Normal Heights and Kensington list three eye care providers in 92116, led by Heights Optometry on Adams Avenue and Catherine F. Soriano, OD. Comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, prescription eyewear, and medical eye evaluations are available along the Adams Avenue corridor with both scheduled and online booking options.
2404 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
+1 619-291-3836
Verified3404 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
+1 619-431-5393
Verified2404 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
+1 619-614-8464
VerifiedHeights Optometry at 3404 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights is the primary full-service optometry practice in the area, handling comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and prescription eyewear. The practice opened in 2015 as part of The Vision Collective, which also runs locations in North Park and La Mesa — the Adams Avenue office carries over 800 frames from independent and eco-friendly designers, with Dr. Meredith Walton leading the clinical team.
Catherine F. Soriano, OD provides a second full-scope optometry option in the area, covering routine vision screenings, medical eye evaluations, contact lens prescriptions, and management of conditions like dry eye and glaucoma monitoring. The eye care subcategory lists all three providers in 92116.
Heights Optometry sits directly on Adams Avenue at 3404, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is walkable from the heart of Normal Heights and accessible by bus on the Adams Avenue corridor.
Annual eye exams are recommended even for people without vision complaints — optometrists screen for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy that may not cause symptoms in early stages. For patients who wear contacts, a separate contact lens fitting and evaluation is typically required in addition to the standard eye exam.
A comprehensive eye exam in the Normal Heights area typically costs $100 to $200 without vision insurance, depending on whether the visit includes retinal imaging, dilation, or contact lens evaluation. Vision insurance plans like VSP and EyeMed often cover one annual exam with a small copay. Many medical insurance plans also cover eye exams when there is a medical diagnosis (dry eye, infection, glaucoma screening) rather than just a vision correction need.
Contact lens fittings run $50 to $150 on top of the exam fee, and prices for prescription eyewear vary widely based on frame selection and lens options. Heights Optometry carries frames at multiple price points, including eco-friendly and independent designer lines.
Most optometry practices in the Normal Heights area operate by appointment rather than walk-in, so scheduling ahead is the standard approach for routine exams. Heights Optometry offers online booking through its website for convenient scheduling.
For eye emergencies — sudden vision loss, foreign objects, chemical splashes, or acute eye pain — an urgent care clinic like Perlman Clinic Kensington or a hospital emergency department can provide initial evaluation. For broader eye care options beyond the three providers in Normal Heights, North Park and Hillcrest both have additional optometry and ophthalmology practices.
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