Eye on contact prices (Los Angeles Times)

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Eye on contact prices (Los Angeles Times)

Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:22:31 GMT

Most wearers buy lenses from their doctors, but chain retailers and Internet sources can be cheaper. Some shopping tips for the wary.

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[Paul Farkas]

Which PR agency will take credit for this piece?

The article is well balanced and could have been helped for placement by either an AOA PR agency or a mail order company. I suspect the latter.

 

[Daniel Navarro]

It mentions a study from 2005 saying the most expensive cl's are from OD's. At 2007, the results could be different. I know I have decreased my pricing to become alot more competative. Also, it metions that the patients get to "experiment" with different lenses using the Dr's free lenses. I thought that sent the wrong message. But at least an OMD was not interviewd instead of an OD.

 

[Erika Densmore]

"For example, lenses meant to be replaced every several weeks might cost about $100 a year..."


---so, which 2-wk disposable are people able to buy for approx. $12/box??