Eye Doctors in Alabama: 735 Registered Practices
Where they are: Birmingham alone holds 231 of them, 31 percent of the state total. Optometry accounts for 82 percent of Alabama records, and 18 practices register a subspecialty such as retina, glaucoma or pediatric care as their primary code rather than the general code.
What an eye exam costs in Alabama
The registry holds no prices, so nothing here is a quote. The nearest published figure is $95, the median starting exam fee across the 1,280 US retail optical stores that print one on their own store pages (30 September 2026). For a national benchmark somebody does publish, Medicare pays $149.64 for a comprehensive new-patient exam (CPT 92004). In Alabama, the 16 stores publishing a fee have a median of $89 and a range of $75 to $139: two practices in this state differ by more than Alabama differs from the national median.
The bigger lever is which of the 735 practices below you call. Retail optical sits at $50 to $110, independent optometry at $120 to $200, and the 130 Alabama ophthalmology practices at $150 to $300 or more, since those visits are usually medical rather than routine.
Metro areas in Alabama
Metro areas are Census core based statistical areas, so a metro can carry several counties and dozens of towns. Each one below has its own page with the full practice list.
| Metro area | Practices | Optometry | Ophthalmology | Cities | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 231 | 185 | 46 | 38 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Huntsville | 84 | 67 | 17 | 7 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Mobile | 40 | 28 | 12 | 3 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Montgomery | 36 | 29 | 7 | 4 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Auburn-Opelika | 31 | 25 | 6 | 4 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | 30 | 25 | 5 | 8 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | 26 | 22 | 4 | 5 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Tuscaloosa | 26 | 21 | 5 | 4 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Anniston-Oxford | 24 | 22 | 2 | 5 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Dothan | 24 | 15 | 9 | 4 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Albertville | 23 | 21 | 2 | 5 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Decatur | 21 | 19 | 2 | 2 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Gadsden | 18 | 15 | 3 | 4 | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Talladega-Sylacauga | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Cullman | 13 | 11 | 2 | 1 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Enterprise | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Fort Payne | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Russellville | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Ozark | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Selma | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Alexander City | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Troy | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| LaGrange | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
| Scottsboro | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
Cities with the most registered practices
| City | Practices | Optometry | Ophthalmology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 94 | 62 | 32 |
| Huntsville | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Mobile | 33 | 21 | 12 |
| Montgomery | 26 | 19 | 7 |
| Hoover | 24 | 22 | 2 |
| Dothan | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Auburn | 20 | 17 | 3 |
| Decatur | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| Tuscaloosa | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| Florence | 16 | 13 | 3 |
| Anniston | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Gadsden | 14 | 11 | 3 |
| Madison | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Cullman | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Bessemer | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Athens | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Pelham | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Albertville | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Foley | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Opelika | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Fairhope | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Talladega | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Enterprise | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Prattville | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Russellville | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Sylacauga | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Boaz | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Clanton | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Jasper | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Ozark | 6 | 6 | 0 |
City names are the free-text values practices entered in the registry, so nearby suburbs sometimes appear under their own name rather than the main city. The metro pages group them properly.
Practices outside the metro pages
38 practices sit in small metro and micropolitan areas or in rural counties outside any Census metro area, so they are listed here rather than on a page of their own.
| Practice | City | Registered as | Phone on record | Record updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Eye Clinic LLC | Andalusia | Optometry | (334) 222-2020 | August 2015 |
| Ensight Eyecare Registered as James L Barton LLC | Andalusia | Optometry | (334) 222-8561 | April 2024 |
| Kenny R Blackston OD PC | Andalusia | Optometry | (334) 222-6325 | August 2024 |
| Family Eye Care Registered as James H. Poole, O.D. | Ashland | Optometry | (256) 354-2010 | November 2024 |
| Poarch Band of Creek Indians DBA Premier Family Eye Care | Atmore | Optometry | (251) 446-3937 | January 2017 |
| C B McInnish, OD PA | Brewton | Optometry | (251) 867-3635 | April 2008 |
| Cherokee Eye Clinic Co, Inc | Centre | Optometry | (256) 927-4030 | July 2020 |
| Cherokee Eye Clinic, P.C. | Centre | Optometry | (256) 927-4030 | June 2010 |
| Eyemax Vision Center Registered as Selma Family Practice Optometry, Inc. | Demopolis | Optometry | (334) 289-1008 | January 2011 |
| Green Family Eye Care Registered as Gregory Chad Green OD | Demopolis | Optometry | (334) 289-0466 | July 2022 |
| Icare LLC | Demopolis | Optometry | (334) 289-9524 | April 2018 |
| Preferred Eye Care LLC | Demopolis | Optometry | (334) 878-2020 | December 2019 |
| Eufaula Eye Associates, Inc. | Eufaula | Optometry | (334) 687-2545 | February 2010 |
| Primary Eye Care Registered as Aubrey A. Odom, O.D. P.C. | Evergreen | Optometry | (251) 578-2922 | August 2020 |
| Dr. Randy Chad May Registered as May Eye Care, P.C. | Fayette | Optometry | (205) 932-2841 | January 2011 |
| Frederick C. Moses, O.D., P.C. | Fayette | Optometry | (205) 932-2953 | March 2008 |
| Visualeyes - Fayette Registered as Gregory Chad Green, OD, PC | Fayette | Optometry | (205) 932-5286 | June 2022 |
| Gardner Eye Care LLC | Greenville | Optometry | (334) 382-5571 | April 2020 |
| Harriett B Foshee Dr. | Greenville | Optometry | (334) 382-3691 | April 2008 |
| Holman Optometrics LLC | Greenville | Optometry | (334) 382-3691 | January 2021 |
| James Caleb Gardner, O.D. | Greenville | Optometry | (334) 382-5571 | January 2009 |
| Louis Ladon Snellgrove | Greenville | Optometry | (334) 382-5571 | July 2008 |
| James H. Manasco, OD PC | Haleyville | Optometry | (205) 486-4321 | May 2008 |
| Dr Larry Carter Optometrist PA | Hamilton | Optometry | (205) 921-7426 | June 2009 |
| Family Vision Registered as Melissa A Gibson Shotts Optometrist | Hamilton | Optometry | (205) 921-7426 | March 2020 |
| North Mississippi Eye Care Hamilton Registered as Marion Regional Medical Center, Inc. | Hamilton | Ophthalmology | (662) 377-3939 | July 2026 |
| McCormick Eye Care, LLC | Heflin | Optometry | (256) 591-0533 | November 2023 |
| Eye Care Associates Registered as Eyecare Associates, Inc. | Luverne | Optometry | (334) 335-2020 | July 2024 |
| Denney Vision Registered as D & J Optical Inc | Opp | Optometry | (334) 774-9396 | July 2022 |
| Joshua Driver PC | Opp | Optometry | (334) 493-6600 | November 2014 |
| Alabama Optical Registered as Rivertown Capital Inc | Phenix City | Optometry | (706) 289-7546 | March 2026 |
| The Optical Shop Registered as Eye Lab Vision Center, Inc. | Phenix City | Optometry | (334) 480-4015 | February 2026 |
| Dr Charles J Brazeal P C | Roanoke | Optometry | (334) 863-2221 | March 2014 |
| Sulligent Eye Care Registered as Southern Focus, Inc. | Sulligent | Optometry | (205) 698-7020 | October 2011 |
| Eyemax Vision Center Registered as Selma Family Practice Optometry, Inc. | Thomasville | Optometry | (334) 636-0016 | October 2010 |
| Clark Weeks PC | Winfield | Optometry | (205) 487-2860 | April 2008 |
| Wynwood Eye Clinic, Inc | Winfield | Optometry | (570) 523-1533 | November 2007 |
| Robert S Svensen | Woodland | Optometry | (256) 449-2020 | November 2013 |
Phone numbers are the practice location numbers on the NPI record, self-reported and not verified by CMS or by us. The record date is the last time the practice updated its own registry entry.
Retail optical brands registered in Alabama
Records whose legal or trading name contains the brand. Retail chains are the low end of the exam price range, so this is worth checking before you call an independent practice.
| Brand | Records in AL | Price guide |
|---|---|---|
| MyEyeDr | 25 | MyEyeDr exam prices |
| America's Best | 14 | America's Best exam prices |
| Pearle Vision | 1 | Pearle Vision exam prices |
| Visionworks | 1 | Visionworks exam prices |
| Stanton Optical | 1 | Stanton Optical exam prices |
Multi-site practice groups
Names registered at three or more separate Alabama locations. Group practices often run one price list across every office, so a quote from one site usually holds at the others.
| Practice group | Registered locations in AL |
|---|---|
| Myeyedr. | 25 |
| Eye Care Associates | 20 |
| America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses | 14 |
| Advantage Dental Oral Health and Vision Center of Alabama, P.C. | 9 |
| Infocus Eyecare | 8 |
| Family First Vision Care Kentucky | 5 |
| West Point Optical Group | 4 |
| Tuscumbia Eye Center | 4 |
| Invision Ophthalmology PC | 3 |
| Mobile Bay Vision, LLC | 3 |
| Montgomery Eye Physicians P.c | 3 |
| Eyemax Vision Center | 3 |
| Little Eyes on Albertville | 3 |
| Schaeffer Eye Center | 3 |
| Cullman Eye Institute | 3 |
| Visualeyes - Fayette | 3 |
| Uab Eye Care | 3 |
| Total Eye Care | 3 |