Is LASIK Surgery a Good Investment?
Chicago, Illinois
If you are considering LASIK surgery, you may be excited by the possibilities it offers, but hesitant to commit because of the price tag. While this is understandable, LASIK is actually a cost efficient procedure when contrasted with the expense of glasses and contacts over the years. This transformative surgery can be an immensely valuable investment for patients, saving them thousands of dollars in the long run.
The Cost of Eyewear
Consider the amount of money, time, and effort you spend managing your eyesight right now. If you use glasses, you will need to pay for the costs of new frames and new lenses all your life, renewing and changing prescriptions when necessary. Meanwhile, the average contact lens patient spends about a dollar a day for the cost of exams, contacts, solutions, and more. In general, the average patient with glasses or contacts spends between $700 to $900 on their eyes every year.
For some patients, the contrast is even more dramatic. Those who spend money on designer glasses, prescription eyedrops, and other added expenses often make up the cost of LASIK in just two years. Patients who are over 40 years of age often need bifocals, which can also be very expensive. Although it is still necessary for some older patients to use reading glasses after LASIK, reading glasses can be bought at a fraction of the cost of biofocals.
The Financial Feasibility of LASIK
Since LASIK is a medical procedure, not a cosmetic procedure, it is eligible for flexible spending accounts and even a tax deduction in many cases. Discuss these possibilities with your employer or your accountant to get a better idea of your options. It is possible to pay for some or all of your LASIK procedure with pre-tax dollars.
Doctors For Visual Freedom in Chicago offers every Internet patient the opportunity for 24-month interest-free financing through CareCredit. For qualified patients, these monthly payment plans require no money down, and there is no pre-payment penalty.
If you are a good LASIK candidate, there is no reason you should not take advantage of this life-changing procedure. Dr. Golden can answer all of your questions about LASIK during a free screening.
If you live in the Chicago or Arlington Heights areas of Illinois, please contact our experienced Chicago LASIK eye surgeons today to schedule your personal consultation. Let us help you achieve the Visual Freedom you deserve.
Two Locations:
Doctors for Visual Freedom Laser Center
875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60611 | Doctors for Visual Freedom Laser Center
2010 S Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 121
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
