By John Porter
 If we take the amount of money the Americans spend on lasik eye surgery then the average cost for the operation of each eye is about $1,800. Of course this will vary according to the surgeon and the kind of procedure being employed.
But still the average cost is a bit steep and it might be difficult for many to fund the cost of such an operation at one go. Thankfully, there are options available which a patient can utilize if it's difficult for him to pay that amount at one go. And this can be done without compromising on the quality of the operation.
Insurance
While most health insurances wouldn't cover operation. But some coverage plans might actually provide you with that option. If that is the case then you are really lucky. Otherwise to get insurance pay for your eye surgery you have to convince that the surgery was a medical necessity. If that is indeed the case, then and only then, will an insurance company redeem your costs, otherwise not.
Financing Options
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By Dr.Phil Hariram
 LASIK eye surgery has enabled millions globally to see clearly without using spectacles or contact lenses. It is the most popular refractive surgical procedure because it is almost painfree and corrected vision occur the following day. LASIK is an acronym for laser assisted in- situ keratomileusis.
Five facts you should know before deciding to go ahead with LASIK eye surgery are listed below.
1. What is LASIK? It is a refractory surgery procedure for correcting short and long sightedness. During the procedure a thin flap is made either by a cutting device called microkeratome or by the newer IntraLase laser. The surgeon raises the flap, then ablates the required corneal tissue with an excimer laser to reshape the cornea.The flap is then replaced over the area where the tissue was ablated. This flap acts as protective cover over the treated cornea. The doctor performing the procedure uses a computer to calculate and prepare the laser for the particular refractive problem of the patient.
2. What to do before LASIK eye surgery? When seriously considering this surgical procedure,the most important thing to |
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