Newport Avenue Optometry is the leading eye care practice in Ocean Beach 92107, offering comprehensive exams, contact lenses, and prescription eyewear on Newport Avenue. OB's eye care options are complemented by nearby practices in Point Loma for residents needing specialized vision services.
4822 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-222-0559
Verified4822 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-222-0559
VerifiedNewport Avenue Optometry is the leading eye care practice in Ocean Beach and one of the most reviewed health businesses in the entire neighborhood. Located on Newport Avenue in the heart of OB's commercial strip, the practice offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and prescription eyewear for patients across 92107.
Dr. Eli Ben-Moshe also practices in the OB area, providing an additional option for residents who prefer a solo-practitioner setting. With two eye care providers in a compact neighborhood, OB is reasonably served for routine vision care without requiring a drive to Point Loma or Hillcrest.
A standard comprehensive eye exam in the San Diego area costs $75–$200 without vision insurance, depending on the provider and whether additional testing like retinal imaging or visual field analysis is included. Exam-only visits tend to sit at the lower end, while appointments that include contact lens fitting run higher.
With vision insurance through VSP, EyeMed, or a similar plan, the out-of-pocket cost for a routine eye exam typically drops to a $10–$25 copay. Most vision plans cover one exam per year and provide an allowance toward glasses or contacts. OB residents without vision coverage should ask Newport Avenue Optometry about self-pay pricing.
Newport Avenue Optometry is the closest full-service optometry practice for OB residents, sitting right on the main commercial street. For those seeking additional options or a specific lens specialty, Midway Optometry in Point Loma and Dr. Wilson Phu, O.D. in Point Loma are both well-reviewed practices within a short drive.
The Point Loma and Midway District area offers the nearest cluster of optometry and ophthalmology offices beyond OB. For specialized eye care—glaucoma management, cataract evaluation, or LASIK consultations—OB patients are typically referred to ophthalmologists in Hillcrest or the broader central San Diego medical area.
Newport Avenue Optometry carries a selection of prescription eyeglasses and fits contact lenses as part of their full-service optometry practice on Newport Avenue. Patients can get an exam, select frames, and order lenses in the same visit without leaving the neighborhood.
For residents who prefer to shop for frames separately, OB's independent shops occasionally carry sunglasses with prescription options, and online retailers can fill a prescription from any OB eye exam. For specialty contacts—scleral lenses, multifocal contacts, or ortho-k for myopia control—check whether Newport Avenue Optometry or a Point Loma eye care provider handles the fitting.
Most optometry practices in the OB and Point Loma area accept major vision plans including VSP, EyeMed, and Davis Vision. Some also accept medical insurance for eye health conditions like dry eye, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy screening, which are billed differently than routine vision exams.
Patients should confirm that their specific plan is accepted before booking, as network participation varies even among practices that accept the same carrier. Newport Avenue Optometry and the Point Loma optometry offices each maintain their own insurance panel lists—calling ahead saves time and prevents billing surprises at checkout.
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