LASIK Cost & Affordability Calculator

If you’re in Monterey County or the Salinas Valley and searching for the answer to “LASIK eye surgery cost near me,” look no further. Vantage Eye Center provides the highest quality laser eye surgery in the Central Coast with a team dedicated to your health and comfort.

LASIK Pricing at Vantage Eye Center

At Vantage Eye Center, the current pricing for laser vision correction is $2,450 per eye. If your optometrist refers you to us, you may be considered a “Co-managed” patient. In this case, your cost would be $1,960 per eye. Call one of our eye centers to verify if this is true for you.

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How Much Is Laser Eye Surgery in Salinas and Monterey, CA?

Typically, laser eye surgery cost varies depending on several factors, including:

Type of surgery performed
Surgical technology used
Experience level of the surgeons
Geographical location of the office

How much is LASIK eye surgery versus other corrective surgeries like PRK? The average LASIK and PRK eye surgery costs are similar, typically between $2000 and $4000 per eye. Unfortunately, many insurance companies consider laser eye surgery an elective procedure, so most of the cost is paid out of pocket. Although the upfront cost may seem high, the savings over time make corrective eye surgery a worthwhile investment for many patients.

LASIK Overtime Cost Savings Calculator

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LASIK could save you

$0.00*

on glasses & contacts
over your lifetime

*Calculation includes $50 for contact lens solution, glasses case, and other miscellaneous items per year; $130 (per year) for a pair of prescription readers for anyone 45 years or older. Annual exams are not included in the calculation. We have factored in the average US lifespan of 79 years. Your numbers may vary.

LASIK Financing Options

We’re committed to ensuring any patient who wants corrective eye surgery can afford it. We’ll walk you through financing options that work for your budget to make sure that you can get laser eye surgery without breaking the bank.

Financing Options

At Vantage Eye Center, patients have a variety of ways to help make LASIK affordable — ask one of our patient counselors about custom payment options.

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Insurance eligibility and paying out of pocket

The LASIK procedure is often considered an elective or cosmetic surgery, which means many insurance companies may not cover LASIK. Most patients end up paying for the majority (if not all) of the procedure out of pocket. It’s still very much worth asking your insurance company about your options and if your policy includes a benefit for advanced vision correction. Each person’s needs and circumstances are different.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Tax-Free Dollars)

Many employers offer flexible spending accounts to help offset medical expenses. These accounts may allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for certain medical costs, including procedures like LASIK.

What’s the Difference Between LASIK and PRK?

Laser eye surgeries, such as LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), are safe, straightforward procedures that save patients thousands of dollars over time and eliminate the hassle of replacing and reordering glasses and contacts.

LASIK is the most common laser eye surgery, with more than 500,000 patients undergoing the procedure each year. LASIK is a great option if you:

Have a stable eye prescription (your vision hasn’t gotten worse in the last year)
Your corneas are healthy and thick enough for the surgery

Not everyone is a great candidate for LASIK. If that’s your situation, our team will walk you through alternative surgeries that are better suited for your eyes. These other surgeries, such as PRK eye surgery, are great for patients who:

Have dry eyes
Have thin corneas

Our talented surgeons are experts in various laser eye surgeries, including LASIK. During your free consultation, our team will walk you through your best option.