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2017-03-12 20:54:21
I have around -6 spherical and -2 cylindrical power. My insurance provider says Lasik surgery is covered if refractive power is greater than -7.5. Does refractive power mean spherical + cylindrical. In that case my Lasik surgery will be covered. Also, is it recommended to go for LASIK?
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LASIK comes under cosmetic surgery, it doesn't come under any insurance cover

Answered2017-03-14 00:32:06

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Hello LASIK is not covered under any insurance and by any insurance company Reconfirm him.about the claim details

Answered2017-03-13 13:12:56

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Lasik is a cosmetic surgery so it is not covered under insurance.

Answered2017-03-13 03:16:55

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