CONCERN #9 LASIK is too expensive. Consider the costs associated with corrective eyewear. The list is endless and can include glasses, contact lenses, contact lens solutions, progressive lenses, cases, prescription designer sunglasses and doctor’s visits. Now multiply that over a 20- or 30-year period. Your costs can easily run into tens of thousands of dollars, especially if you require more severe correction and need special lenses. LASIK is a one-time only cost. If you wear contact lenses, it is estimated that LASIK will pay for itself in about three years. CONCERN #10 Anyone can have LASIK. While advances in LASIK technology make permanent vision correction a reality for the vast majority of adults, there are individuals who are not good candidates. People who have chronic issues related to the cornea, other eye diseases, certain medical conditions may not be appropriate candidates for LASIK. As with any procedure, there is no guarantee, although it is important to note that LASIK has a long track record of success with millions of satisfied patients. The average monthly cost of contacts $45 - $75. Multiply this by the average number of years a person wears contact lenses (15-20 years). You will spend $5,000- $10,000 MORE than the cost of LASIK. 14