Typically, the average cost of a contact lens exam ranging between $69-$180. The average cost of a regular eye exam will vary depending on where you live and the type of optometry office you visit. Zinff does not accept some types of insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. However, their basic eye exams cost between $64 and $118, depending on where you are located and what you need. For example, they can fit you for contact lenses, but there will be a surcharge on top of the basic eye exam cost.