LASIK eye surgery is expensive, but if you are interested in have your vision corrected you may consider financing your LASIK surgery.
Most vision insurance plans will not cover the procedure, so you will need to come up with the cash on your own.
LASIK surgery is a high-tech procedure that can be done to improve you vision.
Many people would like to improve their eyesight, but they are hesitant to have the surgery completed because of the high costs associated with it.
Don't worry though, there are many options that you may consider to finance your LASIK surgery.
One must remember that LASIK surgery is considered to be an elective cosmetic procedure and not a medical procedure, and as such is not covered by insurance plans.
However, some national chain centers which specialize only in LASIK surgeries will offer a small discount in conjunction with some insurance plans.
The patient will usually be responsible for the entire cost of the surgery out of his own pocket, but there are a few situations where the costs may be subsidized.
For example, military personnel are exempt from any LASIK cost and will receive the procedure for free.
A number of banks and other national financial institutions will provide loans and financing options for the LASIK surgery, and a number of private financing companies are available that provide basic loans for the LASIK surgery procedure.
When applying for these financing options the only information that you need to provide is that which will be needed to perform a basic credit check, often your social security number and driver's license; your medical history or credit card information is typically not needed.
One must note that it is important to check whether or not the surgeon who will perform your surgery works with these institutions' and companies' programs.
Most LASIK doctors are willing to work with payments from a financial institution, but it is always a good idea to double check before arranging the financing for your LASIK surgery.