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Is laser vision correction covered by insurance or flexible benefits programs?

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Most insurance companies do not cover laser vision correction, but we encourage you to check with your provider. While this procedure is often deemed elective and not covered, it may be tax deductible depending on your filing status. Please consult your accountant. In the U.S., if your company has a flexible benefits program, you can usually use this for laser vision correction. Also, we at LASIK EMPIRE can discuss the many payment options we make available to you.
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Is laser vision correction covered by insurance?

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You are unable to claim any of the costs from your private health fund or Medicare. You are able to claim some of the costs back through personal income tax. You would need to discuss this with your accountant. Top the Australian Institute of Eye Surgery we stand behind your distance vision results for life because we have great confidence in our surgeons and the stability of our patients' outcomes. We call it The Lifetime Commitment™.
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What are the benefits of laser vision correction?

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Laser vision correction reduces or eliminates nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism and with it, the need for glasses or contacts.
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How do I know whether I can have laser vision correction?

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Your physician will advise you if laser vision correction is right for you. Some basic guidelines are: You must have healthy eyes, and be at least 18 years old to undergo the procedure for nearsightedness. You must be 21 years old for the farsightedness or astigmatism procedures. You are not a good candidate if you have degenerative or autoimmune diseases, if you're pregnant or nursing, or if you have a condition that deters or slows healing.
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How well will I see after laser vision correction?

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Results vary with each individual. Nearly all patients having the procedure report that they could pass a state driver's exam without glasses or contact lenses. Vision usually improves immediately after treatment though it's normal that some patients may experience small visual changes during the first several months. Your physician will consult with you prior to undergoing the procedure to discuss the benefits and risks to LASIK.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Southwest Eye Care
Probably not, as most insurance companies consider laser vision correction "elective surgery" and it is not usually a covered benefit. However, a few of the larger employers and some Unions do cover the procedure. So, it is certainly worth checking with your insurance company to see if you are covered.
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Are laser vision correction procedures covered by insurance?

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Few insurance policies cover Laser Vision Correction, however, we would be happy to check yours when you come in for a consult. Remember patient financing plans are also available.
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Will My Insurance Cover Laser Vision Correction?

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This is an elective procedure and is not covered by most insurance plans. Check with your insurance carrier for details of your plan.
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Is it covered by insurance or flexible benefits programs?

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A flexible benefits programs is a wonderful way to pay for your procedure with pre-tax dollars. Some insurance companies may cover part or all of the procedure.
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It is an outpatient treatment first performed in 1987 that uses a light beam to gently reshape the surface of the eye (the cornea) and improve vision. The light gently pulses to remove microscopic amounts of tissue, altering the curvature of the cornea and allowing visual images to be more focused on the retina.
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Laser Vision Correction - Frequently Asked Questions
Laser vision correction can be done by PRK or LASIK, as described on our LASIK page, and it reshapes the front surface of the eye (cornea). These techniques can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
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Is laser vision correction for everyone?

Laser Vision Correction - Frequently Asked Questions
If glasses or contact lenses are a burden and reduce enjoyment of daily living, laser vision correction can help. From low to severe nearsighted and astigmatism and hyperopia can now be treated.
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Results vary with each individual. Most patients having the procedure report that they could pass a state driver's exam without glasses or contact lenses. Vision usually improves immediately after treatment though it's normal that some patients may experience small visual changes during the first several months. Your physician will consult with you prior to undergoing the procedure to discuss the benefits and risks to LASIK.
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Premier Eye Care & Surgery - Frequently Asked Questions
Laser vision correction is an outpatient procedure performed at our Buffalo Grove office during which an Excimer Laser (cool beam) gently reshapes the front surface of the eye (the cornea). This reshaping of the cornea changes the way light is focused on the retina and produces a sharp image as if the patient were wearing her glasses or contact lenses.
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Laser vision correction reduces or eliminates nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism and, with it, the need for glasses or contacts.
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Laser Vision Correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism is designed to be a one time, permanent treatment to reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. This innovative procedure may restore your natural vision and provide you with a new sense of freedom in your life and may eliminate dry, uncomfortable contact lenses or glasses.
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What are the real benefits of laser vision correction?

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Laser vision correction is the modern alternative to glasses or contact lenses. The goal of laser vision correction is to reduce or eliminate your dependence on contact lenses and glasses.
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Is laser treatment covered by my insurance?

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Many insurance companies are paying for laser treatment in part or in full. Most insurance companies determine coverage for all treatments, based on medical necessity. Our staff can discuss your insurance coverage further at the time of consultation.
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What can I expect after laser vision correction?

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After laser vision correction is performed, patients are sent home with a sleeping pill and are asked to rest with the eyes closed as much as possible until the follow-up visit the next day. Patients with lower amounts of myopia may have vision good enough to drive the next day but should be cautious. Patients who have higher degrees of myopia may actually be overcorrected initially and may experience somewhat blurry vision.
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How can I learn even more about laser vision correction?

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Contact Ocala Eye for more information on laser vision correction. Our Ocala, Florida area offices can send you literature about the procedure. You may also visit us during one of our free seminars or schedule a free screening and consultation with one of our surgeons. If you are a potential candidate and would like to proceed, we will have you return for a more formal, complete eye examination.
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Is laser vision correction safe?

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There are possible risks with any surgical procedure. Serious complications with LASIK or PRK are extremely rare. The chance of having a vision-reducing complication from LASIK has been documented in clinical studies to be less than one percent. Many of the risks and complications associated with this procedure can be reduced or eliminated through careful patient selection and thorough pre-operative testing using the latest diagnostic technology.
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I've had Laser Vision Correction, now what?

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Many of the local refractive surgery centers include annual exams as a requirement for their lifetime programs. Even though your vision may be excellent after surgery, regular eye exams are still suggested to evaluate the health of your eye.
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