Gout is considered when a patient reports a history of repeated attacks of painful arthritis, especially at the base of the toes or in the ankles and knees. The most reliable test for gout is detecting uric acid crystals in the joint fluid obtained by joint aspiration. This common office procedure is performed with topical local anesthesia.
Generally, the cost of an eye exam can range from about $50 (usually at a retail store or optical chain, performed by an optometrist) to $250 or more (usually at a medical clinic or private eye doctor's office).
Some surgeons quote a flat fee per eye, while others quote a price based on the amount of vision correction needed or the technology being used. According to one source, the average cost overall for laser vision correction in 2013 was $2,073 per eye (up from $1,941 the previous year). The results show an average of: $2,223 per eye for laser vision correction procedures (LASIK, PRK, LASEK, etc.) at surgery centers where a single price is quoted regardless of technology or vision correction requirements.