Lasik
Lasik is one of several procedures we do at Bagan Strinden Vision to correct your vision, to reduce your need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you would like to see better without glasses or contacts, we can help you!
Am I a refractive surgery candidate?
Refractive surgery technology has improved to the degree that almost all refractive errors can be corrected. You can come to our office for a free screening to assure that you have a correctable refractive error, or call our office and tell us what your prescription is – you can get it from the written prescription that was given to you when you had your last eye exam or from the numbers found on the box containing your contact lenses.
In general, candidates for refractive surgery procedures must meet the following criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a stable refractive error, with no more than 0.25 to 0.50 diopter change in the last year
- Be free of certain diseases of the outer eye and cornea
- Have realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure
- Prefer to have surgery over wearing glasses or contact lenses
- Be informed about the possible complications, and willing to take the small risk
- Be able to handle the financial commitment
- Be willing to commit to post-operative instructions and care plan
- Not be pregnant or nursing
How much does LASIK cost?
As low as $72 per month with our special financing options. Call us at 701-293-8242 for specific pricing.
Lifetime Vision Correction Commitment
The doctors at Bagan Strinden Vision want you to know how committed we are, and how confident we are, that you will maintain excellent vision after your LASIK surgery with us.
If you require a repeat procedure, it will be free within a year of your original treatment.
Few patients require re-treatments after the first year, but the eye can change, so you may eventually need a touch-up. For these touch-ups, we will charge just $350.
Please compare this to the requirements other providers have for touch-ups. Most other vision correction providers will give you a “free” touch-up if you have paid extra up front for this “insurance”, and require that you have had yearly exams by one of their specified doctors. If you have not had these exams, which you have to pay for, you do not qualify for the “free” touch-up”. In most cases, patients will pay for yearly exams to stay “qualified” for the touch-up they probably won’t need anyway!
We have no requirements to be eligible for our lifetime commitment, just that you had your original surgery at Bagan Strinden Vision. And we don’t charge extra for custom treatments, as other centers do! We are committed to providing you with high class service – before, during and after your surgery.
Insurance Coverage
If your insurance considers refractive surgery as a covered service, we will gladly submit the claim for you. However, payment is still due prior to surgery and any insurance payment will be promptly refunded to you.
Payment Schedule
As this is considered an elective procedure, payment is expected in full prior to surgery.
Financing
We have arranged for special financing through Wells Fargo Health Advantage. You can use your Wells Fargo Health Advantage card for a wide range of ophthalmic surgeries including LASIK, ICL and cataracts. Go to www.wellsfargohealthadvantage to apply online or call our office for more details.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Those with flex plans or cafeteria plans through their employer can use this plan to pay for their procedure. This allows you to pay for medical expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Other Charges
This includes only care related to the vision correction surgery. Any other eye health issues will be billed as usual. If you require glasses or contact lenses after surgery, the charge for these services will be your responsibility.