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Diam fe image: https://blog.keillasik.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Keil-Lasik-Office-Exterior-e1549028880128-1.jpg --- # Lifetime Costs of Glasses and Contacts ![Technician Taylor](https://blog.keillasik.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/cartoon%20female%20with%20long%20brown%20hair%20blue%20eyes-1.jpeg?width=48&height=48&name=cartoon%20female%20with%20long%20brown%20hair%20blue%20eyes-1.jpeg) [By Technician Taylor](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/author/technician-taylor) 1 min read Jul 21, 2025 ##### Share - - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/journey-into-placeholder-text&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/journey-into-placeholder-text&media=https://49487070.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/49487070/Imported_Blog_Media/Keil-Lasik-Office-Exterior-e1549028880128-1.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/journey-into-placeholder-text&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/journey-into-placeholder-text&media=https://49487070.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/49487070/Imported_Blog_Media/Keil-Lasik-Office-Exterior-e1549028880128-1.jpg) "How much does LASIK cost?" Great question (probably the MOST asked question from prospective patients). Cost is a major factor for many people considering LASIK. And while the cost of LASIK is more initially than glasses and contacts, you could actually save money over the course of your life. Here's a breakdown comparing **LASIK vs. the long-term cost of glasses and contacts**: Average Costs of Lasik (one time cost):  - **Average price in the U.S.**: $2,000–$3,000 *per eye* (or $4,000–$6,000 total) - Typically not covered by insurance (elective procedure) - Includes pre-op, surgery, and follow-up visits in most cases --- Average Cost of Glasses:  - **Glasses (basic pair)**: $150–$300 - **Designer or progressive lenses**: $300–$700+ - **Frequency**: Usually replaced every 1–2 years - **Lifetime cost**: $3,000–$6,000+ over 20–30 years --- Average Cost of Contacts:  - **Annual cost**: $250–$700 (depends on type, brand, and solution) - **Supplies (cleaning solution, etc.)**: $100–$200/year - **Lifetime cost**: $8,000–$20,000+ over 30 years | **Expense** | **Initial Cost** | **Ongoing Costs** | **30-Year Total** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **LASIK** | $4,000–$6,000 | $0 (typically) | $4,000–$6,000 | | **Glasses** | $150–$700 | Every 1–2 years | ~$3,000–$6,000+ | | **Contacts** | $250–$900/year | Every year | ~$8,000–$20,000+ |   [Back to List](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog) [ Next Article ](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/taylor) ## Related Posts [![What is Refractive Surgery](https://blog.keillasik.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/consultation-1.jpg?width=900&name=consultation-1.jpg) ](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/crafting-meaningful-text) ###### [Refractive Surgery](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/tag/refractive-surgery) ##### [What is Refractive Surgery](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/crafting-meaningful-text) 1 min read May 9, 2025 [![Dangers of Long Term Contact use](https://blog.keillasik.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/A%20picture%20of%20glassess%20and%20a%20contact%20lens%20case-1.jpeg?width=900&name=A%20picture%20of%20glassess%20and%20a%20contact%20lens%20case-1.jpeg) ](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/decoding-language-of-designers) ##### [Dangers of Long Term Contact use](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/decoding-language-of-designers) 1 min read May 20, 2025 [![Refractive Surgery: EVO ICL](https://blog.keillasik.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash-Apr-21-2025-05-21-27-4011-PM.jpg?width=900&name=brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash-Apr-21-2025-05-21-27-4011-PM.jpg) ](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/exploring-its-impact) ##### [Refractive Surgery: EVO ICL](https://blog.keillasik.com/blog/exploring-its-impact) 1 min read Jul 7, 2025 ![Keil Lasik Vision Center Logo](https://blog.keillasik.com/hubfs/logos/Keil_V_White%20(1).png "Keil Lasik Vision Center Logo") 2500 E. 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