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Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
I'm just wondering who else here has had it done, how much it cost, and what your results were. I know there are some pretty low prices out there, but I'm afraid of bargain surgery. 
My insurance company actually pays nothing since lasic is elective surgery, but they do have a program, Optic Blue, through which participating doctors offer guaranteed prices and services. For $1249 per eye (actually they knocked it down to $1200) I get the surgery, 1 year of follow up office visits, and a lifetime of corrective surgeries (if my vision changes). No surprise, last minute, extra charges to worry about, and the surgery is backed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In fact, if they can't correct my vision to the promised level (at least 20/35) I will pay nothing. There is a 90% chance I'll get 20/20 or better.
So has anyone had any luck with the $499 an eye deals? What did they include?
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I've had it done about five years ago with a very good doctor. Word of advice: don't go to just any cheapo doctor. Its your only eyes for life. That price you quoted ($1200) seems reasonable to me. I had mine done $1500 per eye. That $499 special seems suspicious. Another advice: After the surgery, DO NOT RUB THEM FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. Well so far, I haven't and IMO it's a good habit not to rub your eys at all. I'm VERY happy with my surgery and I don't regret it at all. Great doctor. You should look for one also. Experience counts. Hope that helps.
PS - look for doctors that want to see you several times before and after the surgery. Basically, he's checking to see that every calculation is correct before the surgery and also is concern for you, not his wallet. No rush job here.
[ 08-04-2003, 03:18 PM: Message edited by: GForce ]