Youre probably talking about conventional annual replacement lenses. 200 for 1 year. 200÷365 days. Tell me is that dirt cheap or what.I went down a shop to check out getting contact lenses. Ive astig in one eye so seems that dailies are out of the question. It was about $200+ to get a long term one. Is that a good price?
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I wouldn't be surprised that its not silicone hydrogel. There are silicone hydrogen conventional lenses which are more breathable. Its not about price in contact lenses. Its about how healthy you can keep your eyes while enduring the side effects of contact lens wear.
200+ you still have to factor in solution costs, protein treatment costs.
Its your eyes. Price or health? You decide.