How much do contact lenses cost?
The cost of contact lenses will depend on the brand and the modality of the lenses. Yearly supplies of lenses can range anywhere from $200 to $1000 before any rebates or discounts. Here are some factors that will affect the yearly costs of the lenses.
Quantity needed
Rebates offered
Durability of lenses & Replacement Schedule
Cost per box
The prescription (Toric & Multi-Focal Lenses are higher in cost)
Maintenance (Solution, cases,etc)
My contacts feel fine, Do I need an exam every year for contacts?
Yearly contact lens exams do more than check how well you see. In fact, the most important part of the exam is the overall health of your eyes. It is up to the Optometrist to determine if your eyes are healthy enough to continue contact lens wear and also if there are better options for your eyes and lifestyle. During a yearly contact lens fitting and exam the Eye Doctor is checking the following changes and much more:
Damage to the eyes (abrasions, injuries, scars).
Dry Eyes
Tear & Oil Production of glands
Change in Astigmatism or Shape of Cornea
Changes in contact lens designs or solution
Change in lifestyle (computer work, outdoors, new city, etc)
Disorders than can adversely affect the eyes (Pterygium, styes, pinguecula, Chalazion)