LASIK vs. the Cost of Glasses and Contacts: A Smart Investment in Your Vision
LASIK vs. the Cost of Glasses and Contacts: A Smart Investment in Your Vision
You can’t put a price on good eyesight, but you can put one on LASIK—the vision correction surgery that delivers a lifestyle without eyeglasses and contact lenses.
That’s why it’s essential to understand the true costs and benefits associated with the procedure. Once you know the facts, you may discover that LASIK might save you money while improving your quality of life.
Why More People Are Choosing LASIK
LASIK and a similar procedure called PRK use laser technology to precisely reshape the cornea and correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and/or astigmatism. The surgery takes about 20 minutes and is performed with a topical anesthetic to eliminate pain. It’s considered one of the safest and most effective vision correction procedures available.
A Clear-Eyed Comparison
LASIK is a one-time investment with lasting results. Let’s compare the upfront cost of LASIK to the ongoing expense of eyeglasses and contacts.
Adding Up the Benefits
As the numbers show, LASIK can pay for itself within a few years. LASIK offers lifestyle advantages that many patients value just as much:
- Wake up with clear vision—no searching for glasses or contacts.
- Travel without contact lens supplies.
- Stay active without worrying about glasses slipping or contacts drying out.
- Enjoy simplified daily routines.
For many people, LASIK pays for itself within a few years and continues to offer cost savings and convenience over a lifetime.
Getting Surgery with an Expert Produces the Best Results
The ophthalmologists at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah have the highest levels of training and are involved in research to continually improve LASIK/PRK. More than 90% of Moran Eye Center LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after surgery.
As the largest ophthalmology clinical care and research facility in the Mountain West, the Moran Eye Center provides a free consultation to see if you’re a candidate for Utah’s best vision correction surgery. Moran physicians will recommend surgery only if they're confident the procedure is right for you.
