7 Basic facts you must know before Lasik - 2

4. Less than basic cost will most likely be swindle

  • Wavefront IntraLase flap Lasik average costs : $2,360 per eye
  • Standard microkeratome flap Lasik average costs : $1,700 per eye

However, some ads you can see for $499 Lasik surgery. It often treats only very low prescriptions with little or no astigmatism. Additionally, a patient may only have access to a specific laser.

Prices increase dramatically as the prescription increases and advanced laser equipment. In addition, the initial exam, post-operative visits, and retreatment warranties are not included in that price.

Lasik surgery average costs in UK & USA 2011

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5. Not everyone can take a LASIK Eye Surgery

Stable vision and healthy cornea are the basic qualifications of Lasik. You should first consult with your ophthalmologist to make sure that laser eye treatment is the suitable procedure for your eye condition.

7 Basic qualifications of good LASIK Eye Surgery candidates

6. Lasik can not heal presbyopia or far-sightedness that occurs in middle age

Lasik has no effect on your eye's focusing muscles or on the crystalline lens, so it does not correct ordinary presbyopia. Even if you had Lasik as a young person and achieve perfect vision, you still will develop to presbyopia, typically beginning between the ages of 40 and 50.

In July of 2007, the FDA approved the procedure of Monovision Lasik surgery, it is a compromise that does not restore accommodation, but rather compensates for its loss, are most likely to adapt well to monovision.

Can I have Lasik if I had over 40 years old?

7. Post-operative care is very important

Post-operative care after Lasik is very important, it will affect your vision results and proper care will reduce the risk of complications. Thus, you must follow post-op eye care to the guideline.

Postoperative care at each stages after Lasik

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