Why LASIK does not have one price
Two patients with different prescriptions, corneas and night vision needs do not receive the same treatment, so an honest price follows the plan rather than the other way around. Advertised low prices in the market usually apply only to low prescriptions treated with older technology, with the real cost added in the exam room. We do not price that way. Your written quote explains exactly what is included, so you can compare it line by line with any other quote.
What your written quote includes
Your written quote explains exactly what is included. Points worth reviewing on it:
- Which diagnostic visits and day-of-surgery measurements are covered
- The procedure itself, both eyes, and the treatment approach your surgeon recommends
- Which post-operative visits are included
- How a future enhancement would be handled if one were ever needed
Prescription drops are usually dispensed by your pharmacy. If anything on the quote is unclear, the team will go through it with you before you decide.
Financing
Most patients finance. 0% interest financing for up to 18 months is available for LASIK, and the team will explain the terms and how an application works. The team will show you the monthly figure for your quote before you decide anything.
FSA, HSA and insurance
LASIK is an eligible expense for flexible spending and health savings accounts, and many patients combine FSA funds with a financing plan. Because LASIK is elective, medical insurance does not cover it, although some vision plans offer a discount; ask whether your vision plan offers a discount here. If you are timing surgery around an FSA year, the consultation can be done now and the procedure scheduled when the funds are available.
Questions to ask any practice
Whether you choose us or not, ask these before you compare prices:
- Is the flap made with a femtosecond laser or a blade?
- Is the treatment wavefront guided or optimized, or a conventional profile?
- Are the follow-up visits and any first-year enhancement included?
- Who performs the surgery, and are they fellowship trained in cornea and refractive surgery?
- If I am not a LASIK candidate, what else does the practice offer, and is the recommendation independent of price?
Is this right for your eyes?
Nothing on this page is a diagnosis. Whether this is the right choice for you is decided by a full examination at one of our 4 offices: Pasadena, Huntington Beach, Woodland Hills and Beverly Hills.
About this content: This page was written with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed for medical accuracy by Dr. Bavand Youssefzadeh, DO. It is general information, not medical advice, and does not replace an eye examination. Individual results vary. Read our medical disclaimer.
