Is This Expensive for an RGP Contact Lens?
August 31st, 2010 | See the Top Answers to this Question Below
I’ve been treated for Kerataconus for many years and the cost of one of my lenses has skyrocketed so I’m looking for possible alternatives.
I wear RGP (hard lenses) that can last for years. The lens for my worst eye costs 5 and my doctor has basically told me I have to buy them through his practice. He says he won’t even give prescriptions to his patients because they come back with problems from buying cheaper lenses. This and the fact he runs an upmarket practice makes me wonder if he’s not just trying to get even richer but he is an expert in the Kerataconus field and has always provided me great results so I probably should leave well enough alone. I just can’t help wondering if I could get a much cheaper lens.
If FMJ sees this, my condition has barely changed in the last 5 years but I am keen for an alternative to CL. I do have near perfect vision with CL, I am just sick of the irritations that come with them. Normal wear doesn’t bother me at all, it’s just the dust getting in while you’re driving sort of scenario that bugs me. I’ve discussed all the other possibilities with my doctor though and CL seems to still be the best option. Hopefully C3R will be the answer soon. As you say I think they are still in trial stages here.
So there’s more to it than just having the prescription and a big CL retailer is unlikely to be able to produce what i require? My lenses can last for years but I damaged one after only 8 months and am trying to avoid having to shell out 500 bucks for a new one but at least going through my optometrist i get 6 months warranty in case it doesn’t fit properly.
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well i dunno what FMJ is going to say…
but all most gas perms & especially keratoconus GP’s are custom-made…so you cant really ever get a written Rx and buy them cheaper somewhere else. that doesnt really exist in KC fits.
KC lenses are generally not all that easy to fit. if its working and like you say a pair lasts you a few years…well if it were me i wouldnt be gunning to jump ship just to save a few dollars. its not like you’re wearing disposables that someone is going to pull from a stock inventory and ship you like most people here are