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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

Fair price range: $78 to $286

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.

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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
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.