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If you are wearing contact lenses and glasses, consider what you pay each year. The following is the average annual expenses for a contact lens wearer:
| Average one year supply of contact lenses: | $100 - $ 250 |
| Average one year supply of contact lens solutions | $50 - $ 200 |
| Annual contact lens exam | $15 - $ 250 |
| Glasses replaced every 2-3 years | $200 - $ 500 |
| Vision Insurance Premium | $60 - $ 150 |
| TOTAL ANNUAL PRICETAG: | $425 - $1350 |
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*These numbers are estimates and will be different for individual patients. |
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How quickly would you break even from an investment in LASIK?
EXAMPLE: A patient with Davis Vision Insurance wearing a monovision contact lens for only one eye currently would have an approximate annual cost of $400 or more. The discounted cost of LASIK for this patient would be $1870 for the one eye – a $2450 value. Besides the joy of excellent vision, one would recover the cost of LASIK in less than five years. Then year, after year, after year, he would be saving approximately $400/year which would be over 20% ROI (Return on Investment) — beating most investments in the current market.
Other concerns when paying for LASIK:
You can reduce the cost of LASIK by paying with tax-free money available with a Flexible Benefit Plan or Medical Reimbursement Account. Call your Human Resources Department to learn what you can do to make LASIK tax-free. Also check your vision plan for a discount. Schedule a no-charge consultation at Premier Eye Care Group to be sure you are a candidate for LASIK.
Interest-free financing is available at Premier Eye Care. Apply online at www.premiereyes.com to add to your ROI (Return On Investment.) Try the 12-Month or 18-Month plan with O% interest.
When you consider your vision for the next ten years, consider what would be best for your healthy eyes.
Dr. Robert F. Stegura
