Cost of LASIK surgery

Lasik prices rose for many years but as of 2006 they have stabilized. Prices during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2006 were around $1,950.

Comparison of prices:

2002 - $1,550-$1,600

2003 - $1,710

2004 – Just over $1,800

2005 - $1,965

These are averages provided by surgeon owned laser centers, corporate laser centers, and institutions.

TLC Laser Eye Center reported averages as:

2002 - $1,800

2004 - $1,957

2005 – About $2,000

2006 – About $2,000

LasikPlus reported average as:

2003 - $1,173

2004 - $1,351

2005 - $1,344

Prices do not include custom or wavefront lasik surgery as this procedure is a bit more expensive.