How much is lasik going for now?

I have an appointment at the end of the week at NC Eye and Ear to see if I'm eligible just yet (for the past 3 years I haven't been due to my astigmatism).

Their price is $2195 per eye, and I thought that was pretty darn high considering I've heard people who've gotten it done for $1500 per eye, but I also haven't really looked around at prices, so I figured maybe some of you could shead some light on how much it may have cost you.

Also, anyone else have lasik done with a cylinder (astigmatism) as high as -4.50 in both eyes?

[Edited on September 23, 2008 at 12:27 PM. Reason : ]

9/23/2008 12:25:52 PM

also, I looked up some info on the equipment they use and the machine can only treat up to -5.00 diopters, which makes me borderline - is it worth the risk??

9/23/2008 12:57:47 PM

you could have pm'd OmarBadu to bump the old one.

he's pretty responsive and I bet it would have been done in the next few hours.

9/23/2008 1:01:55 PM

sorry about that

9/23/2008 1:04:25 PM

Damn I didn't know that was around the limit. I too want the surgery and have astigmatism. I'm past -5.00 though

9/23/2008 1:40:01 PM

well it depends on the machine from what I've seen, they use a VISX which is pretty high end - a lot of the machines only do 4.00, some only 3.00 (especially the PRK I think) - I'm just kind of worried and would rather hear from some people who have had it done at such a high cylinder

I spoke with one of the technicians this week and she said since they purchased the VISX that I fit into the range (whereas I didn't before) and I should be eligible this time, so I'm pretty sure if I can get it done then I'm going to jump on it

[Edited on September 23, 2008 at 1:57 PM. Reason : ]

9/23/2008 1:50:28 PM

ive looked into it. i didnt get as far as prices, but i know my eyes can be done, and im -6.5 and -7.0. you're probably right about the variance in machines though.

9/23/2008 2:15:39 PM