Why is Laser Eye Surgery so expensive?
Laser eye surgery has been being performed since 1992 and has come a long way since then. It started life as PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), which involved removing the front covering of the cornea called the epithelium before it could be reshaped with a laser. The operation has evolved over the years, now involving eye scans, new lasers and a host of new technology to ensure you get the best results possible. All these new technological and surgical advances mean that the equipment is expensive. This is in part why surgery can cost so much. Don’t forget, you are also paying for the expertise of your surgeon, who will have trained for over 15 years! Often, laser eye clinics also include aftercare in the price of the operation, which gives you a period after your operation when all the treatment you need is free. This will include consultations with your ophthalmologist (which usually cost in the region of £120) and 24 hour emergency care.
When you begin to add up all the bits that are included in your procedure and aftercare, the price that you pay seems better and better!
Read more about the cost of laser eye surgery.
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- Difference between different types of Laser Eye Surgery
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- Intra-Corneal Rings (Intacs)
- Laser Thermal Keratoplasty (LTK)
- Astigmatic Keratectomy (AK)
- Radial Keratotomy (RK)
- Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)
- Clear Lens Extraction or Refractive Lens Exchange (CLE/RLE)
- Cross Linking
- Laser Blended Vision
- Where to have Laser Eye Surgery
- Book an Appointment for Laser Eye Surgery
- How much does Laser Eye Surgery Cost?
- Is Laser Eye Surgery Cheaper Abroad?
- Types of Lasers & Eye Tracking Software
- Books about Laser Eye Surgery
- How the Eye Works
- Laser Eye Surgery A-Z
- Laser Eye Surgery Questions
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- Find Laser Eye Surgery Clinics
- Laser Eye Surgery Guide
- Initial Eye Exam for Laser Eye Surgery
- Getting ready for Laser Eye Surgery
- On the day of Laser Eye Surgery
- What happens after Laser Eye Surgery?
- Recovery after Laser Eye Surgery
- Enhancement Laser Eye Surgery Procedure
- Long-term Effects of Laser Eye Surgery
- Risks involved in Laser Eye Surgery
- Side Effects of Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK specific Complications & Risks
- Unsuitability for Laser Eye Surgery
- Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery
- Laser Eye Surgery for Myopia (short sight)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Hyperopia (long sight)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Astigmatism
- Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
- Types of Laser Eye Surgery
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- PRK - Laser Eye Surgery
- Alternatives to Laser Eye Surgery
