How much does toric contact lenses cost?

Soft contact lenses for astigmatism, called toric contacts, frequently retail for $45 to $65 for a box of six lenses. So if you replace your toric contact lenses every two weeks, your annual lens cost is roughly $450 to $650.

Are toric contact lenses more expensive?

Toric contact lenses are more expensive than standard soft contacts. Depending on the distributor, you may pay as much as 35 percent more for these lenses. Your vision insurance may cover some of this cost, but you will likely end up paying more out of pocket than you would for a pair of prescription glasses.

How much do contacts for astigmatism cost?

People who need contacts for astigmatism will pay more. In fact, the average cost of contacts per box for those with astigmatism is closer to between $50 and $70 per box, with an average annual cost of around $500 to $700 or more.

How long can you wear toric contact lenses?

The maximum time that any lens has been approved to wear continuously is 30 days. You should never wear a lens longer than that. If you must sleep in your lenses, most eye doctors will encourage you to take them out as often as possible, or at least once per week.

Why are astigmatism contacts so expensive?

It generally takes more expertise for an eye doctor to fit a patient for toric contacts than it does for regular lenses. For this reason, a toric lens fitting may cost more than a regular contact lens fitting. Since torics are more complex in design, the cost of replacing them will be higher than most regular contacts.

Why are astigmatism contacts expensive?

RGP contact lenses for astigmatism are custom-made and, therefore, cost more than soft toric contact lenses. Replacement lenses are also more expensive. Fitting requires more expertise and time than soft contact lenses for astigmatism.

What is better for astigmatism glasses or contacts?

Many people think only glasses can correct astigmatism, but contact lenses do as well. GP contacts are often preferred for correcting astigmatism because they hold their shape, thereby retaining the proper visual correction, better than soft lenses.

Do contacts cost more than glasses?

Thus, the average annual cost of wearing eyeglasses can be approximately $450 or more, while the average annual cost of wearing contact lenses may start from $900.