Custom LASIK eye surgery is a more refined method of the LASIK eye surgery treatment. Get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about custom LASIK, and whether it is a good choice for you.
What is custom LASIK eye surgery?
There are some vision problems that cannot be corrected with the standard LASIK treatment. In these cases,
custom LASIK can sometimes still be used successfully. Custom LASIK uses a more in-depth digital method to correct flaws in vision.
What is the difference between standard LASIK and custom LASIK?
Standard LASIK eye surgery only has the ability to repair what are called lower order aberrations to vision. These aberrations include astigmatism, nearsightedness (myopia), and farsightedness (hyperopia). Custom LASIK eye surgery is more refined, and can repair both lower and higher order aberrations, which helps enable you to see better.
Is custom LASIK more effective?
For the most part, yes. Not only does custom LASIK have the ability to repair both lower and higher order aberrations, which improve vision better, but custom LASIK has proven to be more accurate as well. Additionally, custom LASIK is proving to be a much safer method of laser vision repair.
Can anyone get custom LASIK?
There are some cases where a person will not make a good candidate for a custom LASIK procedure. If there are any scars on the cornea or if the pupil is not able to dilate large enough, then a person may not be able to receive the custom procedure. In these cases however, the candidate will usually still be able to get standard LASIK.
How much does custom LASIK cost?
Given that custom LASIK is a much more refined method of laser surgery than standard LASIK, and that it uses more advanced technology, it is no surprise that the procedure costs more. Prices will of course vary from location to location, but on average custom LASIK ranges between $3,000 to $5,000.
Will my insurance pay for a custom LASIK procedure?
That will depend on your insurance company. Some health insurance companies will not pay for corrective procedures such as these. Others may be willing to pay some or all of the costs. If your insurance will not pay for it, you will more than likely still be able to find some sort of financing program that will enable you to pay the costs.