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Prescription Contact Lenses

Source: About.com: Vision

Varies

the average costs of prescription contact lenses vary, as they are based on multiple factors such as the type of lenses (disposable, soft, rigid gas permeable lenses, etc…), the purpose for which they are worn (astigmatism, etc…) and the amount of time such contact lenses may be worn (daily disposables, 2-week disposables, monthly disposables,etc…).


Eye Exams

Source: Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Varies

average cost of eye exams, which typically include a 5-10 minute vision evaluation and check for eye diseases, is strictly based on an individual basis. Multiple variables such as the doctor and his/her level and years of experience, the patient’s eye care needs, and additional necessary tests all help determine the cost of an eye exam.


Glaucoma Drug Therapy

Source: Docshop.com

$1,750/year

The average cost of glaucoma drug therapy, which involves medication eye drops, is$1,750 per year.


Cataract Surgery

Source: Docshop.com

$3000

Cataract removal, which entails the opening and removal of the cloudy lens, has an average cost of $3000 if the patient is without health insurance.

LASIK

Source: All About Vision

$2036

The average cost of LASIK surgery, which reshapes the eye’s cornea and treats myopia,hyperopia, and astigmatism is $1800.

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