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Lifetime cost of visual aids:
$27,000*
Ever wonder how much bad vision is actually costing you?
You may have heard that LASIK is a smart investment, but have you actually done the math? Don’t worry, we’ve done it for you! The ongoing costs of glasses or contact add up over a lifetime and can easily surpass the cost of vision correction surgery. Use our calculator to see how much you can save with LASIK.
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Starting age:
25
Number of years between purchasing new glasses:
2
Average cost of prescription glasses and lenses:
$200
Boxes of contacts purchased in a year:
4
Cost of a box of contact lenses:
$50
*Calculation includes $50 for contact lens solution, glasses case, and other miscellaneous items per year; $130 (per year) for a pair of prescription readers for anyone 45 years or older. Annual exams are not included in the calculation. We have factored in the average US lifespan of 79 years. Your numbers may vary.
