{"id":3956,"date":"2021-10-16T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2022-07-19T18:49:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T18:49:55","slug":"lasik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/lasik\/","title":{"rendered":"LASIK &#8211; What it is and How much it costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is lasik?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lasik &#8211; laser in-situ keratomileusis &#8211; is laser vision corrective surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is lasik used for?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lasik is used to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism (imperfect curvature of the eye&#8217;s cornea or lens).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the benefits of lasik?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lasik is used to correct vision so you can do without eyeglasses or contact lenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long does the lasik surgery take?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgery is typically done in the office under local anesthesia and usually takes less than 10 minutes per eye.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long does it take for lasik to work?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better vision is noticed almost immediately but may take up two to three months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are possible side effects of lasik?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild side effects are reasonably common but most will clear after a few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light sensitivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurry vision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rarely, there may be vision loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the cost of lasik surgery?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost for lasik surgery can range from $1,000 to $3,000 per eye according to the surgeon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Book a visit now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cash pay pricing beats insurance-based pricing and hassles. Check prices before you book.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/costs\/lasik' class='big-button bigblue' target=\"_blank\">Book your LASIK visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written by HEALTHdrum<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is lasik? Lasik &#8211; laser in-situ keratomileusis &#8211; is laser vision corrective surgery. What is lasik used for? Lasik is used to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism (imperfect curvature of the eye&#8217;s cornea or lens). What are the benefits of lasik? 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