Back to Vision financingUse your CareCredit health and wellness credit card, at locations in the CareCredit network, to help pay for routine eye exams, everyday eyeglasses or contacts, or LASIK eye surgery financing.*
Vision loss can dramatically impact your life, but there are ways to monitor and improve vision with the help of CareCredit. Here are the average costs of some vision care products and procedures you can finance with the CareCredit credit card.*
| Procedure | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Eye Exam1 | $206 |
| LASIK4 | $2,246 per eye |
| Cataract Surgery5 | $3,783 - $6,898 per eye |
| Glasses or Lens Type | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Eyeglasses (basic)2 | $8 – $160 |
| Eyeglasses (designer)2 | $251 – $632 |
| Eyeglasses (prescription sun)2 | $20 – $700 |
| Kids Prescription Glasses2 | $200 |
| Contact Lenses (disposable 90 day supply)6 | $70 – $100 |
| Contact Lenses (disposable extended wear annual supply)6 | $150 – $375 |
| Procedure | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Cornea Transplant (out patient procedure)7 | $13,000 |
| Cornea Transplant (in-hospital procedure)7 | $28,000 |
| Glaucoma Surgery (laser surgery)8 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Glaucoma Surgery (incisional surgery)8 | $11,000 |
| Therapy Type | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment9 | $700 – $1,000 |
| Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)10 | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Treatment11 | $9,000 – $65,000 |
| Blocked Tear Duct Treatment12 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
For illustrative purposes only.
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The information, opinions and recommendations expressed in the article are for informational purposes only. Information has been obtained from sources generally believed to be reliable. However, because of the possibility of human or mechanical error by our sources, or any other, Synchrony and any of its affiliates, including CareCredit, (collectively, “Synchrony") does not provide any warranty as to the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of any information for its intended purpose or any results obtained from the use of such information. The data presented in the article was current as of the time of writing. Please consult with your individual advisors with respect to any information presented.
1 “National Average Cost without Vision Coverage.” VSP. https://www.universityhealthplans.com/custom/VSP_NtlAvgCost.html, accessed February 15, 2021.
2 Lenscrafters. https://www.lenscrafters.com/lc-us/eyeglasses, accessed February 15, 2021.
3 “The cost of contact lenses.” VeryWell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-much-do-contact-lenses-cost-3421633, accessed February 15, 2021.
4 Segre, Liz (July 2020). “LASIK Eye Surgery Cost”. All About Vision. https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/cost.htm.
5 Segre, Liz (July 2020). “How Much Does Cataract Surgery Cost?” All About Vision. https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/cost.htm.
6 “How much do contact lenses cost?” CostHelperHealth. https://health.costhelper.com/contacts.html, January 15, 2021.
7 Heiting OD, Gary (January 2018), “How Much Does Keratoconus Treatment Cost?” All About Vision. https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/keratoconus-faq/keratoconus-treatment-cost.htm.
8 ”Glaucoma Surgery: Types, Costs & Success Rates”. NVision®. https://www.nvisioncenters.com/glaucoma/surgery-and-costs/, accessed July 27, 2020.
9 Adler MD, Richard. “Dry eye syndrome: 12 ways to get relief.” All About Vision. https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm, accessed July 27, 2020.
10 Heiting OD, Gary and Teig OD, Donald (July 2019). “Orthokeratology for Athletes.” All About Vision. https://www.allaboutvision.com/sportsvision/orthokeratology-athletes.htm.
11 “How much does macular degeneration treatment cost?” CostHelper Health. https://health.costhelper.com/macular-degeneration.html, January 15, 2021.
12 “How much does blocked tear duct treatment cost?” CostHelper Health. https://health.costhelper.com/blocked-tear-ducts.html, January 15, 2021.
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