Hvad Koster LASIK øjenoperation?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is an elective refractive eye surgery that uses a laser to reshape the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The cost is typically per eye.
Uden Forsikring
$2,200
Med Forsikring
$0
Medicare
$0
Nationalt Gennemsnit
$2,200
By Elena Bellini, MPH, Health Policy & Management · Last reviewed 2026-04-16 ·
Sources: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2025 · Methodology · Editorial standards Oversigt
LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) is an outpatient refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes per eye and is performed under topical anesthesia. A flap is created in the cornea (mechanically or with a femtosecond laser), the underlying tissue is reshaped with an excimer laser, and the flap is repositioned. Most patients experience functional vision within 24 hours and final stable vision within weeks. Published LASIK prices are typically quoted per-eye and in practice are for the all-inclusive package — pre-op evaluation, surgery, post-op visits, and any enhancements within a defined window. Ideal candidates are 18+ with stable refraction for at least 12 months, adequate corneal thickness, and no contraindicating ocular or systemic conditions.
Hvad påvirker prisen
- Technology used: bladeless (all-laser) LASIK, wavefront-guided, and topography-guided procedures cost more than conventional microkeratome LASIK.
- Surgeon experience: higher-volume refractive surgeons typically charge premium per-eye rates.
- Regional market pricing: LASIK costs vary by ~30% across U.S. metros.
- Whether enhancements/touch-ups are included in the package, and the length of the warranty window.
- Degree of refractive error: very high myopia or complex astigmatism may require premium pricing.
- Facility overhead and marketing: national chains often bundle aggressively; private-practice surgeons price bespoke packages.
Sådan Sparer Du
- Request an all-inclusive per-eye quote that covers pre-op evaluation, surgery, follow-ups, and enhancements — avoid surgeons who price these separately.
- Use FSA or HSA funds; LASIK is a qualified medical expense and pre-tax payment saves 25–40% effectively.
- Compare at least two or three surgeons; discounts of 10–20% are common when presenting competing quotes.
- Ask about financing options directly from the practice — many offer 0% interest for 12–24 months without a retroactive-interest catch.
- Check whether your vision insurance plan offers member discounts on LASIK (VSP, EyeMed, and Davis Vision frequently partner with networks for 10–30% off).
- Avoid aggressively discounted 'bait' pricing; verify the quoted rate covers your specific prescription and technology choice.
Forsikrings- og dækningsoplysninger
Because LASIK is considered elective, it is generally not covered by commercial medical insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Some vision insurance plans (VSP, EyeMed) offer member-discount networks that reduce pricing at participating surgeons by 10–30%. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) can pay for LASIK with pre-tax dollars — a meaningful effective discount for most patients. Some employers offer lifestyle-spending accounts that cover LASIK as well. Carefully verify any 'insurance accepted' marketing at a refractive surgery center; this often refers to vision-plan discount networks, not full insurance coverage.
Data sources for this page
Cost figures on this page are compiled from the following sources, triangulated per the rules in our methodology:
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2025 — primary CMS reference used as the Medicare-rate anchor.
- Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files (HPT MRFs) from a sample of major hospitals in each state, per the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule.
- Transparency in Coverage payer in-network rate files for commercial-rate cross-validation.
- State All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) summaries where published (Colorado, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maine, Utah, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon).
Last reviewed 2026-04-16. See editorial standards for our fact-checking process and correction policy.
Range: $1,610 to $3,040 · 50 states shown
Omkostning per Stat
| Stat | Uden Forsikring | Med Forsikring | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $1,610 | $0 | $0 |
| Arkansas | $1,650 | $0 | $0 |
| West Virginia | $1,650 | $0 | $0 |
| Oklahoma | $1,680 | $0 | $0 |
| Alabama | $1,700 | $0 | $0 |
| Kentucky | $1,860 | $0 | $0 |
| Louisiana | $1,900 | $0 | $0 |
| Iowa | $1,930 | $0 | $0 |
| New Mexico | $1,930 | $0 | $0 |
| South Carolina | $1,930 | $0 | $0 |
| South Dakota | $1,930 | $0 | $0 |
| Kansas | $1,960 | $0 | $0 |
| North Dakota | $1,960 | $0 | $0 |
| Idaho | $1,980 | $0 | $0 |
| Nebraska | $1,980 | $0 | $0 |
| Tennessee | $1,980 | $0 | $0 |
| Indiana | $2,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Missouri | $2,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Utah | $2,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Wyoming | $2,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | $2,070 | $0 | $0 |
| North Carolina | $2,070 | $0 | $0 |
| Michigan | $2,090 | $0 | $0 |
| Montana | $2,090 | $0 | $0 |
| Arizona | $2,150 | $0 | $0 |
| Ohio | $2,160 | $0 | $0 |
| Wisconsin | $2,160 | $0 | $0 |
| Maine | $2,180 | $0 | $0 |
| Texas | $2,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Florida | $2,240 | $0 | $0 |
| Minnesota | $2,240 | $0 | $0 |
| Illinois | $2,260 | $0 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,260 | $0 | $0 |
| Delaware | $2,290 | $0 | $0 |
| Nevada | $2,290 | $0 | $0 |
| Vermont | $2,290 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia | $2,290 | $0 | $0 |
| Colorado | $2,340 | $0 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | $2,340 | $0 | $0 |
| Oregon | $2,360 | $0 | $0 |
| Maryland | $2,420 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhode Island | $2,460 | $0 | $0 |
| Washington | $2,460 | $0 | $0 |
| Connecticut | $2,640 | $0 | $0 |
| New Jersey | $2,640 | $0 | $0 |
| California | $2,900 | $0 | $0 |
| Massachusetts | $2,930 | $0 | $0 |
| Alaska | $2,970 | $0 | $0 |
| New York | $2,990 | $0 | $0 |
| Hawaii | $3,040 | $0 | $0 |
Ofte Stillede Spørgsmål
Hvad koster lasik øjenoperation uden forsikring?
Den gennemsnitlige omkostning for lasik øjenoperation uden forsikring i USA er $2,200. Omkostningerne varierer betydeligt per stat.
Dækker forsikringen lasik øjenoperation?
De fleste sygeforsikringsplaner dækker lasik øjenoperation når det er medicinsk nødvendigt. Med forsikring er den gennemsnitlige egenbetaling $0.
Dækker Medicare lasik øjenoperation?
Medicare Del B dækker typisk lasik øjenoperation efter lægeordination. Det gennemsnitlige Medicare-godkendte beløb er $0.
Gennemgået af Elena Bellini · Sidst gennemgået: 2026-04-16
Data fra American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2025. Sidst opdateret: 2026-03-01. Denne information er kun til uddannelsesmæssige formål og udgør ikke medicinsk rådgivning. Denne hjemmeside er kun til informationsformål og udgør ikke medicinsk rådgivning. Kontakt altid en kvalificeret sundhedsperson.