With the LASIK procedure, a thin corneal layer is lifted to create a flap. This stays connected on one side. The Excimer laser then sculpts the cornea with a cool ultraviolet light. Finally, the flap is returned to its original position for a quick natural recovery.
Our premier LASIK eye surgery procedure is conveniently performed in our state of the art Laser suite at our office in the Main Campus West building, conveniently located in Springfield, Illinois.
In preparation for the consultation:
- Gas Perm contact lenses must be removed for 3 weeks prior to your appointment.
- Soft contact lenses must be removed 1 week prior to your appointment.
- You will be dilated, so bring a driver with you!
- If you are pregnant you should wait 3 months after giving birth to schedule your consult.
- If you are nursing your baby, please wait 2 months after completion of nursing before you schedule your consult.
- You must be 21 years old.
At this appointment you will watch an educational video, have your eyes dilated and have many different eye measurements taken. You will meet with the doctor and it will be determined if you are a candidate for refractive surgery.
COST/FINANCING
We at Springfield Clinic are committed to providing patients with quality care at an equitable price. Accordingly, we are providing the following information to assist you in financial planning for LASIK refractive surgery.
The fee for LASIK (Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis) is $2,100 per eye. This fee includes:
- the initial consultation fee
- surgeon's fee
- surgical facility fee
- laser fee
- laser royalty fee
- one year of post-operative care
A $200 per eye discount is available for those patients that pay cash or a personal check two weeks in advance. If a LASIK enhancement is required within 24 months of the initial procedure there will be a $110 charge to cover the laser royalty fee.
Prepayment of surgical fees is required, even if you have insurance coverage. LASIK can be financed through many different healthcare finance companies, or surgical fees can also be paid by cash, check, money order, VISA, or MasterCard. All financing arrangements must be made at least two weeks prior to surgery.
Some insurance companies do not provide coverage for LASIK. We recommend that you contact your insurance company for verification of coverage. The CPT code for this procedure is 65760.
Dry eyes may occur before or after the LASIK procedure. It may be necessary to insert punctal plugs as treatment. If plugs are needed the procedure will be billed to your insurance. We will help you obtain a referral from your insurance company if desired.