Hva Koster LASIK øyeoperasjon?
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.
Uten Forsikring
$2,200
Med Forsikring
$0
Medicare
$0
Nasjonalt Gjennomsnitt
$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 Oversikt
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.
Hva påvirker kostnaden
- 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.
Hvordan Spare
- 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 dekningsnotater
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
Kostnad per Stat
| Stat | Uten 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 Stilte Spørsmål
Hva koster lasik øyeoperasjon uten forsikring?
Gjennomsnittskostnaden for lasik øyeoperasjon uten forsikring i USA er $2,200. Kostnadene varierer betydelig per stat.
Dekker forsikringen lasik øyeoperasjon?
De fleste helseforsikringsplaner dekker lasik øyeoperasjon når det er medisinsk nødvendig. Med forsikring er den gjennomsnittlige egenandelen $0.
Dekker Medicare lasik øyeoperasjon?
Medicare Del B dekker vanligvis lasik øyeoperasjon ved legeforordning. Det gjennomsnittlige Medicare-godkjente beløpet er $0.
Gjennomgått av Elena Bellini · Sist gjennomgått: 2026-04-16
Data fra American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2025. Sist oppdatert: 2026-03-01. Denne informasjonen er kun for utdanningsformål og utgjør ikke medisinsk rådgivning. Denne nettsiden er kun for informasjonsformål og utgjør ikke medisinsk rådgivning. Kontakt alltid kvalifisert helsepersonell.