How can you get LASIK for free?
Asked by: Ignatius Hand DVM | Last update: November 9, 2025Score: 4.8/5 (75 votes)
What is the lowest price of LASIK eye surgery?
The cost of laser eye surgery can range from as low as $1,499 per eye to up to $2,499 per eye.
Can I get free laser eye surgery?
You may be able to get laser eye surgery on the NHS if you have: an eye condition that could lead to loss of vision, including blindness. problems with your sight that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses.
What age is too late for LASIK?
While there is currently no age limit for older adults wanting LASIK surgery, there are some vision conditions affecting adults age 40 and above that can't be treated with this surgery. These conditions are: Presbyopia or blurry near vision typically occurring around age 40. Cataracts or glaucoma.
Can you really get LASIK for $250?
First of all $250 per eye is a scam. No one ever qualifies to have LASIK for that low of a price. Those candidates have a prescription that is negligible and does not affect their vision. The power they need is so small they wouldn't even buy a pair of glasses to correct that, nor would they have LASIK.
Benefits of blade-free LASIK eye surgery
How do people afford LASIK?
Check your insurance coverage
If your vision or health insurance plan doesn't offer a discount with the provider you choose, the practice may offer a similar discount. Consider also participating in a health savings account (HSA) as a tax-free option to help pay for a LASIK procedure.
Does insurance ever cover LASIK?
Most insurance plans don't cover the cost of Lasik eye surgery. But there are a few rare exceptions where some insurance plans might consider a Lasik procedure to be medically necessary, not elective.
Is LASIK painful?
LASIK eye surgery offers a nearly pain-free experience for most individuals, thanks to anesthetic eye drops, advanced laser technology, and minimally invasive techniques.
Is LASIK pointless after 40?
Even those over 40 or 50 years old can benefit from the procedure, which is an investment that is worth it compared to wearing glasses or contacts for the rest of their lives. LASIK after 40 can provide improved vision for a long time after the initial surgery, although it is important to have realistic expectations.
Who should not have laser eye surgery?
Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good candidates for laser eye surgery. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-surgery infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma or cataracts often affect results.
Can you pay off LASIK?
For laser eye surgery (Customised LASIK, PRK and LASIK Xtra), we offer up to 12 month interest-free payment plans with Gem Visa. This option allows you to enjoy the freedom of laser vision correction now, then pay for it over time.
How do I qualify for laser eye surgery?
- At least 18 years of age.
- Stable eyeglass and contact lense prescription for at least 2 to 3 years.
- Stable vision over at least the past year.
- No history or findings of active corneal disease.
How long does LASIK last?
While the effects of LASIK surgery are permanent, the benefits can decrease over time. For most patients, the results of this surgery will last a lifetime. About 10-12% of patients nationwide will need enhancement surgery because of anatomical changes to the eye/eyes.
Are you awake during LASIK?
Short Answer: Yes. The vast majority of patients are awake during LASIK and other forms of laser eye surgeries. General anaesthesia, which induces sleep, is not used in these procedures. Instead, patients are typically given numbing eye drops and may be offered a mild sedative to help them remain calm.
Does Medicaid cover LASIK?
The most common reason people choose to have LASIK eye surgery is so they will no longer have to wear glasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems. Because this is considered cosmetic, or elective surgery, Medicare or Medicaid does not offer coverage for the procedure.
Why is LASIK so expensive?
The cost of LASIK surgery depends on many factors. On average, LASIK surgery costs $1500 to $3000 per eye. The top three factors that determine the cost of LASIK surgery are the level of vision correction, the technology used, and the surgeon's experience.
At what age is it too late for LASIK?
Most eye specialists consider 60 to be the general cut-off age for LASIK. This is when many people begin to develop cataracts. Getting LASIK at this point may mean you might not enjoy improved vision for very long. Cataracts cause stiffening and clouding of the eye lens, harming the vision.
Is there a better alternative to LASIK?
Refractive lens exchange
RLE is a good alternative for patients with severe nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia or astigmatism, or if the surgeon believes laser surgery is not the best option. In both younger and older patients, RLE has a high success rate.
Can you develop astigmatism in your 40's?
Anyone can experience astigmatism. You can develop it at any point in your life. Some people are born with astigmatism.
What happens if you blink during LASIK?
A common concern among potential LASIK patients is whether they will be awake during the procedure. Yes—patients are awake during LASIK. However, there is no need to worry if you accidentally blink or move your eyes during the surgery.
Does LASIK give you 20/20 vision?
LASIK is a type of refractive eye surgery. In general, most people who have laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery achieve 20/20 vision or better, which works well for most activities. But most people still eventually need glasses for driving at night or reading as they get older.
Can you drive after laser eye surgery?
The day after your surgery, your eye surgeon or other eye doctor will test your vision and check to see that your eyes are healing as they should. In most cases, you can return to work, as well as drive, the day after the procedure. If you have had PRK, healing may take a little longer.
How to get free LASIK?
Many disreputable operations will advertise free LASIK, and it's essentially a scam. As the saying goes, nothing in life is free. For your vision's safety, it is better to find methods like flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), or other health insurance benefits to reduce the cost.
Does LASIK fix astigmatism?
LASIK is a vision correction procedure that treats refractive errors. These include nearsightedness, farsightedness, and, yes, even astigmatism. If you have a refractive error or combination of refractive errors, you may be a good candidate for LASIK.
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover LASIK?
To sum up, the Blue Cross Blue Shield plans' coverage for LASIK eye surgery differs based on the particular insurance policy, the policyholder's region, and their plan type. While some BCBS plans might provide LASIK patients discounts or partial coverage, others would not.