Contact Lens Questions
Have questions about contact lenses — what they cost, how rebates work, or whether you really need an exam every year? These are the questions we hear most often in our Roswell boutique, answered here by our optical team.
For anything not covered below, call or text us at (470) 729-2020 — we are always happy to talk through your options before you order.
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How Much Do Contact Lenses Cost?
The cost of contact lenses depends on the brand and the modality of the lenses. A yearly supply can range anywhere from about $200 to $1000 before any rebates or discounts. Several factors affect that yearly cost:
- Quantity needed for a full year
- Rebates offered by the manufacturer
- Durability of the lenses and their replacement schedule (daily, bi-weekly, or monthly)
- Cost per box
- The prescription — toric (astigmatism) and multi-focal lenses are higher in cost
- Maintenance supplies such as solution and cases
Ordering a full year of lenses at once is usually the best value — it helps you use your insurance benefits and take advantage of manufacturer rebates. Ask us about current rebates when you order; they can meaningfully lower your yearly cost.
My Contacts Feel Fine — Do I Need an Exam Every Year?
Yes. A yearly contact lens exam does far more than check how well you see. The most important part of the exam is the overall health of your eyes: it is up to the optometrist to determine whether your eyes are healthy enough to keep wearing contacts, and whether there are better options for your eyes and lifestyle. During a yearly contact lens fitting and exam, the eye doctor checks for changes such as:
- Damage to the eyes — abrasions, injuries, or scars
- Dry eyes
- Tear and oil production of the glands
- Change in astigmatism or the shape of the cornea
- Changes in contact lens designs or solutions
- Change in lifestyle — computer work, more time outdoors, a new city
- Disorders that can adversely affect the eyes, such as pterygium, styes, pinguecula, and chalazion
Because manufacturers regularly update their lens designs and the health of your eyes can change year to year, this annual check matters for your safety even when nothing feels different.
Contact Lens Questions
- How much do contact lenses cost?
- A yearly supply of contact lenses typically ranges from about $200 to $1000 before rebates or discounts. The exact cost depends on the brand, the replacement schedule, the cost per box, your prescription (toric and multi-focal lenses cost more), the quantity you need, and maintenance supplies like solution and cases.
- How do rebates work for contact lenses?
- Many contact lens manufacturers offer rebates on a full year’s supply, which can significantly lower your yearly cost. Ordering a full year at once also helps you make the most of your insurance benefits — ask us about current rebates when you place your order.
- My contacts feel fine — do I still need a yearly exam?
- Yes. A yearly contact lens exam checks the overall health of your eyes, not just your vision. The doctor looks for changes such as dry eyes, corneal shape or astigmatism changes, and other conditions, and confirms your eyes are still healthy enough for contact lens wear — even if nothing feels different.
- What does the doctor check during a yearly contact lens exam?
- The exam checks for eye damage or scarring, dry eyes, tear and oil-gland production, changes in astigmatism or corneal shape, changes in lens designs or solutions, lifestyle changes such as increased screen time, and disorders like pterygium, styes, pinguecula, and chalazion.
- Why does a toric or multi-focal contact lens cost more?
- Toric lenses correct astigmatism and multi-focal lenses correct near and distance vision together, so both are more complex to manufacture and fit than standard single-vision lenses — which is reflected in their higher cost.
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