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Monday, June 26, 2017

By Ruth Stewart


The most common question potential LASIK patients ask is "how much does it cost?" Patients in the initial phases of exploration often times assume that laser vision correction is LASIK and that a reasonable way of choosing a Lasik Eye Surgery San Antonio TX provider is to inquire about the price.

When researching LASIK surgery, many people ask the questions, "Do I have to keep my eye perfectly still?" and "How am I supposed to keep my eye open?" At Providence Eye, we use cutting-edge technologies that track patients' eyes with multiple infra-red cameras at a rate of 400 frames per second. When it comes to keeping someone's eyes open during LASIK, your eye care doctor will place numbing drops in your eyes, eliminating the urge to blink. A small device is the placed around the eye to keep it open throughout the procedure.

Chances are, you'll also look much better after laser vision correction. This is because you won't have to hide your eyes behind cumbersome glasses anymore. You won't have to worry about contact lens irritation and unwanted tears either. Instead, you'll be able to look confidently at the camera and smile for the most beautiful wedding pictures possible.

Another reason to be wary of "deals" on laser vision correction is that your procedure's price may be lower if the surgeon is using outdated technology. A surgeon that uses blade technology instead of lasers for vision correction procedures is NOT providing what is considered standard quality care.

So, let's say that you do qualify to have LASIK for the "starting at price." You now need to ask additional questions to understand what you are getting for your lowered average LASIK cost. Here is a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating LASIK: how bad your prescription is, if you have astigmatism, and what type of technology is being used.

It should be apparent that it is impossible to compare apples to apples. Not all procedures or providers are equal and that there are varied degrees of medical technology, surgeon skills and levels of care. Patients should not shortchange themselves by shopping for the lowest price.

The cost can be tied to the depth of attention your vision correction surgeon provides you. The surgeons who take the time to spend with each patient and focus on each individual see fewer patients than those who rush and do not provide individualized care. Many facilities do not offer a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon until procedure day.

It is important to find one who does. Being examined by a surgeon during the consultation is critical to ensure you are an ideal candidate. About 20% of patients are not an ideal candidate and could have detrimental side effects if they were to go forward with unknowingly. Additionally, not meeting your surgeon in advance can result in additional anxiety, increased fear, and uncertainty.

When visiting a surgeon to see if you are a worthy candidate for vision correction surgery, be sure to ask details surrounding what kind of technology they use, how long they've used it in their facility and their post-op satisfaction rate.




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