WHAT IS LASER EYE SURGERY?
Refractive or Laser Eye Surgery (LES) is a laser reshaping of cornea that changes its focusing power (1), (Picture 1 and 2). For patients with moderate refractive errors, this ambulatory procedure is a quick way to get free of glasses or contact lenses.
Picture 1. An eye doctor performing laser eye surgery
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COST OF LASER EYE SURGERY
The cost of LES can vary widely but it is rarely under $1,000 per eye (2).
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