WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO PAY FOR MODERN LASIK IN THE BAY AREA?
At the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, we strive to provide the best vision correction care possible. While we aren’t a discount surgery center, we continually monitor the cost of LASIK around the Bay Area to make sure that we are competitively-priced compared to other reputable surgeons. We also maintain one single all-inclusive fee for each of our 3 different LASIK procedures. We recommend the best procedure for you without you having to worry if one type is more affordable than another. With a 99% satisfaction rate, our patients routinely tell us that having their procedure with us was the best money they’ve ever spent and only that they wish they had done it sooner.
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Recently, a leading industry analyst published a report which compared LASIK pricing among 1,900 refractive surgeons and laser centers from across the nation. One of the most interesting conclusions of this report was that there was a fairly narrow cost range (about $400) for the final “total” cost of LASIK regardless which surgeon performed the procedure when using similar technology. While factors other than “price” should be more important when selecting an eye surgeon, this report showed that “price” was not a major differentiating point after all. Fortunately, this means that patients have the liberty to choose the best refractive surgeon for their once-in-a-lifetime vision correction procedure.
As of 2022, the listed price for LASIK in the Bay Area ranges from around $1,000 per eye (“major restrictions apply”) to nearly $5,000 per eye. Why such a range? After disregarding “bait & switch” teaser rates, a few conclusions can be made about LASIK cost. First, the most modern/advanced laser technologies tend to cost more than older non-customized technology. Second, experienced surgeons that are personally involved with direct patient care may not be as inexpensive as surgeons that are less involved with direct patient care. Lastly, unpopular facilities may advertise discount surgery fees in an attempt to boost surgery volume. Currently, one can realistically expect to spend somewhere between $5,000 to $7,000 total for LASIK in the Bay Area. With “2 year interest-free” financing, the payments should range from $208 to $291 per month, respectively, for 24 months.
The price for LASIK trended downward from 2000 to 2001. After 2001, the average price of LASIK gradually rose each year with the introduction of more advanced technologies. As the benefits of using the advanced technologies became more established, the percentage of higher-priced Customized LASIK procedures outpaced the percentage of lower cost Standard LASIK procedures. This shift accounted for the rise in “average” price. More recently, the impact of inflation and increased supply costs have led to increases in the average price. However, when making “apple-to-apples” comparisons, the actual cost of Modern LASIK procedures has remained stable over recent years.
We have partnered with PatientFi and CareCredit financing for interest-free financing payment plans. Their online calculators can help you get a sense of your financing options and estimated monthly payments. However, to get exact pricing and to see whether you qualify for our special offers, we recommend scheduling a free consultation. During your consultation, our staff will work with you directly to develop a plan that makes LASIK affordable and within your budget.
