By Dennis Tavies
 Market research is a good basis for a good decision. When you are looking for the average cost of lasik eye surgery, you need to know what is going to be included in the price. What you find out can help you to choose the best eye center or doctor.
Price Increase for LASIK
In the past few years the prices for LASIK have been rising. New procedures are used such as custom LASIK which is more expensive than traditional LASIK. Also, new technologies such as intralase increase procedural costs.
In 2002 the average cost of lasik eye surgery was between $1,550 and $1,600, but by October 2003 the average had risen to $1,710. At the end of 2004 the average cost of lasik eye surgery was a little over $1,800, and in 2005 it was $1,965.
The Prices Variance
Prices vary because different providers perform different levels of preoperative testing. It is very important that you determine if the quoted price includes the appropriate testing.
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By Dennis Tavies
 Laser eye surgery is a medical procedure which uses a laser for reshaping the surface of the cornea. This is done to improve myopia (shortsightedness), hypermetropia (long sightedness) or astigmatism. The first information on laser eye surgery dates back over twenty years, with vast improvemnets since.
The laser eye surgery procedure uses an excimer controlled by a computer. It is used to remove tiny amounts of corneal tissue. The purpose is to restore normal vision, relieving the patient from wearing glasses or contacts.
In a procedure called photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), the outer layer of the cornea, also called epithelium, is removed and the excimer laser is used to reshape the tissue underneath.
In a newer procedure, a microkeratome is used to cut a flap in the corneal tissue. This is then lifted and the excimer laser is used to reshape underlying tissue. When finished, the flap is put back into place. This type of laser eye surgery is called laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). This is more commonly used than PRK.
Information on Laser Eye Surgery Procedure
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