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No, medicare does not cover Lasik surgery. This is because it is considered a cosmetic procedure due to the fact that you can continue to wear glasses and be okay. Medicare does not cover any surgery that is not medically necessary. no
Typically insurance companies do not cover Lasik surgery since it is elective. Generally the cost of Lasik eye surgery can range from 1000 dollars to 3500 dollars.
Yes, Blue Cross Blue Shield does cover lasik eye surgery. It depends on what insurance you have & how much you're covered. Some plans pay 5%, some pay 20%, some pay most.
Prices for Lasik eye surgery range wildly from $1000 to $3500 per eye in New Jersey. Factors such as the type of surgery and the equipment used may influence the price. Many places offer coupons but it is not recommended you select a doctor by price.
Doctorc is great resource to know information on Lasik Surgery.
The FDA Lasik Surgery Guide is your best bet. The FDA gives objective information about what to expect before, during, and after Lasik surgery. Also, there is a list of FDA approved Lasik lasers and a discussion of the risks associated with the surgery. Try Web MD's Eye Health Center. Their page on Lasik surgery gives advantages and disadvantages of the surgery.
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Surgeons separate LASIK complications into two categories.
There are many factors that contribute to the cost of the lasik surgery like type of laser technology and devices used for corneal flap, but you can expect around $2000 per eye for a lasik surgery.
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can be corrected using LASIK or PRK.
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most recently developed type of refractive surgery.
LASIK eye surgery is performed on the cornea, the clear covering of the outer part of the eye.