How Much Does Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?

Laser-assisted refractive surgeries are the latest and the most popular vision correction procedures. The surgery permanently corrects your refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (abnormal curvature of the cornea), and presbyopia (a condition characterized by the inability of your eyes to focus on nearby objects), thereby reducing your dependency on glasses and contact lenses. These procedures improve your vision by reshaping your cornea (a transparent part of your eye that covers your iris and the pupil allowing light to enter inside) in such a way that the images are focused clearly onto your retina (a light-sensitive layer present at the back of your eye that revives images and sends them to the brain via the optic nerve).

Currently, there are many laser eye surgeries in India, one among them is the Bladeless LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) refractive surgery. It is a quick process with fast visual recovery and minimal postoperative complications.

Cost is the primary area of concern if you want to opt for bladeless LASIK, and India is the preferred choice for LASIK surgery when it comes to quality treatment at an affordable cost. Let’s dive in to know more about the procedure, its cost, and what factors determine the price.

What is Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery?

Bladeless LASIK eye surgery is a vision correction procedure that permanently improves your vision and reduces your dependency on glasses and contact lenses. It involves an advanced laser technology where a femtosecond and an excimer laser are used to create a corneal flap of uniform thickness; and reshape the cornea. This improves the way images are focused clearly on the retina. This is a minimally invasive (less traumatic) procedure with quick recovery and minimal postoperative complications.

How Much Does Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery Cost?

Bladeless LASIK costs comparatively more than conventional or traditional LASIK eye surgery. The cost ranges between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 approximately. However, this may vary and  depend on various factors that greatly impact the cost of the procedure. The cost would include the preoperative screening, procedure, and postoperative follow-ups.

What are the Factors That Affect the Cost of Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery?

Certain key factors greatly impact the cost of the bladeless LASIK eye surgery. These include:

• Experience of the operating eye surgeon

• • • The overall cost of the surgery escalates when the surgeon is highly qualified and skilled, and has many years of experience in performing the bladeless LASIK eye surgery.

• Location of the hospital

• • • The cost varies for different cities and localities. 
    • Big cities and hospitals often charge a bit more than smaller cities and hospitals.

  • Technology used 

    • The use of modern and advanced technology such as lasers greatly influences the cost of bladeless LASIK.

  • The type of procedure 

    • Usually, modern laser-assisted bladeless techniques are more expensive than traditional LASIK methods.

• Preoperative screening and  evaluation

• • • Preoperative tests are essential since they determine your eligibility for this procedure. 
    • These are diagnostic tests that evaluate the overall health of your eye and helps to check the refractive error which needs to be corrected.
    • These tests also add up to the overall cost of the bladeless LASIK eye surgery. 
    • These include the following with approximate estimates:
      • Preoperative surgeon consultation- Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000 
      • Pupil measurement- Rs. 1000 to Rs. 2500
      • Pachymetry test- Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3500
      • Corneal topography- Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3500
      • Dry eye test- Rs. 300 to Rs. 750
      • General health check-ups to rule out conditions like diabetes (high blood sugar levels)- Rs. 1000 to Rs. 2500

  • Postoperative expenses 

    • This includes the post-op follow-up consultation and medication cost that add up to the overall cost of the bladeless LASIK eye surgery.

• Additional factors

• • These include managing the potential postoperative complications that could occur. These include:
    • Under correction or overcorrection
    • Inflammation of the flap
    • Dry eyes. 

Why Is Bladeless LASIK more Cost-effective Than Glasses and Contact lenses?

Bladeless LASIK eye surgery is worth the cost since it provides a permanent solution to your vision problems. However this may be an expensive procedure, but you need to consider its long-term impact of it.

Glasses and contact lenses seem to be a more affordable option but they provide only temporary vision correction, and many other drawbacks add to your expenses. These have to be changed often when your prescription changes and the glasses break easily that need to be replaced. Contact lenses are moderately costlier than glasses, but if you spend every year on your contact lenses, bladeless LASIK is a better and cost-worthy option. 

The overall expense of your glasses, contact lenses and the solution will be approximately Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,20,000. There could be additional expenses if your glasses or contact lenses are lost or damaged. Whereas, the bladeess LASIK surgery cost is between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 approximately, and it is a one-time investment that will provide a stable vision for at least 10 to 15 years. 

Is Bladeless LASIK Eye Surgery Covered Under Insurance?

Initially, LASIK surgery was not covered under insurance since it was considered an elective and cosmetic procedure and was not medically necessary. But due to the increased prevalence of vision problems among people, the insurance policies have been updated. Hence, this refractive procedure is covered by insurance companies under the following conditions:

• If the refractive error is higher than 7.5 D (diopters). 
• If bladeless LASIK eye surgery is recommended for refractive error caused by an injury.
• If the refractive error is a complication of some other surgical procedure. 

As long as you meet these conditions, the insurance companies will cover your LASIK surgery cost with quick approval.

Takeaway

Bladeless LASIK surgery is a revolutionary procedure that corrects your vision problems permanently. These provide quick recovery with minimal post-op complications and side effects. The cost of any procedure plays an important role before you decide to undergo the surgery. A clear comparison between the benefits of bladeless LASIK surgery and that of glasses and contact lenses helps you determine whether the procedure is worth the cost.

Consult our dedicated team of expert eye surgeons at Medfin, for further queries about bladeless LASIK eye surgery. Get in touch with our care coordinator to assist you through your surgical journey, from insurance work to getting free follow-up consultations. 

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