Why Are Contact Lenses So Expensive?
You are not only paying for plastic. You are paying for a medical device, a fitting, and a regulated distribution chain — and for the fact that four companies make nearly all of them. Here is where the money actually goes, and the four levers that reliably reduce it. Where the cost comes from They…
Dr. Teresita Bollar, OD
How Much Do Contact Lenses Cost?
There are three separate costs and people usually only budget for one. The lenses, the exam and fitting, and the care products. Missing the second is what makes the first year more expensive than expected. The three costs 1. The lenses Driven by modality and design, roughly in this order from cheapest to dearest per…