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Lifetime cost of visual aids:
$27,000*
How much does LASIK eye surgery cost?
We often say that visual freedom is priceless and that LASIK is a wise investment, but the best way to understand the value of LASIK is to do the math for yourself. Use our LASIK calculator to learn more about how you can save on vision costs with LASIK.
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Starting age:
25
Number of years between purchasing new glasses:
2
Average cost of prescription glasses and lenses:
$200
Boxes of contacts purchased in a year:
4
Cost of a box of contact lenses:
$50
Lifetime cost of visual aids:
$27,000*
$27,000*
*Calculation includes $50 for contact lens solution, glasses case, and other miscellaneous items per year; $130 (per year) for a pair of prescription readers for anyone 45 years or older. Annual exams are not included in the calculation. We have factored in the average US lifespan of 79 years. Your numbers may vary.
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