Save Money with Modern Vision Correction

A modern vision correction procedure can save you thousand over a lifetime by reducing recurring expenses for contact lenses, cleaning solutions, and eyeglasses. Use the calculator to estimate your potential lifetime vision expenses.

How Much Will You Spend on Glasses and Contacts?

Consider the ongoing costs of glasses, contact lenses, supplies, and routine vision care. Adjust the sliders below to calculate your estimated expenses.

Starting age 18

18 90

Glasses purchased per year 1

0 10

Average cost per pair of glasses $150

$0 $1,000

Average yearly cost of contact lenses $200

$0 $2,000

You could potentially be spending

$28,700

on glasses and contacts over your lifetime

Annual estimated cost $350

Estimated period 82 years

Lifetime estimated cost $28,700

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A Simple Example

If you spend $500 per year on prescription glasses, frames, contact lenses, and related vision expenses, that amounts to $10,000 over 20 years. LASIK may be a more economical long-term option for qualified candidates.

This calculator provides an educational estimate through age 100. It does not include inflation, insurance benefits, financing, prescription changes, eye examinations, or every possible vision-care expense. Actual LASIK eligibility, pricing, and potential savings vary by patient.