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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for an Optometrist in Alexandria, book an appointment, and see the Optometrist within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Optometrists in Alexandria who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for an Alexandria Optometrist who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Optometrists in Alexandria and book appointments instantly. You can search for Alexandria Optometrists by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Alexandria Optometrists on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Optometrists in Alexandria who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Alexandria Optometrists with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Optometrists in Alexandria who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Optometrists in Alexandria on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Optometrists who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Optometrists in Alexandria who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for an Optometrist who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Optometrists in Alexandria. Many Optometrists offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
As of February 2026, Alexandria, VA, has about 55 licensed optometrists. (Medpro)
Virginia has a notably stronger presence of optometrists than the U.S. overall, about 37% higher. In other words, optometrists are more common in Virginia’s workforce compared to the national picture. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
According to the 2023 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Virginia has 1,480 licensed optometrists, providing residents in Alexandria, VA with a variety of local options for eye exams, vision care, and treatment of chronic eye related conditions like cataracts or diabetic retinopathy. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,2023)
In February 2026, around 158 patients booked appointments with optometrists in Alexandria, VA through Zocdoc.
The best-rated optometrists in Alexandria, VA, are those with high patient reviews for care quality, bedside manner, and appointment availability. You can explore top-reviewed doctors on Zocdoc and book instantly.
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