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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 optometrists in San Mateo, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Hilary Chiem, O.D. with a 5.0-star rating from 551 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Get Your Fix Optics and Optical Illusions of San Mateo | An Optometric Practice - Hillsdale Mall. The average rating across all listed optometrists in San Mateo is 4.7 stars from 203 reviews per business on average.
Eye care in San Mateo: comprehensive exam $100–$175 without insurance; most vision plans cover 1 exam/year with $10–$25 copay.
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Optometrists
Hilary Chiem, O.D.
2220 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA
Get Your Fix Optics
1650 Borel Pl # 100, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
Optical Illusions of San Mateo | An Optometric Practice - Hillsdale Mall
194 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Optometrists Rankings in San Mateo, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hilary Chiem, O.D.2220 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA | 5.0★ | 551 |
| #2 | Get Your Fix Optics1650 Borel Pl # 100, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA | 5.0★ | 419 |
| #3 | Optical Illusions of San Mateo | An Optometric Practice - Hillsdale Mall194 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA | 4.7★ | 517 |
| #4 | Eyeworks of San Mateo214 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA | 4.7★ | 273 |
| #5 | Site for Sore Eyes - San Mateo115 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA | 4.9★ | 343 |
| #6 | Peninsula Eye Physicians and Surgeons101 S San Mateo Dr #310, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA | 3.6★ | 37 |
| #7 | Target Optical2220 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA | 4.8★ | 258 |
| #8 | Foster City Eye Care967 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, USA | 4.8★ | 376 |
| #9 | ENvision Eye Care: Elena Nguyen, MD1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Suite 220, Foster City, CA 94404, USA | 4.9★ | 258 |
| #10 | Winking Bee Optometry1100 Park Pl #10, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA | 5.0★ | 27 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Optometrists in San Mateo
Eyeworks of San Mateo
214 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Site for Sore Eyes - San Mateo
115 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Peninsula Eye Physicians and Surgeons
101 S San Mateo Dr #310, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Target Optical
2220 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA
Foster City Eye Care
967 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, USA
ENvision Eye Care: Elena Nguyen, MD
1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Suite 220, Foster City, CA 94404, USA
Winking Bee Optometry
1100 Park Pl #10, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Borel Eye Doctors of Optometry
1528 S El Camino Real UNIT 101, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
LensCrafters
220 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Third Avenue Optometry
228 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Dr. Angela Hoe, provider of Eyexam of CA
220 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
clear | optometry
138 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Family Eye Center Optometry
1601 El Camino Real Suite 302, Belmont, CA 94002, USA
Focus Optometry
1098 Foster City Blvd #105, Foster City, CA 94404, USA
Laurelwood Optometry
3162 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Parkside Optometry
1880 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Parkside Optometry: Wong Walter A OD
1880 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Optometrists in San Mateo
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist in San Mateo?
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 San Mateo?
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 San Mateo typically costs $100–$175. Contact lens fittings are usually billed separately.
How much do glasses cost in San Mateo?
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 San Mateo 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 CA?
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: June 1, 2026.
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