With the rapid development of Laser eye surgery, this eye problem treatment is popular with people worldwide. Thanks to this new technology, some eye problems like nearsightedness or farsightedness can be cured completely, so people can get rid of glasses or contact lenses then. Though most of us know there are Laser eye surgeries which can treat certain eye problems completely, I believe most people do not have a clear idea of this surgery and may wonder to know the cost of it. The following will give a brief introduction on Laser eye surgery and its cost.
Actually, there are several types of Laser eye surgeries according to their different methods to treat eye problems and their functions. The most commonly used one is LASIK, which is short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. This is mainly adapted to treat nearsightedness and farsightedness. LASIK treat the eye problem by cutting a flap in the cornea of the eye, then a laser can get though the cap to treat the tissue underneath. After the procedure is finished, the flap has to be replaced. LASIK is characterized by less pain and less time for recovery.
LASEK is the second most commonly used laser eye surgery. LASEK stands for laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis. This is similar to LASIK and used when LASIK are not suitable for people's certain eye condition. Compared with LASIK, the less damage will be made as it uses a finer tool, so that the damage on the cornea will be reduced.
PRK is also another common laser surgery procedure, which stands for photoreactive keratectomy. PRK uses a laser to change the shape of the eye surface by sculpting instead of cutting. Compared with LASIK, this is a little painful and need more time to recover. The reason why it is used is that it can be suitable for certain eye problems or requirements while LASIK can not.
For the cost of these laser eye surgeries, it is different according to several factors, such as the surgeon's experience and his certification, and different technology the procedure includes. But the average laser eye surgery cost for one eye varies from USD1500 to USD3000. Although it takes some money to take this surgery, the great change will take place in your later life that you will not bothered by the eye problem that bothers you for many years. But before taking the laser eye surgery, it is advised to talk with your eye doctor and do some eye tests to decide which laser eye surgery is suitable for your eye problem.
Actually, there are several types of Laser eye surgeries according to their different methods to treat eye problems and their functions. The most commonly used one is LASIK, which is short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. This is mainly adapted to treat nearsightedness and farsightedness. LASIK treat the eye problem by cutting a flap in the cornea of the eye, then a laser can get though the cap to treat the tissue underneath. After the procedure is finished, the flap has to be replaced. LASIK is characterized by less pain and less time for recovery.
LASEK is the second most commonly used laser eye surgery. LASEK stands for laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis. This is similar to LASIK and used when LASIK are not suitable for people's certain eye condition. Compared with LASIK, the less damage will be made as it uses a finer tool, so that the damage on the cornea will be reduced.
PRK is also another common laser surgery procedure, which stands for photoreactive keratectomy. PRK uses a laser to change the shape of the eye surface by sculpting instead of cutting. Compared with LASIK, this is a little painful and need more time to recover. The reason why it is used is that it can be suitable for certain eye problems or requirements while LASIK can not.
For the cost of these laser eye surgeries, it is different according to several factors, such as the surgeon's experience and his certification, and different technology the procedure includes. But the average laser eye surgery cost for one eye varies from USD1500 to USD3000. Although it takes some money to take this surgery, the great change will take place in your later life that you will not bothered by the eye problem that bothers you for many years. But before taking the laser eye surgery, it is advised to talk with your eye doctor and do some eye tests to decide which laser eye surgery is suitable for your eye problem.