LASIK Eye Surgery Cost in America

Alternatively, state-of-the-art technologies such as bladeless Custom-Wavefront LASIK is $2,300 per eye and varies by geographic region and surgeon experience. The national average cost of LASIK during 2014 using the FDA approved bladed method is $1,700 per eye. The LASIK pricing listed below demonstrates the savings with QualSight versus the overall national average price. In addition, the LASIK procedures listed below highlights the differences in the technology:

1. Custom - also known as Wavefront typically adds several hundred dollars to the price.  The national average cost is $1,912 per eye*, however the QualSight price is under $1,400
2. Traditional  - also known as Conventional or Standard LASIK is the lowest priced procedure. The national average cost is $1,677 per eye*, however the QualSight price is under $1,000
3. PRK - is also a bladeless procedure but does not use an additional laser to create the flap and is available in either Traditional or Custom technology. The pricing for PRK varies by provider
4. Bladeless - also known as "all-laser LASIK" or IntraLase and utilizes an additional femtosecond laser which typically adds several hundreds of dollars in cost making it the highest priced procedure. Bladeless is available in either Traditional or Custom Wavefront technology
5. Warranty or Assurance Plans - doctors typically offer either a one year plan or a conditional lifetime plan and these plans offered by the doctor vary in price
6. Bladed - uses a microkeratome blade and is available in Custom or Traditional technology. It typically costs several hundred dollars less than Bladeless

The national average LASIK eye cost surgery with doctors who only offer one price was $2,259 per eye in 2014, up $43 from 2013. There are several different FDA approved LASIK procedures and research is required to learn what type you are considering.  

LASIK eye surgery cost is priced separately per eye and varies significantly depending on the technology used. LASIKprices have increased slightly in 2015 due to advancements in laser technologies. The reported national average price is between $995 to $2,700 per eye.