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Are contacts under insurance?
Generally, most vision insurance plans include some coverage for contacts. Different plans can have different coverage options, so be sure to check with your healthcare provider to see what costs may be covered for you.
Can I get contacts for free?
Optometrists will often have free trial lenses that they can give you following your eye exam. There are different brands and types of contact lenses (ex. Daily's, two-week lenses, etc) and your optometrist should be able to provide you with a trial pair for the different types/brands.
How much is a contact lens?
Contact lenses can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,500 a year, depending on the brand, type, and your insurance coverage. Generally, they cost between $20 and $30 a box. Most people with average prescriptions should be able to get a year's worth of contact lenses for $200 to $500.
Can I use my glasses prescription for contacts?
Can You Use Your Glasses Prescription for Contact Lenses? Unfortunately, you can't use your current glasses prescription for contact lenses. While both can correct your vision, your prescription for glasses differs from a contact lens prescription in many ways.
How do you get contacts for the first time?
- Just Relax. …
- Learn How to Put on Your Contacts. …
- Always Clean Your Lenses. …
- Keep Contacts Hydrated. …
- Follow Doctor Recommendations. …
- Follow the Wearing and Replacement Schedules. …
- Self-Check Your Contacts.