Our locator makes it easy to find an eye doctor in your local area. Simply tap the geolocation symbol next to the address field, and your current location will automatically appear. If you want to find an eye doctor in a different location, you may enter a street address or zip code manually.
How can I find an eye doctor near me?
Our locator makes it easy to find an eye doctor in your local area. Simply tap the geolocation symbol next to the address field, and your current location will automatically appear. If you want to find an eye doctor in a different location, you may enter a street address or zip code manually.
What information is provided about eye doctors?
Our locator practice listings provide an address, phone number and mapped driving directions. Some enhanced listings include lists of services, office hours, photos and more.
What kinds of eye doctors can you help me find?
We can help you find an ophthalmologist, optician, or optometrist near you.
How can I find an eye doctor who accepts my vision insurance?
Many of the eye doctor listings in our locator have information about which insurance plans are accepted by the practice. To find an eye doctor who accepts payment from your plan, select your plan from the drop-down.
Our locator lets you choose from over 60 insurance providers, such as VSP, EyeMed Vision Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare.
However, not all listings include vision insurance information, so if your plan-specific search doesn’t produce enough results, try selecting “I’ll pay for myself.”
Can I schedule an eye exam near me?
Some eye doctors provide the ability to begin the appointment scheduling process online, and some include a calendar of available dates. To contact other practices, a tap-to-call button is provided.
Can I find a kids eye doctor and other eye specialists near me?
Routine eye exams are essential for children in school. Experts say more than 80% of information children receive in classrooms is presented visually.
Children with risk factors for vision problems may need their first eye exam earlier than 6 months of age and may need more frequent eye exams throughout childhood.
To find and contact practices that offer pediatric eye exams, select “Pediatric Specialist” under “Specialties” in the filter menu. Other specialties you can search for include: Cornea and Contact Lens Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Binocular Vision Specialist, Geriatric Specialist, Diabetic Specialist, and Dry Eye Specialist.
Get a Vision Prescription
Do I need a prescription to get eyeglasses or contact lenses?
Yes. In the United States, you must get a vision prescription before purchasing prescription glasses and contact lenses. Most people get their vision prescription during an eye exam with an eye care professional. And often, people get more than one prescription at an eye exam – for eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, computer glasses and contact lenses. Something you may not know? Eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions are different.
Buy Glasses or Contact Lenses
Does the locator include glasses stores near me?
Yes. Our locator includes eye doctors (many of whom feature eyewear options in their offices), eyewear stores where you can purchase eyewear and websites where you can purchase eyewear online. It’s your choice where – and how – you want to purchase your glasses or contact lenses. Some people want an eye care professional’s guidance when selecting lenses and frames and checking the fit of contact lenses. Other people prefer to choose from a broad selection of frame styles in stores or research their options online before selecting eyewear that can be tried on in the home or office.
