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Cost of LASIK
At Cincinnati Eye Institute, patients from greater Cincinnati and throughout Ohio seek us out because of our reputation for providing world-class eyecare for more than 75 years. We employ the latest technology to perform fully customized LASIK and provide each patient with the highest level of personalized care and attention, as it is our goal to treat and care for eye health concerns throughout a patient’s life.
We understand that many of our patients want to know more about the cost of LASIK. LASIK surgery is an investment in your vision for life. We aim to provide the highest quality care and excellent visual outcomes for all of our patients. We hope that the transparency in our pricing and availability of financing options is helpful.
How Much Does LASIK Cost?
Each patient at Cincinnati Eye Institute pays the same price for premium, customized LASIK vision correction surgery using the latest technology and followed by a full year of post-operative care. This means you’ll never need to worry about additional charges, hidden fees, or “bait-and-switch” tactics some other practices use.
When evaluating the cost of LASIK, it is also important to consider that LASIK is an investment in not only your vision, but also in your quality of life. At Cincinnati Eye Institute, our patients have access to the latest in blade-free LASIK technology for procedures performed by board-certified surgeons who are leaders in their field. Our patients also receive the highest level of pre-and post-operative care, ensuring an optimal experience from beginning to end.
How Much are Glasses & Contacts Actually Costing You?
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Schedule a consultation appointment with your Cincinnati eye doctor to better understand what your LASIK procedure will cost at Cincinnati Eye Institute.
Why Choose CEI for Your LASIK Vision Correction?
Your vision is precious. At CEI, we take the time to make sure each patient receives the best care and personalized attention. Each patient interested in LASIK is given an extensive evaluation to determine whether LASIK is the right vision correction option for him or her. We take pride in the care that we provide, and want you to feel confident about your decision before, during and after your LASIK procedure.
Our dedicated, experienced specialists use the most advanced LASIK technology—Bladeless Wavefront Guided LASIK—that is customized for each patient’s needs. While many providers offer this technology as an upgrade, this is CEI’s standard procedure.
Even after a LASIK procedure, practicing good eye care remains a lifelong commitment. At CEI, you can continue to trust us with a wide range of services to maintain and preserve your eyesight, from routine appointments to unexpected complex cases—all within the practice. Being able to trust both your LASIK surgeon and the practice’s reputation and longevity is important.
Is LASIK Financing Available?
Yes. It is important to us that patients don’t forgo vision correction surgery because cost is a concern, so we offer affordable and convenient LASIK financing through CareCredit. For approved borrowers, the cost of LASIK at Cincinnati Eye Institute can be as low as $104 per eye per month for 24 months with $0 down and 0% interest.
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How to Afford LASIK?
At Cincinnati Eye Institute, we truly believe LASIK is a great investment in our patients’ vision for life. We also understand that our patients have budgets. When our patients are evaluating the cost of LASIK we think it is helpful for them to consider whether they can afford not to have LASIK vision correction surgery.
Have you ever tallied all of the expenses associated with wearing glasses and/or contacts? The truth is that the average person spends $6,000 or more on corrective eyewear over the course of ten years. By that time, your LASIK will have paid for itself. Keep in mind, that calculation doesn’t include the added hassles of scheduling vision exams, maintaining a supply of contacts, repairing damaged glasses, or the general inconveniences associated with corrective eyewear.
LASIK Cost Comparisons
LASIK is not just about getting rid of glasses and contacts: it’s truly an investment in visual freedom. Over the course of two years, the cost of LASIK for our patients is roughly the same as the cost of:
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- One cup of coffee at a coffee shop per day
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- One dinner out for two at a restaurant per week
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- One mani-pedi at a nail salon per month
Is LASIK Covered By Insurance?
LASIK is considered an elective procedure. This means that the cost of LASIK is typically not covered by most insurance plans, though some plans do offer discounts for LASIK. However, with our convenient financing options, we make it easy to fit LASIK into most budgets.
Can I Use My FSA or HSA for LASIK?
While LASIK isn’t typically covered by insurance, patients are able to use tax-advantaged funds from a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) to pay for LASIK. If you have questions about how this works, contact your insurance policy administrator for more information.
Contact Cincinnati Eye Institute
To learn more about the cost of LASIK and how we can help you afford it, please contact us to speak to one of our patient advocates.
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