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Insurance may pay for the cost of eye surgery only if it's not elective. Corrective eye surgeries like LASIK won't be covered because they it is not a life or death situation. Surgeries that you need although may be covered by insurance; it is best to call your insurance company and ask them.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoMany insurances do cover the cost of eye surgery. But what is comes down to is what kind of insurance that you have. Some insurances cover everything and others have stipulations as to what they cover and what they will not cover.
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∙ 12y agoLasik eye surgery is covered by some insurance companies, but is considered an elective insurance so most companies will not. However, if you have vision, most of those insurance plans will cover Lasik. Some employers offer a flexible spending account which helps with payment plans.
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∙ 16y agoUsually, but it depends on your provider. Generally, the idea of your plan not having to pony up the cash every few years for new eyeglasses is very appealing to insurers.
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Pay it yourself.
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"Corrective eye surgeries (such as LASIK) are usually elective, and most insurance plans do not cover them. An vision plan might pay for part of the procedure. Health insurance might also pay for corrective eye surgery to treat an injury or correct a mistake made during another surgery. Severe vision impairments where the patient is unable to wear glasses or contacts may also be covered- eligibility for compensation would be decided on a case-by-case basis in that kind of situation."
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Visit your eye doctor to determine which corrective eye surgery will improve your eyesight, then ask for a detailed explanation of the cost of the procedure.
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There have been several reports that the cost of eye lasik surgery is somewhere in between five hundred to eigth hundred dollars.
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The cost of laser eye surgery varies between locations and the price you pay will depend on the speciality of your ophthalmologist, the location of the eye clinic and the extent of corrective vision treatment needed. For more information on the cost of laser eye surgery, see here: http://www.visitandcare.com/laser-eye-surgery-abroad/guides/treatment/lasik/cost
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