Consumer Guides

Government  Guides

Consumer News

Consumer Guides
Index

Consumer Guides
Home



Submit Government Guide

Submit Article

Copywriting Services 
 
Adoption
Adoption Record Access
Single Parent Adoption
Alternative Energy
Autos - Cars
Automobiles - Buying
Auto Finance
Auto Insurance
Auto Leasing
Auto Auctions
Auto Hybrids (HEV)
Rental Cars
Biology - Human Genome Project
 
Business- Franchises
Business Investment Capital
 
 
Consumer News Articles
Cosmetic Surgery and Financing
CD Manufacturing Services
Clean Energy Systems
Costopedia
Forklift Batteries
LASIK Procedures and Costs
Organic Baby Furniture
 
Disaster Help
Guide to help Rebuild Your Home
Earthquakes -Preparation, Survival
 
Drugs
Drug and Alcohol Rehabs
 
Employment and Interviewing
 
Education
 
Fishing Guide
Financial
Currency & Coins
Currency: Buying, Selling and Redeeming
FDIC Insurance
Forex Brokerages Directory
Merchant Accounts
Merchant Account Comparisons
Credit Card Guide
Payment Processing Options
Stock Market Basics
Auctions
 
 
Government Grant Info
Government Links - Federal, State, Local
Global Warming Facts
 
Homeland Security
Preparing America
U.S. Immigration and Visas   
 
Health
Hospital Comparison
Health Insurance
What is Influenza? (Flu)
Life Insurance
Long Term Care
Healthcare Debate
 
Jewelry
 
Marriage
Marriage and Health
Marriage and Teen Attitudes
Happy vs. Unhappy
Marriage and Health
Recipe for Happy Marriage
Sleep and Marriage Study
 
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights
 
News
Legal News
World News
 
Private Jets
Business Aircraft
Cessna
Eclipse 500
Lear
 
Real Estate
Mortgage Modification
100 Q & A's of Home Buying
Fair Housing Quiz (HUD)
Financing Energy Efficient Homes
Home Buying
Home Buying FAQ
Home Buying Glossary
Home Buying Loans
Home Mortgage Insurance
Manufactured Homes
Mortgage Refinance
Selling Your Home
Ten Tips For Home Buyers
Energy Efficient Homes
 
Tax Tips
Tax Hike - Expiring Bush Tax Cuts
 
Technology
Data Centers
Correct Time
Digital Photography
 
Travel
Traveling by Train Tips
Tips For Women Traveling Alone
State Department Travel Tips
 
Other Online Guides
e-Commerce
Shopping
Inpatient Substance Abuse Rehab Treatment


________
Disclaimer

Contact

 

 

Consumer News Articles
Useful information from our Sponsors

LASIK Procedures and Costs
 

Did you know… that LASIK eye surgery could help you put away those old glasses for good?  As the Food and Drug Administration explains, Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis surgery is “a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser.” Aimed toward enhancing clear vision, LASIK eye surgery has become increasingly popular over the years, while information regarding the subject has also become more accessible.

As the National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health notes, “LASIK eye surgery is performed most often on people who have nearsightedness (myopia), which means that they only clearly see nearby objects; anything far away is blurry.”  Before LASIK eye surgery is performed, however, “doctors measure the curve of the cornea and the size and position of the pupils, the shape of the eyes (making sure there are no irregularities that would prevent LASIK as an option), and the thickness of the cornea (making sure there will be enough tissue left, once the cornea is cut and reshaped).” 

The National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health also mentions that LASIK eye surgery typically takes about 10 to 15 minutes per eye, and is considered an outpatient procedure. Though “immediately following the surgery, there may be a sense of burning, itching, or a feeling that something is in the eye,” as well as “mild discomfort for which the doctor may prescribe a mild pain reliever medication.”  Recovery time also takes about 3 to 6 months, and “the most common complaints after LASIK are glare, haloes, and difficulty with night driving,” all of which usually cease after 6 months.

There are, however, certain restrictions outlined by the Food and Drug Administration, so as to prevent harm from occurring to potential patients with specific risk factors.  For example, the minimum age for potential patients is asset at 18 years, though some lasers may only be used for patients over 21 years of age.  While exceptions may be made for small children in need of this procedure, it is not recommended for women that are pregnant or nursing, or those currently taking certain prescription medications.  Risks of this procedure may also include corneal infections, flap complications, and permanent blindness (National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health).

While the price of LASIK eye surgery cannot accurately be determined for all potential patients on a general level, the non-profit organization USAEyes.org does specify that “the price of LASIK varies from about $1,400 to $3,600 per eye, depending on the surgeon and technology.”  They also advise, however, that though “nobody wants to pay too much for anything,” we are still talking about microsurgery on the eyes.  Hence, “If the best available surgeon is unaffordable, then the wise choice may be to not have LASIK at all.  An inexperienced doctor is no bargain at any price. If you go on the cheap and something goes wrong, you may never forgive yourself. That said, just because someone charges a lot does not make them a better doctor, nor does charging less make them an inferior doctor.” 

If you are considering undergoing LASIK eye surgery but need assistance in financing the costs, CareCredit can provide you with the financial freedom you need.  CareCredit can help you finance your LASIK and other vision care treatments, with zero or low interest rates, for those who qualify.  For more information, visit www.carecredit.com


 

Sources:

CareCredit.  LASIK on your own schedule.  Retrieved July 28, 2008 from http://carecredit.com/lasik/whycc.html

Food and Drug Administration.  (March 6, 2008).  LASIK Eye Surgery.  Retrieved July 28, 2008 from http://www.fda.gov/CDRH/LASIK/.

Subramanian, Manju.  National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health.  LASIK Eye Surgery.  (August 17, 2007).  Retrieved July 28, 2008 from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007018.htm.

USAEyes.  The Price of LASIK.  Retrieved July 28, 2008 from http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-cost-price.htm.

____________________________________________

News Articles From Our Sponsors

Charging Forklift Batteries the New-Fashioned Way

Clean Energy Systems

Cosmetic Surgery and Financing

CD Manufacturing Services

Organic Baby Furniture

LASIK Procedures and Costs

Costopedia

 

 

 

 

 

 

© 2001-2013 Consumer-Guides.Info ~ Contact