Cost of eye exam in Charlotte? Is Vision Insurance worth it? (how much, to buy)

[FrankTheTank2]

Im trying to decide if Vision coverage is worth it for the wife and I at $18 per month. Does anyone know about how much an eye exam would cost without insurance?

Thank you!

[flyingscotsman]

My exam (not contacts) would have been $104, with my aetna medical the exam was $15.

I do not have the vision insurance, I also bought 2 pairs of glasses for $199

[FrankTheTank2]

Thank you.

Does anyone know how much contact lens cost? My wife said she needs to buy at least two pair this next year.

(I dont need glasses or contacts so this is all new to me)

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by FrankTheTank2

Thank you.

Does anyone know how much contact lens cost? My wife said she needs to buy at least two pair this next year.

(I dont need glasses or contacts so this is all new to me)

Checked with the wife $14-17 a box for contact lenses

[ultraviolet*]

Originally Posted by flyingscotsman

Checked with the wife $14-17 a box for contact lenses

It depends so much on what you need. I have an astigmatism, so my contacts cost quite about twice that. Also, are they long wear, daily wear, made for allergy sufferers, bifocal, etc...? Really variable.

The vision exam doesn't cost a lot -- it's usually the frames and the lenses and the contacts that make up all the cost. Insurance will benefit you if you use it. For example, my husband and I are both myopic as all get out. We need and use our vision insurance and get the most out of it. If your eyes are perfect, it may not be worth it to you.

[Burgandy]

I had my yearly eye exam today. The comprehensive exam was 107.76. Refraction was 15.00. Visual field, extended (I am on a high risk med) was 78.43. Digital photo's 75.00. All for a grand total of $276.19 without glasses. I guess it depends on your needs. I doubt I could afford to go without.

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by Burgandy

I had my yearly eye exam today. The comprehensive exam was 107.76. Refraction was 15.00. Visual field, extended (I am on a high risk med) was 78.43. Digital photo's 75.00. All for a grand total of $276.19 without glasses. I guess it depends on your needs. I doubt I could afford to go without.

Expensive digital photo's I only pay $35 for the photos

[Hoagie58]

With VSP our exams are $15 each. They give you up to $150/person toward cost of frames and lenses. If you have kids, the same applies to them. fOR us, it's an awesome deal!

[NewToYorkSC]

Originally Posted by Hoagie58

With VSP our exams are $15 each. They give you up to $150/person toward cost of frames and lenses. If you have kids, the same applies to them. fOR us, it's an awesome deal!

VSP also gives you $140 towards contacts as well! Great Plan.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by NewToYorkSC

VSP also gives you $140 towards contacts as well! Great Plan.

Agreed, VSP is the way to go - you can easily spend $350 a year on the exam and contacts otherwise.