The cost of laser eye surgery varies on the basis of many factors like the area of the country in which surgery is performed, the level of experience of the surgeon, the technology used and the degree of the refractive error etc.

The price can range anywhere from $499 per eye to $2,500 per eye. However, it is important to remember that one should not choose a LASIK surgeon solely on the cost basis as the surgeon may charge a lower price, but may lack experience, training, or precise equipment as compared to a more expensive doctor.

The cost of LASIK varies by region too and LASIK eye surgery price is more at higher side in metropolitan cities, where doctors in order to stay ahead of competition try to utilize the latest laser technology.

If seen from the point of view of the cost breakdown, the cost of LASIK eye surgery may increase or reduce on the basis of many factors like the type of laser and technology used, like LASIK with IntraLase®, which uses a laser rather than a microkeratome blade to create the corneal flap, costs between $250 and $500 more per eye. Custom LASIK, which employs wavefront technology to map the patient’s cornea, can cost between $200 and $500 more per eye. The average price for LASIK in the U.S. is around $1600 per eye which eventually costs $3200 per patient whereas if seen in India, surgery is done for only $800 for two eyes.

While many patients find these increased fees worthwhile, however it is recommended that the patients do broad research what they are paying for when they have LASIK laser eye surgery. They should ask surgeons to clearly outline what are and what is not included in their prices for LASIK before agreeing to any payment plans or methods.