(07-17-2009 11:42 PM)Machiavelli Wrote:  Lasik's should be beholden to the same regulations as any other medical procedure I would think. To me the biggest problem is the insurance companies. That's why I put the door ding scenario up top. Think a new car costs 14 grand. Get the car's front 1/4 panel replaced and it's a 4,000 dollar bill.

Nope, outside of a very FEW medical conditions any type of refractive eye surgery is considered "cosmetic surgery" and isn't covered by insurance.

All the clinics that do it around here are more than happy to set it up on financing through GE Money Bank.