Why do some places advertise surgery for $499 an eye?

It is exceedingly rare to actually pay what is advertised at discount centers, since they employ classic bait-and-switch marketing tactics.  First of all, the advertised price is only for very low prescriptions with no astigmatism.  The price goes up substantially from there.  These prices often do not include post-operative care.  Secondly, the laser used is most often an older model long paid for that does not require the surgeon to pay the laser company royalties (which go toward continual improvements in the technology and upkeep).  As a rule, the lower the price, the older the technology used on your eyes.  These lasers almost never have a tracking device to ensure that your eye movement during surgery is compensated for.  Any discount surgery will certainly not include the most advanced wavefront technology, essentially a “visual fingerprint” customized treatment.  And finally and most importantly, a discounted price will not include IntraLase, the ONLY bladeless all-laser refractive surgery available.

 Always make sure to ask the following:

• What prescription does the advertised price cover?
• What will it cost to do my prescription?
• What laser will be used on my eyes?
• Does the laser have an eye tracker?
• Does the laser utilize the latest custom wavefront technology?
• Will my flaps be created with or without a blade?
• Will I be charged for my follow-up visits?
• What will it cost me to have the best available treatment at your office?

 At Will Vision and Laser Centers, we offer only the best level of technology by the most experienced IntraLasik surgeon in the Northwest.  Our commitment to customer service is unparalleled.  Call us today and “See the Difference”!

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