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.

Costs for 2020-2021

EXAM	UCSHIP with Blue View Vision	RAFT & FFS
Routine Eye Exam	$10 copay	$90
Standard Contact Lens Exam/Fit (Spherical) Includes 2 f/u within 2 months	$40 copay *	$120 *
Specialty CL Exam/Fit (Astigmatism <2.25.RGP, EW or Color) Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months	$60 *	$140 *
Premium CL Exam/Fit (Astigmatism >2.25, Multifocal or BiToric RGP) Includes 2 follow-ups within 2 months	$80 *	$160 *
Contact Lens Training	$35	$35
Contact Lens Fitting (> 1 brand)	$30	$30
Medical Office Visit (Levels 2-4)	$0 copay	$91-131
Dilation	$20	$20

* = includes routine eye exam

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.