Can I Purchase Contact Lenses Without Insurance?
April 13th, 2010 | See the Top Answers to this Question Below
I’m 17 and our Medicaid insurance ran out. My temporary-use contacts are months old already (should only be used for 2 weeks) and I was wondering if I could skip all the trouble of insurance and buy contact lenses straight with money? If so, what will I need to pay for, and how much will it cost ( range)?
How many are in a box, and how long does a box last?
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It depends on your prescription and what your doctor recommends.
Typically, disposable contacts for single-vision will run about $20-$30 a box, six to a box. However, remember you need to purchase TWO boxes–one for each eye. So minimum outlay you are looking at is around $50.
If you have a prescription that is more than just single-vision (say to correct astigmatism or bifocal lenses), expect to pay considerably more. I wear bifocal lenses and correct for astigmatism so I outlay nearly $50 a box or $100 for a 4-6 month supply.
A pair of lenses will last from 2-4 weeks. Again, that is dependent on what your eye doctor recommends. Mine usually only last about 3 weeks. It also depends on how long you wear them each day. If you wear them 14 hours a day, expect them to last considerably less than 4 weeks.
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dependin on your prescription you could be looking at $20-$60 per box.
Patients without insurance will often receive a discount. Just ask over the phone.
An optical dealing with insurance companies is burdened with the worst part of our profession. it may take an hour or longer to receive authorization from your insurance company, the insurance company loses the information, processes something incorrectly, reimburses incorrectly or not at all.
We ALWAYS offer a big discount not to have to deal with Medicaid & insurance companies.
You don’t have to deal with 1-800 numbers for contacts. As many have experienced-when you have a problem, be prepared to pay for returns & wait, and wait & wait. Every city has an optical that will match or beat 1-800 numbers contacts, and you’ll receive your lenses often within an hour-or less…AND you’ll have professionals immediately available to deal with any problems. SHOP LOCAL. Help yourself.
Stevens