Health & Wellness, District of Columbia
Optometrist cost in Washington, DC
A typical Optometrist figure in Washington is about $156 per exam, about 30% above the national figure of $120.
Typical cost
Typical in Washington
$156
per exam
- On the low end
- $78
- On the high end
- $286
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Contact lens fitting
- Imaging
- Insurance
- Retail glasses
- Dilated exam
Ways to pay less
- Use vision insurance
- Buy frames elsewhere
- Ask about contact-lens-only visits
- Ask whether you need a retinal scan this year
- Compare big-box clinics
Optometrist in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $156 | $78 to $286 |
| National typical | $120 | $60 to $220 |
| Irvine, CA | $156 | $78 to $286 |
| Arlington, VA | $154 | $77 to $282 |
| Bellevue, WA | $158 | $79 to $290 |
| Berkeley, CA | $158 | $79 to $290 |
| Boston, MA | $158 | $79 to $290 |
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Questions people ask
Optometrist in Washington: what does it cost?
In Washington, DC, Optometrist typically costs about $156 per exam, with most prices between $78 and $286.
Why is Washington higher than the national price?
Prices in Washington run about 30% above 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.