PRK procedure is usually preferred to correct mild myopia. The cost of the PRK procedure is different from the Lasik, as there is a variation in the technology and procedure. in addition to that the cost of the procedure varies according to the geographical location. There are various factors that determine the cost of the surgery, such as the rural and urban areas.
PRK
PRK, which is one of the laser eye surgeries, costs more, when compared to the eye glasses and contact lens. However, it can be a better choice as the outcomes are long lasting and clarity of vision is better, and more than everything, it is hassle free, unlike maintenance of the glasses and lens.
As mentioned above the cost of the PRK varies from one place to another and on average it costs around $1800, when generalized PRK procedure is considered. When the patient prefers to go for the custom PRK procedure, it costs more and may reach up to $4000. And these procedures can eliminate the dependency over the contact lens and glasses permanently.
Custom PRK
The cost of the PRK is more compared to the generalized and traditional PRK, because it demands advanced technology. The basic and technical difference between traditional PRK and Custom PRK is that the Custom PRK designs the PRK procedure as a computer program, exclusively for one customer. The computer program is developed according to the prescription made from the pre-assessment. So, the procedure is performed exclusively for one customer, unlike the generalized or traditional PRK procedure. The major benefit for the Custom PRK procedure is that it offers much accurate procedure, leaving no human error and minimized complications.
PRK Financing
Since the cost of the PRK procedure is more compared to the regular glasses and contact lens, some of the medical centers do offer financing options. These medical centers offers allow their patients to pay the charges for the procedure in more than one instalment. Some of the insurance companies offer partial or full financial assistance to undergo this procedure. The percentage of financial assistance varies from one insurance company to another and also from one place to another place. So, it is always a better idea to contact your insurance personnel, before undergoing this procedure and also contact medical centers as they may provide some inputs of how to get financial assistance from any sources like insurance companies, etc.
The initial cost and overall cost of the PRK may seem to be more, but it is worth, because the positive outcomes and longer fruits of better vision.