--- title: Cost analysis of contact lenses description: Learn more about how to increase your contact lens revenue. image: https://blog.drcontactlens.com/hubfs/Staff%20ordering-4.jpg --- [![Dr. Contact Lens](https://blog.drcontactlens.com/hubfs/DCL%20Logos/dcl-logo-primary.png)](https://drcontactlens.com) - [About](https://drcontactlens.com/about) - [Blog](https://blog.drcontactlens.com) - [Contact](https://drcontactlens.com/contact) - [See What Your Patients See](https://portal.drcontactlens.com/users-demo?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=nav-cta&utm_campaign=weekly-nurture) # Cost analysis of contact lenses ![Jennifer](https://blog.drcontactlens.com/hubfs/Email%20Nurturing/jenn-tabiza-avatar.jpg) Jennifer Nov 4, 2020, 10:29:55 AM ![](https://blog.drcontactlens.com/hubfs/Staff%20ordering-4.jpg) #### What do we really make on contact lenses? We've tracked the steps it takes your staff to process a single contact lens order from order to dispense *and it is about 15 minutes* (If they pick up after the first attempt to remind the patient). What does it cost you to ship everything home and save 300 hours of staff time a year? Let's break it down: **BOX QUANTITY              DISPENSE METHOD                                       COST IN STAFF TIME**                                                                                                                                      ---             2            ORDERED FROM DISTRIBUTOR, DISPENSED IN OFFICE (15+ min)                    $4.50           2            DISPENSED FROM INVENTORY  (10+ min)                                                 $3.00           2            DIRECT SHIP TO PATIENT (1 min with DCL)                                     $1.00- $5.99         4-8           DIRECT SHIP TO PATIENT  (1 min with DCL)                                              $1.00 \*Based on staff $18/hourly rate #### Method #1: Dispensing from office 30% of patients won't re-order from you (200 pts on average) = **$50,000 potential lost revenue** 10% orders are returned (staff time + shipping costs + 80 orders of lost revenue) = **$16,000+ potential lost revenue** 300 hours staff time per every 1000 orders (1-2 OD practice) = **$5400 processing orders annually**  No option for walking scripts (250 pts on average) = **$100,000+ potential lost revenue** **Total potential loss for dispensing in office = $170,000+ for a 1-2 OD practice** #### Method #2: Shipping orders home with a reminder system to re-order 15-20% orders won't qualify for free shipping = **$700 shipping costs annually** Capture 50% of lost re-order revenue + walking scripts = **$75,000+ gain in revenue** No more returns = **$16,000 gain** Saving of staff time = **$5,400+ spent on revenue producing tasks like sales, booking appointments, selling eyewear** Total potential gain for shipping all orders home = **$95,000+ annually for a 1-2 OD practice** [**Want to know more about lost ROI? Check out more here**](http://drcontactlens.com/roi) #### The big question ***Would you invest in a technology that could help you potentially capture over $95,000+ in sales and save you endless hours of staff time?*** [Dr. Contact Lens](http://drcontactlens.com/doctors) is a win-win for **you, your staff and your patients.** **You win**, because your practice grows while you focus on patient care. **Your staff wins** because they can add more value to your practice rather than dwindling endless hours processing contact lens orders. **Your patients win** because you are finally offering them what they have been asking for for decades - convenience. [Dr. Contact Lens](http://drcontactlens.com/doctors) is a re-order reminder system, digital Rx inside your contact lens store, a one click ordering platform unavailable to your patients on any other website, marketing tools, business analytics and so much more. **Join the future of contact lens sales today - don't miss this opportunity to elevate your practice.**  [![Book a Practice Assessment](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6987820/088b3e71-ef55-4a55-8e9b-ee56f2d6470e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6987820/088b3e71-ef55-4a55-8e9b-ee56f2d6470e)                                                                                                                                      See what it looks like when a practice puts this into action. No meeting required. Experience the platform through your patient's eyes. Dr. Contact Lens - [About](https://drcontactlens.com/about) - [Blog](https://blog.drcontactlens.com) - [Contact](https://drcontactlens.com/contact) - [Support](mailto:support@drcontactlens.com) © 2026 Dr. Contact Lens. All rights reserved.