Cost of Contact Lenses: There's More Than Meets the Eye

When researching the cost of contact lenses, it is important to realize that there are more factors to consider than just the surface price.  Durability, quality of vision, comfort, and how long each lens lasts all affect the overall contact lenses cost. 

Choosing the right contact lens for you is of vital importance; so the cost of contact lenses you choose is only one part of the equation. Vision is one of the most valuable of your senses; if you have blurry vision and discomfort in your eyes, everything else in your life is affected. Therefore, it is important to first gather as much information about contact lenses as possible.

The first step is to decide what specific needs you might have. 

• Do you have presbyopia?  This is where it becomes difficult for you to read or see things close-up.  It used to be that the only option for people with presbyopia was to get bi focal eyeglasses; thanks to modern technology, you can now find bi focal contact lenses, also known as multifocal contact lenses.

Do you have astigmatism?  Again, in the “good old days” contact lenses for astigmatism did not exist.  These days, however, you can toric lenses that are specifically designed to work with your astigmatism.  The cost of contact lenses designed for astigmatism will be slightly higher due to this special design, but well worth the resulting lifestyle. 

• Do you want tinted contact lenses?  Lenses come in all kinds of different tints, ranging from a basic tint to make them easier to handle to eye-color-enhancing tints.  There are even lenses that offer light filtering tinting, which helps enhance certain colors for crisper vision. 

Do you just need corrective lenses to help with your vision? With a contact lens prescription from your eye doctor, you can order contact lenses online and save more money.

The second step when choosing your lenses is to determine your needs based upon your lifestyle. Do you sit in front of a computer all day, or are your days spent out in the elements, with sun, wind, and dirt? Do you want to dispose of your lenses daily, or would you rather make them last for a few weeks or even a month?

And finally, you need to look at the cost of contact lenses. However, keep in mind the true cost, and not just the price sticker. For example, “Brand A” might cost $40.00 for six lenses, and “Brand B” charges $23.00. At first glance, Brand B is the cheaper lens, correct?

However, upon further inspection, you might find that the Brand A lenses last for one month, whereas the Brand B lenses need to be replaced every 1-2 weeks. In this case, the $40.00 lenses are actually the cheaper choice.

Each of these points is important to factor in to the overall cost of contact lenses you choose. Do your research and remember, when it comes to choosing contact lenses, there's more than meets the eye!

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