An America's Best eye exam costs $80, or is free with 2 pairs of glasses
America's Best posts its own prices. An eye exam is $80 if you do not buy glasses, and free if you buy two pairs in the store. Two pairs of single vision glasses with the exam start at $95. A contact lens exam is $130. Many sites still quote $69 and $119, but those are older prices.
What America's Best charges, from its own website
| Eye exam without a two pair purchase | $80 |
|---|---|
| Eye exam with any two pairs of glasses | Free |
| 2 pairs, single vision lenses, with exam | $95 |
| 2 pairs, lined bifocals, with exam | $145 |
| Contact lens exam | $130 |
| Eyecare Club, 3 years | $150 |
Visual field screening, retinal imaging screening and contact lens exams cost extra, but America's Best does not post those screening prices online. Sources: America's Best, 2 pairs of glasses for $95 offer and terms; America's Best, free eye exams page (updated Jul 21, 2026); America's Best, frequently asked questions; America's Best, discounts and promotions.
How America's Best compares
| America's Best, exam without glasses | $80 |
|---|---|
| Eyewear chains nationwide (All About Vision) | $93 average |
| LensCrafters, median of 8 stores | $94.50 |
| Store vision centers nationwide (All About Vision) | $89 average |
| Private practices nationwide (All About Vision) | $144 average |
America's Best's $80 is below the chain and store averages. With two pairs of glasses, the exam costs nothing. Sources: All About Vision, eye exam costs in 2026 (survey of 100 US eye care practices, updated Apr 19, 2026); LensCrafters eye doctor page, Doctors of Optometry, 1430 3rd Ave, New York, NY.
What changes your price
- Whether you buy glasses. Buy two complete pairs for the same person in the store and the $80 exam is free. This works even if you pick pricier frames or lenses.
- Glasses or contacts. The free exam is for a glasses prescription. A contact lens exam is $130 and adds a fitting and a follow up visit.
- Insurance. The two pair offer cannot be combined with insurance, coupons or other discounts.
- Your state. America's Best has different terms in California, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, and in some states the exam is given by an independent practice.
- Extra screenings. Visual field and retinal imaging screenings are sold at extra cost.
How the two pair deal works
The $95 offer uses frames from America's Best's $79.95 selection with basic single vision plastic lenses. Pick two pairs from that selection, both for the same person, and the exam is included. Lined bifocals move the same deal to $145. Upgrades like anti-glare coating or thinner lenses cost extra.
If you only need a prescription, the exam alone is $80. If you were going to buy glasses anyway, the deal can cost less than an exam alone at many other places.
For contact lens wearers, the Eyecare Club costs $150 for three years. America's Best says it covers up to two contact lens exams a year plus discounts on contacts and glasses. One year of exams at $130 each covers most of the fee.
How to judge the price you are quoted
- Ask if you need a glasses exam or a contact lens exam. They are priced apart.
- Ask which screenings are extra, and what each one costs.
- If you use the two pair deal, check both pairs are for the same person.
- If you have insurance, ask if the deal or your plan is cheaper. They cannot be combined.
- Compare with the $80 and $130 posted prices above.
Ways to pay less
- Buy two pairs in the store and the $80 exam is free.
- Wear contacts? Compare the $150 Eyecare Club with paying $130 per exam.
- Use HSA or FSA money, which is not taxed.
- Your prescription is yours. You can buy glasses anywhere after the exam.
How we got these numbers
Every America's Best price on this page is posted by America's Best on its own website: the two pair offer terms, the eye exam page, the FAQ and the promotions page. The comparison rows come from a survey of 100 practices by All About Vision and from LensCrafters' own store pages. Many other sites still say an America's Best exam costs $69 and a contact lens exam $119. Clark.com also reported about $69 in January 2026. America's Best's own pages now say $80 and $130, so we use those. We do not add our own guesses, and this page has no calculator because no source says how each choice moves the price. All numbers were checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much is an America's Best eye exam without insurance?
$80 if you do not buy glasses, or free if you buy two pairs in the store.
Is the America's Best exam really free?
Yes, with the purchase of two complete pairs of glasses for the same person. Otherwise it is $80.
How much is a contact lens exam at America's Best?
$130. The Eyecare Club, $150 for three years, covers up to two a year.
Can I use insurance with the two pair deal?
No. America's Best says the offer cannot be combined with any insurance plan.