Medical insurance providers consider LASIK an elective procedure, and typically do not cover the procedures. Consult with our ophthalmologist and your insurance provider to see if any part of your surgery could be covered by your health insurance, as some insurances have self-pay accounts for procedures like LASIK. While laser eye surgery has been FDA-approved for 15 years and most clients experience outstanding results, it is important that you understand all the potential risks or complications of the procedure with your eye doctor. These clients are typically excellent candidates for LASIK eye surgery:
- Client is in good general health
- Client is free of eye diseases, infections, or injuries
- Client has stable vision
- Client has nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or presbyopia