How Much Do Scleral Lenses Cost?

Scleral lenses are a type of contact lens that is growing in popularity. They offer a number of benefits over traditional contact lenses, but they can also be more expensive.
In this video, we take a look at how much scleral lenses cost and some of the factors that affect the price.
00:00 Introduction
00:13 How Scleral Lenses Look Like
00:29 How Much Do Scleral Lenses Cost
00:39 Reason #1 - The Doctor Needs To Be Very Well-Trained In Fitting Scleral Lenses
01:21 Reason #2 - Scleral Lens Fitting Uses More Equipment
02:02 Reason #3 - A Lot Of Time And Energy Is Involved
02:54: Reason #4 - Scleral Lenses Are Made From Expensive Material
03:50 Recap
05:58 Financial Support Options
06:38 Conclusion
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Dr. Stephanie L. Woo graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a degree in Biology Science Education, and graduated with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry. She completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, where she was trained to fit highly irregular corneas.
Dr. Woo is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Scleral Lens Society. She is an active GPLI advisory board member and a frequent author to several professional publications including Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens and Cornea Section of the American Optometric Association, Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, and Review of Optometric Business.
Dr. Woo is the owner of Contact Lens Institute of Nevada, a clinic dedicated entirely to custom contact lenses, and is a Past President of the Scleral Lens Education Society, a non-profit organization committed to teaching the art and science of scleral lenses to practitioners.
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[@lxse33]

I live in Australia. Got mine for $980 per eye as of jan 8th 2024. I think thats roughly $655 US

[@mrmartywaring]

I'm glad my insurance covered my scleral lens @ 100%

[@Starwarsgames66]

The fact that I had to fight with my insurance company to get cross-linking for Keratoconus which is a medical condition is just sick. And the fact that they won’t pay for this medically necessary lens for me to be able to see it is just wrong. What’s the point of $600 a month healthcare insurance if it doesn’t cover anything!?

[@markbottoms549]

To have to pay that much and observe the government pay for a sex change is beyond me I hear your comparison and what about the Hippocratic oath that you have taken as a doctor then think of the harm that has been done to men and women that have sex changes and then don’t want them ? The complication that comes with those surgeries and the amount of time given for a warranty for a scaleral lens is sad 90 days and your stuck after that

[@dudebro9420]

Did the cross-linking not work?

[@mohsendoraghi8164]

I live in Iran , I paid 7 euro for fitting the lens , and pay 130 for mini scleral leases, although full scleral lens cost 300.

[@notgoingback]

Got mine 2weeks ago for $3500 in Ghana. Totally worth it! Never knew how beautiful the world is till I got them. Totally worth if if you got the means.

[@Aisha0138]

3500 for both or 1?

[@notgoingback]

For both

[@dansondaniel4454]

Hello!. Did you get them in your local hospital in Ghana?

[@Muzicboy3]

@@notgoingbackis that total cost? And what do you see with them? 20/20, 20/15 or what?

[@shanayatwain3571]

How long does it take for them to expire?

[@vincentgranville964]

Add on to that over the 2 year life of the lenses the following... Saline Disinfection Solution Deprotienization Suction cups Case Often the maintenance can be more expensive than the lens itself over the 2 year lifespan. Chair time is the main bulk of the costs. Very, very expensive but the images you see are crisp, sharp and excellent acuity and clarity.

[@nicholasj.corkigian6683]

So after all the fittings and appointments, how much would a single replacement typically cost?

[@SealedDocs]

Click bait from an eye doctor? Hmmm… I never heard this eye doctor say how much they cost. I did hear her trying to justify how much she charges due to her additional training, appointment time, follow ups, equipment…IMO this eye doctor is charging every patient for what field of training she decided to take, probably so she can charge the highest price.

[@maghniasabri4060]

Do they come colored ? I have one Frey eyes and the who need lense is brown

[@dannymusk6330]

initial evaluation and fitting - $750 followup - $195 both Scleral lenses - $1000 base or $1250 with add on Some initial eval are like $2000 (smh) and up to a few thousand per lenses. Why price difference? Depend on location (HCOL, rent, and salaries variables) and some doctors just wanna charge more. This is in Maryland. If you are in San Francisco or London , good luck getting it cheap. Some good insurance cover 100% for eval plus lenses both if it's medically necessary but most insurance usually won't cover.

[@Kashif314]

Hi Danny what you mean by add on?

[@Muzicboy3]

What brand is that for with your scleral lens that cost that much?

[@Muzicboy3]

@@Kashif314I’m pretty sure he means HOA (high order aborations) … for those who need to add that feature

[@Kashif314]

@Muzicboy3 and what that feature does to contacts?

[@amplifybraindamagecfh6583]

Due financial struggle I managed to do only 1 eye and it costed R$1500,00 back in 2017 (today's money would be something around $300,00 or more). I've tried smaller gas permeable ones before, much cheaper but not even close to the sight improvement and comfort of a scleral lens. Also, it doesn't last forever and recommended time to get a new one is 2 to 3 years. I have keratoconus and that's definitely a hassle.

[@MikeBMW]

Mine were $3500 and well worth it! All included, even my second fitting which improved my vision each time. Also, the comfort and improved vision is immeasurable as any discomfort with prior lenses is now gone.

[@Dredd2007]

It included multiple fittings. Did you get to keep both sets of contacts from each fitting?

[@MikeBMW]

@@Dredd2007 No, I had to return the initial set. The optometrist has to return them to the manufacturer for credit.

[@Kashif314]

Can you please explain a bit. Your first fitting was not ok so you had a replacement? Or if it was ok but optermist wanted to try another set,

[@MikeBMW]

@@Kashif314 First fitting was great but my optometrist knew my vision could be better and altered the lenses a bit with a new set after taking a number of measurements with the first set in place. I'm about 20/30 for distance now but still need readers for reading within about 18" but I'm good with that.

[@Kashif314]

@@MikeBMW thanks bro for the detailed explanation. I also have weak near sight so can you tell me how you manage that. You mentioned you need readers but are you able to see daily things like TV remote or objects that are placed near on a table clearly when wearing your Sclerals? With glasses I have this issue that I am having hard time adjusting to see every day objects which are near.

[@teethree141]

can you wear eye makeup with scleral lenses?

[@praveensaich2844]

when i was insering my scleral lens after few hours my eyes are been rubbish so what should I do for not been rubbish of my eyes

[@TheOne-ry6mt]

My Dr told me about $1800 per contact not including the fitting and other fees.. a lot of insurances don't cover them.

[@unknownsource4359]

most insurances dont cover keratoconus treatments/lenses. Thats some fucked up shit

[@Kashif314]

My advise is to take a plane ticket to some country where these lenses are cheaper. Even with a plane ticket and accommodation you will still pay less than payinh 3600 dollars for a pair of lense.

[@Kashif314]

@@unknownsource4359 same here. We don't have even dental coverage.

[@montyhades]

good thing I am getting mine through the VA, the fitting is what takes longer, since I have astigmatism and my left eye is the bad one that eye is still taking longer to get the right fit. But I am glad I do not have to pay anything.. the numbers I see in the comments are wild, but the vision is amazing with scleras.

[@Muzicboy3]

What is your vision with these Lens? Also, what brand do you use?

[@montyhades]

@Muzicboy3 20/20 or better, my right eye is done with the fitting, and the left is almost done, the brand I have no idea, since the VA does everything I never get to see brands, and I don't really ask either. But right now with my right lenses could wear it for over 8 hours and no fog at all, that's why is important to have the right fit.

[@Muzicboy3]

@@montyhadesthey don’t tell you the exact reading? Like if it’s 20/15 or 20/10? I’ve heard of these lens giving people 20/10 sometime so I was just curious

[@montyhades]

@Muzicboy3 I get 20/15 on the right eye once the lense is settled, but to be honest, I can see way better with the sclera than with glasses, plus they are so comfortable to wear, if you are planning on getting them, you should give it a try, at least I hate wearing glasses and having the scleras it's been a great experience so far and I'm still on the last stages of fitting.

[@Muzicboy3]

@@montyhadescould you please ask what brand they are fitting you in? I’d like to know as I’ve only heard of 2 brands and they are the leading brands so since you like your brand I’d like to know just for comparison purposes. Also you’re lucky to have your insurance cover full cost

[@bruceb9385]

Simple question never answered in video. Read the comments instead.

[@mithunjr10]

dr. I'm from kerala india😭... I'm a keratoconus patient 🥺🥺🥺.... please help me😭😭😭😭😭......after c3r surgery i feel progressing vision blurring what can i do😭😭😭😭😭😭sirrrrrr please help 😭.....'d Can a person with keratoconus lose their eyesight again after doing C3R?

[@Kashif314]

Bro go for Scleral lenses and you ll be able to see again. I haven't tried them but going to try in a week or two but they are the ultimate solution. Regarding C3R sometimes it can happen that a patient needs another C3R but please go to ophthalmologist and this time a different one than you visited before. You need a topography scan and an optermist who is expert in making Sclerals.

[@girish325]

I agree. Don't listen to anyone who wants to fit other types of lenses such as rgp etc. I wasted 20 years without proper vision. Go for it. It is worth the cost, time and effort

[@ayaanmole8611]

90 % of the time its a success do not worry i have in my both eyes and mine cost in india 55k for each

[@richardlocke9559]

Its not the lenses that cost so much. Its the exam cost to fit the correct lense. I have them and they're great. Whats your vision worth ?

[@Muzicboy3]

How much were the lens? And since they are only 1-3 years do you have to pay the full price again?

[@matsm8711]

I'm in Canada cost me 5k out of pocket. This is the greatest rip off I've ever come across in my entire life. My lenses would out more than they were in bc of fogging. This woman is full of it. These cost nothing to make. Jus like when glasses used to cost $600 and now you can get then for 25 bucks. These Dr s are taking advantage of ppl And insurance companies 🙄

[@reyesnovoa4315]

Honestly man I don’t have them but the amount of good reviews these lenses have you can’t make up . I also heard that if it’s fogging that’s a fitting issue

[@1953childstar]

This is not "new technology".. This type of lens was commonly fit since the 1930's and before. When the smaller, more comfortable "corneal" lenses became the "norm", scleral lenses became obsolete. My mother had scleral contact lenses in 1947, so this is not new or "Rocket Science", just greed..

[@Muzicboy3]

What brand did you have?

[@slick4613]

8 min with no answer to the Video title question. The title of the video should be. Why do Scleral Lenses cost so much? Shame on me, I knew better. Female KZbin videos are always full of to much talking with no information. Haha

[@Dredd2007]

Yeahhhhh 🤣

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

Clickbait yep,