Basic Cost Of Daily Contacts

Florentin · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2008, 02:09 PM

I have never had daily contacts, or contacts at all for that matter.
What is the cost for dailies?
Is it worth it in the long run?

DianaR · #2 (**permalink**) 12-20-2008, 02:08 PM

I really prefer lenses meant to be worn for more than one day, but that's because I am terribly old fashioned.

My husband has daily wear lenses and thinks they aren't anymore expensive than extended wear lenses.

skatss · #3 (**permalink**) 02-01-2009, 08:25 AM

I'm with Diana with this. I prefer contacts that can be worn for a long time as opposed to changing them daily. Maybe that's because I'm a little old fashioned too. But I do wonder if the prices are about the same. On one hand I would think that dailies are more expensive because there are more contacts.

Fair · #4 (**permalink**) 03-25-2009, 03:03 PM

I went to daily disposables for a number of reasons and I did it so long ago I do not know how they compare in price.

I spend about $300.00 a year on the lenses (plus I always get a rebate besides). I don't have to buy any solutions. I get an annual eye exam and fitting that is a separate expense.

I like the convenience of not having daily regiments of contact lens care. I put in a new pair in the morning and take them out at night. If I lose a lens, it is no big deal. I am confident the cost of lost lenses is way less than the cost of solutions I'd need if I was cleaning other lenses. I think having a new pair every day is better for my eye health too as there is less chance for infection.

Ricardo · #5 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 10:31 AM

How about health insurance?

Does anyone here have a plan that pays for all or part of their costs involved with contact lenses?

I'm sure that some plans address this at least to a point. I know that health care plans are getting touchier too, as the boomers age.