It’s that time again — you need new prescription lenses. No matter the specific road that led you to this particular destination, you need new lenses but still love your current frames and aren’t willing to give those up yet. That’s completely understandable, and honestly, a very common theme when purchasing new prescription lenses.
Not all eyeglass lens replacements are created equal: different variables greatly affect a glasses lens replacement cost. These other variables include the research and development that went into the specific pair of prescription lenses you choose, the materials used, production costs, and manufacturing and disbursement costs. It’s also important to note that bifocal and progressive options cost more than single vision lenses.
While the cost of solely purchasing eyeglass lens replacements varies due to different variables, we’ve compiled a list with all of the details you need to know when purchasing a glasses lens replacement:
Single Vision Lenses
Single vision lenses are generally the cheapest option when it comes to eyeglass lens replacements because these eyeglasses only have one optical prescription correction.
The cost of single vision lenses greatly varies by where you decide to purchase the item — many single vision lenses found online can cost upwards of $500. While the range of single vision lenses can be between $10-$700, statistics from VSP states that the national average cost for single vision lenses without vision coverage provided by insurance is $114.
While we understand the need for quality when it comes to single vision prescription lenses, we prioritize making our eyeglass lens replacements affordable. Our single vision lenses start at only $48.
It's understandable that price plays a large factor when choosing eyeglass lens replacements. The cost will increase as the quality increases — our more expensive single vision lenses are of a higher quality as they are high index. Our prices range from $48 for the Essilor Single Vision Clear Plastic CR-39 Lenses to $298 for the Essilor Single Vision Transitions Signature VII High-Index 1.74 Lenses.
There are also options to change the traditional lens color and change the lens treatments — you should always tailor your eyewear to suit your needs.
After all, you should love the eyewear that you use because you quite literally see the world through those lenses.
Bifocal Lenses
Bifocal lenses have become increasingly popular as technology has grown in recent years — many people are turning to bifocal lenses to see their technological devices better. These lenses are great because they provide distance vision correction at the top of the glasses and near vision correction at the bottom. These lenses are great because they’re very easy to get used to, and they aid in both near-sighted vision issues and far-sighted vision issues in one pair of lenses.
Since bifocal lenses contain two different prescriptions, I’m sure it doesn’t come as a surprise that they cost more than single vision lenses. Although, it’s important to note that bifocal lenses are the most cost-effective multifocal lenses available.
Bifocal lenses generally range from about $70-$600. Our bifocal lenses fall right into the broad range, as our bifocal lenses go anywhere between $72-$576.
You will find that you will pay more if you want to personalize your lens to tailor them to your visual needs.
Progressive Lenses
Progressive lenses tend to be the favorite lens option for those who need multifocal lenses, despite the fact that they’re the most expensive option. Progressive lenses generally cost the most because of their modern design — they do not have the distinct line between the distance vision correction at the top and the near vision correction at the bottom like bifocal lenses do.
The effortless look of the progressive lenses heavily contributes to this type of lens becoming a trendy choice for eyeglass lens replacements.
According to Very Well Health, progressive lenses' cost lies anywhere between $175-$250 for the base lens option. Our base option starts at just $70!
Progressive lenses do get quite expensive as soon as you veer away from the base lens.
Premium progressive lenses can get up to $800, while our most expensive progressive lenses are priced at $529. These premium progressive lenses make a very viable eyeglass lens replacement option as they will surely last you a very long time.
Let’s Make it Clear
The cost of prescription lenses varies greatly due to various factors: the cost of producing the item, the quality of materials used, and your eyeglass preferences. We strive to provide quality eyewear for an affordable price — this is why our prices are generally average or even lower than other places that may provide glasses lens replacements.
But here’s a general rule of thumb: multifocal lenses will cost more than singular lenses.
Your choice of eyeglass lens replacements should reflect your visual preferences and needs. You’ll find that you will pay more for your replacement lens if you require a very specific prescription. We offer several services that will tailor your eyeglass lens replacements specifically to your needs.
We understand that glasses aren’t meant to be continuously replaced. That is why it’s our priority to offer you quality and long-lasting prescription lenses that will fit perfectly into your existing frames for a fair price.