Cost of Optometry Exams and Products
To make an appointment, or to arrange pickup, call the Optometry Department at (858) 534-2602.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 information about your plan vision plan, please call Anthem Blue View Vision at (866) 940-8306.
Costs for 2021-2022
EXAM | UCSHIP with Blue View Vision |
RAFT & FFS |
---|---|---|
Routine Eye Exam | $10 copay | $90 |
Standard Contact Lens Fit (Spherical) Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months |
$40 ($50 total with routine eye exam) |
$40 ($130 total with routine eye exam) |
Specialty Contact Lens Fit (Astigmatism <2.25.RGP, EW or Color) Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months |
$55 ($65 total with routine eye exam) |
$55 ($145 total with routine eye exam) |
Premium Contact Lens Fit (Astigmatism >2.25, Multifocal or BiToric RGP) Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months |
$75 ($85 total with routine eye exam) |
$75 ($165 total with routine eye exam) |
Contact Lens Training | $35 | $35 |
Contact Lens Fitting (> 1 brand) | $30 | $30 |
Medical Office Visit (Levels 2-4) | $0 copay | $54-200 |
Dilation | $20 | $20 |
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 the late fee if there is insufficient time for the patient to be seen.
- Exams - $30
- Follow-Ups - $20
- CLS Training - $20
- Dilations - $20
- Office Visits - $20
Listings of optometry service providers in San Diego County can be found at the UCOP website
Frames and Lenses
High quality designer frames are sold at low student prices. Some of the designer frames we carry include:- Calvin Klein
- Charles Stone
- Chloe
- Dolce & Gabbans
- LaCoste
- Longchamp
- MODO
- Penguin
- Prada
- Ray-Ban
- Salvatore Ferragamo
- Scott Harris
- Tom Ford
- Toms
- Tory Burch
- Trina Turk
- Versace
- William Morris
Lens options: Zeiss Smartlife Lenses, Digital Lens Technology, specialty coating, sun lenses and outdoor lenses.