US contact lens price index
How the advertised prices of contact lenses moved each month across online stores in the United States.
September 2026
- 12.6% of the 1,097 store prices we track for contact lenses changed at least once in September 2026.
- 137 of the 139 price changes came from two stores: LensesForLess changed 93 prices (median +11.2%) and Lensabl changed 44 prices (median +21.4%).
- 83 of the 87 lenses kept the same lowest price all month; 4 got dearer and none got cheaper.
All editions
| Edition | Stores | Store prices | Changed price | Rose / fell | Monthly cost, both eyes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Out November 3, 2026 | ||||
| September 2026 | 12 | 1,097 | 12.6% | 125 / 12 | $39.26 → $39.26 |