How much is an America's Best eye exam?
An America's Best eye exam costs $80, or free with 2 pairs of glasses. What changes your price is below.
Buy 2 pairs of single vision glasses for $95 and the exam is free. Its FAQ lists a contact lens exam at $130. Exams are done by independent eye doctors in some states.
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Middle of the range: $80
What you are paying for
How we calculate this
Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.
What does America's Best charge?
| Eye exam, alone | $80 (America's Best). |
|---|---|
| Eye exam with 2 pairs of glasses | Free. |
| 2 pairs, single vision | $95 with frames from the $79.95 group. |
| 2 pairs, lined bifocals | $145 (Groupon, Aug 2026). |
| 2 pairs, progressives | $195. |
| Contact lens exam | $130 (America's Best FAQ). |
What pushes a quote up
| Glasses deal | The exam is free with 2 pairs. |
|---|---|
| Contacts | A contact lens exam costs more. |
| Extra screening | Visual field and retina photos cost extra. |
| Lens upgrades | Coatings and thin lenses add cost. |
| Insurance | The $95 deal cannot be combined with insurance. |
America's Best eye exam cost by region
| Lower cost states | $0 to $65. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $0 to $80. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $0 to $105. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. The offer is similar at most stores; some franchise stores may differ.
How the free exam works
The exam is free when you buy two complete pairs of glasses for the same person. The $95 price uses frames from the $79.95 group with plain single vision plastic lenses. Upgrades like coatings cost extra, but America's Best says the exam stays free.
The deal cannot be combined with insurance or other coupons. With a vision plan, VisionCenter.org says most people pay a copay of about $10 to $40 for the exam.
Eyecare Club
America's Best says its Eyecare Club gives 3 years of free contact lens exams, up to 2 a year. Ask the club price at your store.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask if the exam is free with your glasses order.
- Ask the price of any lens upgrade.
- Ask if retina photos cost extra.
- Ask if they take your vision plan.
- Ask for your written prescription.
Ways to pay less
- Use the 2 pair deal if you need glasses anyway.
- Skip coatings you do not need.
- Compare with your vision plan price.
- Use an FSA or HSA.
- Join the Eyecare Club if you wear contacts.
Before you decide
A worked example
Say you need glasses and an exam. At a chain that charges $110 for the exam plus glasses, you could spend $250 or more. At America's Best, 2 pairs and the exam cost $95 if you pick from the $79.95 frames. Add anti glare coating and the total goes up, so ask first.
See our eye exam cost and LensCrafters eye exam pages.
FeeGuides.com is not linked to America's Best.
This page is price information, not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor about your own care.
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