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Trusted Optometrists in Boulder, CO

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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 18 optometrists in Boulder, CO by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado with a 4.8-star rating from 3,966 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Eyecare Center Of Boulder and Envision Boulder. The average rating across all listed optometrists in Boulder is 4.7 stars from 441 reviews per business on average.

Eye care in Boulder: comprehensive exam $100–$175 without insurance; most vision plans cover 1 exam/year with $10–$25 copay.

Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.

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18

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4.7★

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441

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May 17, 2026

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Top Rated Optometrists

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Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado

4.8(3,966 reviews)

1400 Dry Creek Dr, Longmont, CO 80503, USA

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Eyecare Center Of Boulder

4.9(544 reviews)

1836 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

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Envision Boulder

4.8(631 reviews)

1011 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

Optometrists Rankings in Boulder, CO

#BusinessRatingReviews
#1Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado1400 Dry Creek Dr, Longmont, CO 80503, USA4.83,966
#2Eyecare Center Of Boulder1836 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA4.9544
#3Envision Boulder1011 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA4.8631
#4Altitude Optometry1855 29th St #1E-1156, Boulder, CO 80301, USA4.9490
#5Colorado Eye Center, now part of MyEyeDr.1692 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA4.8516
#6Boulder Eye Surgeons4745 Arapahoe Ave STE 100, Boulder, CO 80303, USA4.8531
#7Krueger Optometry2800 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA4.9277
#8Dr. Bollenbacher & Associates - Boulder Doctors of Optometry2525 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA5.030
#9Boulder Vision Associates5305 Spine Rd STE B, Boulder, CO 80301, USA4.871
#10LensCrafters Optique1855 29th St #1E-1156, Boulder, CO 80301, USA4.7177

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026

All Optometrists in Boulder

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Altitude Optometry

4.9· 490 reviews

1855 29th St #1E-1156, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

5

Colorado Eye Center, now part of MyEyeDr.

4.8· 516 reviews

1692 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

6

Boulder Eye Surgeons

4.8· 531 reviews

4745 Arapahoe Ave STE 100, Boulder, CO 80303, USA

7

Krueger Optometry

4.9· 277 reviews

2800 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

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Dr. Bollenbacher & Associates - Boulder Doctors of Optometry

5.0· 30 reviews

2525 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

9

Boulder Vision Associates

4.8· 71 reviews

5305 Spine Rd STE B, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

10

LensCrafters Optique

4.7· 177 reviews

1855 29th St #1E-1156, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

11

Boulder Family Vision

4.7· 20 reviews

805 S Broadway #101, Boulder, CO 80305, USA

12

Aspen Eyewear

4.6· 103 reviews

2525 Arapahoe Ave unit e-23, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

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Colorado Eye Gallery, now part of MyEyeDr.

4.6· 96 reviews

6545 Gunpark Dr # 250, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

14

College Optical

4.5· 56 reviews

1350 College Ave #100, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

15

MyEyeDr.

4.6· 123 reviews

1645 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

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UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Boulder

4.8· 120 reviews

5495 Arapahoe Ave #101, Boulder, CO 80303, USA

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Pearle Vision

4.1· 145 reviews

2795 Pearl St #100, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

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Vantage Vision Care

4.3· 37 reviews

3100 Arapahoe Ave suite#101, Boulder, CO 80303, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions — Optometrists in Boulder

What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist in Boulder?

An optometrist (OD) performs eye exams, prescribes glasses and contacts, and diagnoses and treats common eye conditions. An ophthalmologist (MD) is a medical doctor who can perform surgery (LASIK, cataract removal, glaucoma treatment) and manages complex eye diseases. For routine vision care and glasses, an optometrist is appropriate and typically less expensive.

Does my vision insurance cover an optometrist visit in Boulder?

VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, and Humana Vision are the major plans. Most cover one comprehensive eye exam per year with a $10–$25 copay, plus an allowance for frames ($130–$200) and lenses. Without vision insurance, a comprehensive exam in Boulder typically costs $100–$175. Contact lens fittings are usually billed separately.

How much do glasses cost in Boulder?

Frames typically range $50–$400+. Lenses add $50–$500+ depending on your prescription, lens material (polycarbonate, high-index), and coatings (anti-reflective, blue-light, photochromic). Many independent optometrists in Boulder can match online retailer pricing if you ask. Warby Parker, Costco Optical, and Zenni (online) typically offer lower prices on frames.

How often should I get an eye exam in CO?

Adults ages 18–60 with no vision problems or risk factors: every 1–2 years. Adults 61+: annually. Children: first exam by age 1 per the American Optometric Association, again at age 3, before starting school, and then annually. Anyone with diabetes, glaucoma, high myopia, or family history of eye disease should be seen annually regardless of age.

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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.

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About This Optometrists Directory — Boulder, CO

This page lists and ranks 18 optometrists serving Boulder, CO as of May 2026. The average verified rating across all listings is 4.7 stars, with an average of 441 customer reviews per business. The top-ranked optometrists in Boulder by our algorithm is Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado (4.8 stars, 3,966 reviews). Eye care in Boulder: comprehensive exam $100–$175 without insurance; most vision plans cover 1 exam/year with $10–$25 copay.

RatingsNearMe uses a transparent, data-driven ranking algorithm that weighs star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment analysis (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability signals (5%). Rankings are not for sale — Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility but must earn their position through real customer reviews. Data sourced from Google Business listings and updated regularly.

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