the surgery.

Average LASIK prices have not risen substantially in several years. That trend continued in 2009, no doubt because of the generally poor state of the U.S. economy.”

All About Vision