Daily Cost Comparison of Contact Lenses

How much does it cost to wear contact lenses? Is there a difference between wearing monthly or weekly replaceable lenses and daily disposable contact lenses? And are there any differences between the major brand manufacturers?

We've put together a table showing the daily cost per eye for the most popular lenses on the market. This comparison of lenses for myopia/hyperopia is shedding some light on the true cost. For lens wearers with astigmatism or presbyopia, we also put together a cost comparison of lenses for astigmatism as well as a comparison of multifocal lenses. 

How we calculated the daily cost: We took an average retail price and used the typical replacement schedule for the lens. For example, a daily disposable lens might cost $33 per box, containing 30 lenses, and as such, the daily cost per eye is $1.10. In order to keep it simple, we excluded the cost of other items, such as cleaning solutions that are required for weekly or monthly lenses. They are not a significant factor in the overall cost calculation.

Cost Comparison of Lenses for Myopia or Hyperopia

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