Lasik Eye Correction

I want laser eye correction but dont know much about it?

I wear contacts and am getting sick of dealing with them. I know laser eye correction costs a couple of grand an eye but is there some kind of payment system you can get? Is there a high interest rate for that? Would it be worth it in relation to the cocts of contacts/glasses? Would there be any reason i wouldnt be able to get it done? In Victoria Australia, where would people recommend? Would my optomitrist recommend a truly decent place or would they only recommend based on commerce connections with that place?

Public Comments

1. First, talk with more than one person who has had it done for more that none reason. Are they glad they had it done? Who would they recommend? Are they satisfied with the procedure and the results?
2. I cannot express this enough. Investigate whoever you feel you might chose to do the eye surgery. Also, ALWAYS get at least 2 opinions... preferably 3. Also make sure you know fully about bad outcomes in situations like yours. A good eye surgeon will speak with your directly about complications and risks. If they say "Oh you will be just fine" or "I've done this a thousand times, stop worrying"... thats when you want to find someone else. Over confident eye surgeons are not what you want. Take your time in chosing a place and try to talk to people who have had the same surgery. Google is a great place to start.
3. Yes. Some places work with a company called CareCredit. (Here's there website: www.carecredit.com) I financed $3,200 (for both eyes) with 0% interest for 12 months. They really made it affordable. The cost also depends on if you have "all laser lasik" or they use a blade. It sounds bad, but it's not. I had it done with a blade because, 1: it was cheaper and, 2: my corneas were thick enough. Doctors would use the laser for people with thinner corneas because the blade shaves too much away. I love being able to see clearly without glasses or contacts. Hope this helps.
4. Just to correct a post...K.S., all LASIK surgeries are performed with a blade, aka microkeratome. If the corneas are too thin, no doctor in their right mind would perform this surgery.