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Optometrist cost in Birmingham, AL

A typical Optometrist figure in Birmingham is about $103 per exam, about 14% below the national figure of $120.

Typical cost

Typical in Birmingham

$103

per exam

Fair price range: $52 to $189

On the low end
$52
On the high end
$189

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Birmingham. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 1.3%past year

Up 13.1%over five years

How prices for eyeglasses and eye care have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Eyeglasses and eye care, CUUR0000SEMC03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Contact lens fitting
  2. Imaging
  3. Insurance
  4. Retail glasses
  5. Dilated exam

Ways to pay less

  1. Use vision insurance
  2. Buy frames elsewhere
  3. Ask about contact-lens-only visits
  4. Ask whether you need a retinal scan this year
  5. Compare big-box clinics

Optometrist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Birmingham, AL$103
$52 to $189
National typical$120
$60 to $220
Mobile, AL$101
$51 to $185
Huntsville, AL$108
$54 to $198
Montgomery, AL$99
$49 to $180
Augusta, GA$103
$52 to $189
Calhoun, GA$103
$52 to $189

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Questions people ask

Optometrist in Birmingham: what does it cost?

In Birmingham, AL, Optometrist typically costs about $103 per exam, with most prices between $52 and $189.

Why is Birmingham lower than the national price?

Prices in Birmingham run about 14% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.