With economy being what it is every penny spent is important and every penny saved is even more important.
Cutting corners on eye correction procedures is not recommended but that doesn't mean you can't find a good deal.
The biggest problem with this is that most will only get one eye correction procedure during a lifetime and have no idea about the cost.
There are many things that affect the cost of eye surgeries, but with Lasik price is most often based on a per eye basis.
When pricing Lasik keep in mind that most quotes are going to be per eye.
So if you get two eyes done the same day you can double the cost.
There are new technologies that can also add to the cost.
At the time of this article the most popular new eye correction technologies are Wavefront and Intrlase.
The amount of doctors performing procedures for less than $1000 per eye has increased each year, but this is still rare and often not recommended.
For most procedures you can expect to pay anywhere from $2000 to $2800 per eye.
You'll usually pay more for the newer technologies as mentioned above.
It is rare to pay more than $3000 per eye, but if the surgeon you want cost more it may be worth it depending on the surgeons experience and equipment used.
The procedures are usually very quick and leave the patient with little pain and discomfort.
This is due to the use of lasers and better equipment over diamond blades used in the past.
Most patients are able to return to work and normal daily routines within a day or so.
Lasik shouldn't be taken lightly as it is still a medical procedure and involves risks.
To get a better understanding of the risk and the pros and cons of Lasik meet with several surgeons in your area and research first.
Your eyes are too important to go with the cheapest if it's not also the best.