How much does a contact lens cost?

Contact lenses can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,500 a year, depending on the brand, type, and your insurance coverage. Generally, they cost between $20 and $30 a box. Most people with average prescriptions should be able to get a year’s worth of contact lenses for $200 to $500.

Are contact lenses cheap in India?

India is a heaven for contact lens consumers as cost of brand contact lens is very low compared to countries like USA, Europe and even Asian countries like Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong.

Is contact lens safe for eyes?

While contact lenses are usually a safe and effective form of vision correction, they are not entirely risk-free—especially if they are not cared for properly. Contact lenses are medical devices, and failure to wear, clean, and store them as directed can increase the risk of eye infections, such as microbial keratitis.

Is contact lenses better than glasses?

Clearer vision. Contacts sit comfortably on the curvature of the eye, giving you a wider field of view than glasses lenses, and excellent focus. Your lenses won’t be affected by more adverse weather conditions such as fog and rain, while they also won’t steam up in hotter conditions.

Do contacts expire?

Over time, the seal of contact lenses can lose their effectiveness and deteriorate, which can lead to contamination of the solution and the lenses inside. For that reason, all packaged contact lenses will have a printed expiration date. Usually, the expiration date is ~4 years from the date of packaging.

Is contact lens painful?

This question can be answered simply: no contact lenses should not hurt. If they do, you should talk to your eye doctor as soon as possible. Contacts may feel a little uncomfortable as your eyes adjust, particularly when you first get them, but they should never hurt.

Are contact lenses painful?

As in the case of any foreign object that is placed inside or close to a sensitive body part, contact lenses pose certain eye health risks as well. It is not uncommon for them to cause discomfort, pain, redness, or watery eyes.