Laser Eye Surgery Forum

why is Lasik so expensive?

Having been for a laser eye surgery consultation I was suprised at how expensive Lasik was going to cost me. Why exactly is Lasik so expensive?

Lasik is expensive for a variety of which include the following:

1). The surgeon’s wages are high due to their expertise.
2). The wages of all the ancillary/support staff plus the optician wages.
3). The cost of the Laser equipment itself is extremely expensive.
4). Most of the laser equipment is disposable and needs to be changed after every procedure. Find out more about Laser eye surgery cost in our detailed guide.