Financial Aid for lasik?

I am desperate for lasik. My poor vision isliteraly ruining my life. Contacts irritate my eyes and glasses lower my self confidence so much. I am currently typing thid with out any contacts or glasses and I feel so handicapped I dont even want to leave my house. I just had a baby 4mnths ago I feel like she isnt getting 100% of me because of my vision, I am a SAHM mom and my husband is just a construction worker Can I still get lasik? is there any way medicaide would cove it? I have researched it but I am still at a loss please help me. Iive in colorado if that makes a difference

no health insurance company will cover lasik, no matter how desperate you feel you are. *especially* not a state-run health insurance company like medicaid.

the best you can ask for is to have it financed. lets see...$4000 ($2000 per eye) at 7% interest over 60 months and no downpayment would be what? roughly $80/mo?

every lasik surgeon in my town offers financing. Source(s): optometrist

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Financing for Lasik is widely available. Some vision insurance plans have contracted discounts with national chains. Some national chains advertise $299 per eye, but the reality is that the average cost is $1,400 to $2,600 per eye.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-c...

There are several things about your message that indicate you may not be an ideal candidate for Lasik.

You mention your child is four months old. Lasik should be avoided while pregnant and for at least two months after you stop nursing.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-p...

You mention that you are unable to wear contact lenses. If this is due to dry eye, then Lasik may be a poor choice for you. Lasik can induce or exacerbate dry eye. This is usually temporary, but the dry eye needs to be treated and managed before you consider Lasik.

Dry eye treatment would very likely be covered under your state鈥檚 Medicaid program.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-d...

The other, and quite possibly overriding concern, is what you seem to expect from Lasik. With glasses, contacts, or Lasik, you are the same person. Expecting Lasik to make such a wide-reaching difference from not feeling "handicapped" to changing your self-confidence is a lot to ask from something that, at most, may reduce your need for corrective lenses.

Reasonable expectations are necessary with an elective surgery like Lasik. I think you may be expecting too much, plus there is no guarantee that you will be free of glasses after Lasik. What would you do if you spent all that money and didn't get what you thought you would get?

http://www.usaeyes.org/faq/subjects/odds...

You may want to consider advanced technology contact lenses. They are a little pricey, but are much less than Lasik. The newer materials are rather comfortable (even for people with dry eyes) and a good doctor can assure proper fit. You can even get colored contact lenses. This is something to consider and explore.

Very best of luck whatever your decision.
Glenn Hagele
USAEyes

I am not a doctor.
LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Process

The LASIK eye surgery process requires that a series of careful measurements be taken to be sure that you are a good candidate. This process should begin with a discussion regarding what your expectations are and what you wish to achieve by being less dependent or eliminating eyeglasses or contact lenses. Then a careful review of you health and eye history should be taken by the doctor's office. Next, in order to determine the exact prescription that will need to be treated, a refraction should be performed to measure the amount of nearsightedness or farsightedness and astigmatism. This will require the use of eye drops to get the best possible measurements. It will be necessary to map the surface of the eye, called the cornea, with a corneal topographer that gives the doctor a blueprint of the shape of your eye. An important step is to measure the corneal thickness, called pachymetry, in order to help determine whether the anatomy of your corneal is appropriate for LASIK or perhaps another laser eye surgery procedure. Once all of these steps have been completed, the doctor will examine the health of the retina and inside structures of your eyes as a final check.

On your day of surgery, a technician will clean the area around your eyes with a hygienic but gentle cleansing pad. The technician will place a series of drops into your eyes in order to get them ready for your treatment. Some of these drops, antibiotic drops, will prevent germs from entering your eye and therefore help to prevent any possibility of infection. Other drops will be placed in your eyes to lightly numb the cornea so that you are comfortable during your treatment. After you recline on the bed-like chair under the laser, an eyelid holder called a speculum, is gently placed between your eyelids to remind you not to blink. Next the LASIK surgeon will use an instrument called a microkeratome to create a very thin, circular layer, called a flap on the front of the cornea. Since you have had numbing drops placed in your eyes, this will not be uncomfortable, but will feel like a slight pressure around your eyes. The surgeon will instruct you to look at a small light during your procedure. Don't worry if you cannot stay perfectly steady-just do your best. Today's laser technology uses a tracking system which will actually follow your eye movements if you can hold pretty still during your procedure. To correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, your surgeon will use an Excimer laser. The Excimer laser is programmed based on calculations made from the measurements taken during your consultation. The laser then delivers the exact correction needed and send tiny spots of light beams to certain predetermined positions on your cornea in order to change the shape to what is required for you to see well. The eye surgeon has full control of the laser and monitors the position of the laser on the cornea as well as the tracking system monitoring the position of your eye in order to make sure the beam is in the correct place. The creation of the flap and the application of the laser usually takes 5-7 minutes per eye depending on the complexity of the of correction that you need. Finally, the flap is replaced in its original position and because it has extraordinary bonding properties,it acts like Velcro to just stick right back down in place without the need for sutures. The technician will often place additional eye drops in your eyes as the procedure is finished just to give you some added comfort and protection and to help your eyes heal quickly. Most often a protective clear plastic shield will be applied-like safety glasses-to prevent you from rubbing your eyes or in case you get bumped accidentally. Pay careful attention to the detailed instructions your doctor gives you regarding additional drops to use at home and when to return for your first visit.

You will need someone to drive you home. To be most comfortable, you should go home and take a long nap. When you awaken you will notice several things. First you will notice a dramatic improvement in your vision. It will most likely not be as good as it will get in a few days as your eyes will need to continue to heal. You should expect to feel some mild "grittiness" or like a little sand or dust has gotten into your eyes for up to a day or so. This is normal. As your eyes heal it is normal and expected to be a little sensitive to light and perhaps see some glare or even haloes around lights at night. This too will diminish as your eyes heal.
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I suppose you need financial aid to help buy you a Lexus too. It is considered elective, a luxury, not a medical necessity.