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Our
Comments on "$299 LASIK":
Since
so many of our patients ask us about the newspaper
advertisements offering "LASIK for $299",
we've decided to comment on this topic. Simply put,
a number of independent sources have reported that
there is cause to be quite skeptical of this offer.
For more information on "LASIK for $299",
please read
this article from the medical watchdog site
quackwatch.com.
Hale-Qamar Cataract and LASIK Center is not a corporate-owned
discount laser chain. We are private-practice
medical ophthalmologists who take great pride in
establishing a traditional doctor-patient
relationship based on trust and working in the
patient's best interest.
We are
aware of the local price range for LASIK and have
priced our services competitively. For
detailed pricing information, please call at your
convenience.
Fee
Includes:
· Educational Process (seminar or consult)
· Complete Eye Exam with PASS
· The VISX WavePrint System
· Pre and postoperative medication and drops
· Procedure
· Postoperative visits for one year
· Retreatments (call for duration of retreatment coverage)
Methods
of Payment:
· MasterCard/Visa/Discover/Amex
· Cash or Cashier's Check
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Financing:
1. Wells Fargo Financing
- Arizona and Wisconsin residents only
· Zero interest or same as cash financing
· Revolving charge for term of 3, 6 or 12 months
· Minimum monthly payments, interest free
· No prepayment penalty
 
2. Vision Fee Plan
· Payments as low as $86.00 per month with minimal finance charge
· Payments can be divided over term up to 60 months
· Finance rates range from 9.99% to 12.99%
· No prepayment penalty
· Can apply by phone 1-877-837-2272, or on-line at their secure
website
 
Insurance
Coverage of LASIK:
LASIK is considered an elective procedure by most insurance
companies and is not a covered benefit. However, coverage varies from
carrier to carrier and needs to be considered on an individual basis.
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