Eye Exams & Optometry · San Jose
Comprehensive eye exams in San Jose.
New patients welcome.
Your eyes deserve more than a vision check. At Eye Medical Clinic — serving the Bay Area for over 75 years at 220 Meridian Avenue in San Jose — your exam is performed by a doctor of optometry at a full medical eye clinic, with ophthalmologists down the hall if your eyes ever need more than glasses.
- Serving the Bay Area for over 75 years
- VSP & EyeMed vision plans accepted
- Glasses and contacts fitted on site
Your Exam
What a comprehensive exam covers
A comprehensive eye examination is a medical look at your eyes — not just a lens check.
An accurate prescription
Measured by a doctor, and brought fully up to date — the foundation for glasses or contacts that actually work for you.
Screening that matters
We screen for conditions a quick vision check can miss — glaucoma, cataracts and retinal changes among them.
Plain-English answers
A clear explanation of what we find, and what it means for your eyes — no jargon, no mystery.
A plan, same day
Whether that’s new glasses today or a referral to one of our own specialists, you leave knowing the next step.
Your Optometrist
Christina Nguyen Deane, OD
A therapeutic optometrist with Eye Medical Clinic since 1995, Dr. Deane provides comprehensive eye examinations and is licensed to diagnose and treat primary-care eye conditions.
- ✓Specialist in fitting contact lenses for keratoconus, eye trauma, corneal transplants and irregular corneas
- ✓Cosmetic and multifocal contact lens fittings
- ✓Former U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps lieutenant
- ✓Fluent in Vietnamese
Insurance
Your vision plan is welcome here
Vision plans
We accept VSP and EyeMed Vision Care — the two largest vision plans — which typically help cover exams, frames and lenses.
Medical insurance
We accept plans from dozens of providers across California. See the full list on our Insurance + Financing page.
Questions about coverage?
Call us at (408) 869-3400 and we’ll verify your benefits before your visit.
Financing
We partner with CareCredit, so you can spread out-of-pocket costs over convenient monthly payments. Ask our counselor at your visit.
For every age
How often you need an eye exam
How often should I have an eye exam?
To ensure a lifetime of healthy vision, our eye care experts at Eye Medical Clinic recommend that you schedule a comprehensive eye exam every year.
Pediatric Eye Exams
For children, regular eye exams are as important as regular medical checkups. Since so much of what is presented in a classroom setting is presented visually, children must be able to see well in order to be ready to learn.
The eye care experts at Eye Medical Clinic recommend that children should have their first pediatric eye exam at 6 months of age, another exam at age three and again at the start of school, with annual exams thereafter. Children with risk factors (such as premature birth, developmental delays and a family history of eye disease) should see an eye doctor more frequently.
Adult Eye Exams
For adults to maintain a lifetime of healthy vision, Eye Medical Clinic recommends annual comprehensive eye exams. Adults who have certain risk factors should have more frequent eye exams. Vision-related risk factors for adults include:
- Family history of eye disease (glaucoma, macular degeneration)
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- Taking prescriptions that may have eye-related side effects
- A visually demanding occupation or one that may pose hazards to the eyes
- Previous eye injuries or eye surgery
If you have any doubts about how often you (or your children or parents) should have your eyes examined, ask our experienced Eye Medical Clinic doctors for guidance. We are happy to help!
What’s the Difference Between a Vision Screening and a Comprehensive Eye Exam?
A vision screening is a quick, limited test used to identify possible vision problems. Screenings might be performed by a school nurse or at the pediatrician’s office; even at the DMV! But a vision screening is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam.
The Optical Shop
After your exam, walk down the hall — not across town
Our optical department carries designer frames and premium lenses, standard and specialty contact lenses — with fitting and adjustments done the same visit. Walk out with your glasses sorted.
- Designer frames & sunglassesA curated selection, with premium lens options to match — progressives, high-index, photochromic and anti-reflective coatings.
- Contact lenses, simple to specialtyDaily disposables to keratoconus and post-transplant fittings — Dr. Deane specializes in the hard cases.
- Same-visit fittingMeasured and adjusted to your face and your prescription before you leave.
- Same-day adjustments & repairsDuring optical hours — just walk in.
Request an Appointment
Book your eye exam
Prefer the phone? Fastest way in: (408) 869-3400. Online requests are monitored during business hours.
Visit Us
On Meridian, in the heart of San Jose
220 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Between San Carlos and Park Avenue
Free parking in our on-site lot.
Office & Optical Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Same-day adjustments and repairs during optical hours — just walk in.
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