Damnit! Why are toric contacts so much more!??!

Techie333 · Jan 20, 2005

It's not fair!! Toric lenses are like 3 times the price of regular ones....sometimes 5x! WHY!?!?!

aphex · Jan 20, 2005

Uhm, because they are made for people with astigmatism... I.E. - More Customized / Specialized

777php · Jan 20, 2005

Studies have shown that people with astigmatism make more money. 😉

DaveSimmons · Jan 20, 2005

Tell me about it -- my glasses cost more than butcher-shop LASIK.

lobadobadingdong · Jan 20, 2005

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Tell me about it -- my glasses cost more than butcher-shop LASIK.

mine are close, my last pair of lenses was $490.

Colt45 · Jan 20, 2005

supply and demand and (possibly) whats the word.. damn.. i forget.

Lola · Jan 20, 2005

it sucks. i have them in both eyes and contacts are pricy... dr never said why. oh well, i deal