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Cost of Optometry Exams and Products

Schedule your comprehensive eye exam by logging onto MyStudentChart > Click on visits > Schedule an appointment > Choose Comprehensive Eye Exam

To place an order for glasses/contacts, call the Optometry Department at (858) 534-2602. You may also walk-in during normal business hours to place your order. If you have questions, email us at SHS-Opto@health.ucsd.edu.

Insurance

Undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in the Blue View Vision Plan (Anthem) receive significant discounts on exams and products. Those with UC SHIP or RAFT are eligible for discounts only at the UCSD Student Health Services Optometry Clinic. To find out more details about your vision plan, please visit UC SHIP or call Anthem Blue View Vision at (866) 940-8306.

Costs for 2024-2025

EXAM UC SHIP
with Blue View Vision		 RAFT & FFS
Routine Eye Exam $10 copay $90
Standard Contact Lens Fit
(Spherical) 
Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months		 $0
($10 total with routine eye exam)		 $40
($130 total with routine eye exam)
Specialty Contact Lens Fit
(Astigmatism ≤ 2.25, Spherical RGPs)
Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months		 $15
($25 total with routine eye exam)		 $61.11
($151.11 total with routine eye exam)
Premium Contact Lens Fit
(Astigmatism ≥ 2.75, Multifocal, Aspheric/Toric RGPs)
Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months		 $35
($45 total with routine eye exam)		 $83.33
($173.33 total with routine eye exam)
​Contact Lens Training $35​ ​$35
Medical Office Visit (Levels 2-4) $0 copay $54-200
​Dilation $20​ ​$20
Retinal Imaging - Optomap $39 $39

Late Fee Policy

A fee will be charged to your University account for late arrival after the 10 minute grace period, appointment no-shows, or failure to cancel at least 4 hours before your appointment.

Late arrivals may be charged a late fee if there is insufficient time for the patient to be seen.

  • Exams - $30
  • Follow-Ups - $20
  • Contact Lens Training - $20
  • Dilations - $20
  • Office Visits - $20

Frames and Lenses

Frame brands available at SHS Optometry include:

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  • Badgley Mischka
  • Calvin Klein
  • DKNY
  • Glen Lane
  • Gucci
  • Life is Good
  • Miu Miu
  • Nike
  • Paradigm
  • Penguin
  • Prada 
  • Ray-Ban
  • Salvatore Ferragamo
  • Trina Turk
  • Vera Bradley
  • Vera Wang

Lens options:

  • Zeiss Smartlife Lenses
  • Anti-Fatigue Lenses
  • Specialty Coatings: Anti-reflective, Scratch Resistance, UV, Blue Light Protection
  • High Index: Thinner and lighter lenses
  • Transitions/Photochromatic
  • Non-Prescription and Prescription Sunglasses
  • Polarized Sunglasses
  • Tint (including solid and mirror)

Other Optometry Service Providers

Listings of optometry service providers in San Diego County can be found at the UCOP website