If you have questions regarding the prior. authorization request, call us at 1-800-901-0020. The pharmacy is authorized to dispense up. to a 72-hour supply while awaiting the outcome of this request. Please contact the memberâs. pharmacy. 5. Access our website at www.anthem.com to view the preferred drug list.
Generally, eye exam costs can range from less than $50 (usually at a retail store or optical chain) to $100 or more (usually at a medical clinic or private eye doctor's office). Also, eye exams for contact lenses nearly always cost more than routine eye exams to update your eyeglasses prescription.
Cost of Contacts versus Cost of Glasses. Unless you are planning to buy the most basic glasses and wonât replace them for a few years, contact lenses are almost certain to be cheaper. On average, people spend about $300 on new eyeglasses. A yearâs supply of contact lenses costs an average of $350 to $400.