> I have a moderate astigmatism in one eye that I've been thinking about
> getting fixed w/ lasik.
> Last week I saw an ad through my medical group plan for getting lasik
> at a reduced price. It was from "LasikPlus". They advertised lasik for
> $700 per eye.
> I went in for an assessment. They told me it would be $1400 instead of
> $700 becasue the astigmatism I wanted corrected was over "1" (it's
> 1.25).
> Am I correct in interpreting this as a bait and switch, or is it
> really common for them to double the price in a situation like this?
> Thanks

> On Dec 14, 7:11 pm, p.clar...[at]gmail.com wrote:
> > don't do business with these chain Lasik companies. go to an
> > experienced reputable independent ophthalmologist and pay the price
> > for the current state-of-the-art methodology. no bait and switch--
> > just the best Lasik methods and care available.
> This would be the "clearest" way to a great outcome.
And some luck.

> > don't do business with these chain Lasik companies. go to an
> experienced reputable independent ophthalmologist and pay the price
> for the current state-of-the-art methodology. no bait and switch--
> just the best Lasik methods and care available.

> I have a moderate astigmatism in one eye that I've been thinking about
> getting fixed w/ lasik.
> Last week I saw an ad through my medical group plan for getting lasik
> at a reduced price. It was from "LasikPlus". They advertised lasik for
> $700 per eye.
> I went in for an assessment. They told me it would be $1400 instead of
> $700 becasue the astigmatism I wanted corrected was over "1" (it's
> 1.25).
> Am I correct in interpreting this as a bait and switch, or is it
> really common for them to double the price in a situation like this?
> Thanks

> > If you have astigmatism that's correctable with glasses,you better not
> risk it. Astigmatism after lasik is generally irregular,which glasses
> won't correct. There's a hundred other reasons to avoid this surgery
> like the plague.
> They can creat worse problems than you have and when they do,they have
> no way to repair the damage many times.
> You would likely have dry eyes like you've never known because of your
> corneal nerves being cut. Your corneas will definately be
> weakened,many have ectasia. You don't want these problems!
> Research it yourself and never trust somebody whos looking to sell you
> something,they have one thing in mind.
> Look into it and then,don't do it.

> I have a moderate astigmatism in one eye that I've been thinking about
> getting fixed w/ lasik.
> Last week I saw an ad through my medical group plan for getting lasik
> at a reduced price. It was from "LasikPlus". They advertised lasik for
> $700 per eye.
> I went in for an assessment. They told me it would be $1400 instead of
> $700 becasue the astigmatism I wanted corrected was over "1" (it's
> 1.25).
> Am I correct in interpreting this as a bait and switch, or is it
> really common for them to double the price in a situation like this?

> Thanks

> On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:03:11 -0800 (PST), RichCo <RichC...[at]gmail.com> wrote:
> > I have a moderate astigmatism in one eye that I've been thinking about
> > getting fixed w/ lasik.
> > Last week I saw an ad through my medical group plan for getting lasik
> > at a reduced price. It was from "LasikPlus". They advertised lasik for
> > $700 per eye.
> > I went in for an assessment. They told me it would be $1400 instead of
> > $700 becasue the astigmatism I wanted corrected was over "1" (it's
> > 1.25).
> > Am I correct in interpreting this as a bait and switch, or is it
> > really common for them to double the price in a situation like this?
> Avoid "bottom of the barrell" refractive surgery mills that compete
> solely based on price. These places can't compete as far as quality
> against places like TLC.
> Think of it this way: If you wanted to get your eyes checked, you
> wouldn't go into a WalMart would you? No, you'd go to a private
> practice optometrist.

> I have a moderate astigmatism in one eye that I've been thinking about
> getting fixed w/ lasik.
> Last week I saw an ad through my medical group plan for getting lasik
> at a reduced price. It was from "LasikPlus". They advertised lasik for
> $700 per eye.
> I went in for an assessment. They told me it would be $1400 instead of
> $700 becasue the astigmatism I wanted corrected was over "1" (it's
> 1.25).
> Am I correct in interpreting this as a bait and switch, or is it
> really common for them to double the price in a situation like this?

> I have a moderate astigmatism in one eye that I've been thinking about
> getting fixed w/ lasik.
> Last week I saw an ad through my medical group plan for getting lasik
> at a reduced price. It was from "LasikPlus". They advertised lasik for
> $700 per eye.
> I went in for an assessment. They told me it would be $1400 instead of
> $700 becasue the astigmatism I wanted corrected was over "1" (it's
> 1.25).
> Am I correct in interpreting this as a bait and switch, or is it
> really common for them to double the price in a situation like this?
> Thanks