Vision Clinic

At Cougar Health Services, we know that vision is an important part of your overall health. Taking care of your vision can not only help you see clearly now – it can also help prevent problems down the road.  

Our vision clinic can conduct routine eye exams, treat eye conditions, and help you with eye emergencies. We can also help you find the right glasses and contacts for you.  

So whether you’re experiencing vision issues or just want a new pair of glasses, you can find what you need to take care of your vision right on campus. 

Location
Washington Building
NE Washington St., Pullman

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Services

We are committed to providing professional, highly accessible vision care for WSU students. Our trained eye care professionals provide comprehensive eye exams using state-of-the-art equipment. Services include: 

• Comprehensive eye exams 
• Treatment for eye conditions such as dry eye, allergies, diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration 
• Pre- and post-operative Lasik care

• Eyeglass adjustments and repairs  
• Contact lens fittings 
• Emergency same-day appointments for conditions such as red eye, flashes of light, floaters, and injuries to the eyes/face 

Not located in Pullman? You still have access to the vision clinic for available services. We can fill any current contact lens or glasses prescriptions and, if needed, mail them to you.

Contacts

We can order any brand of contacts to fill your prescription. 

Most contact lens orders arrive within 5-7 business days. If you have a current contact lens prescription and need a refill, please contact us.  

Glasses

Our stock of eyeglass frames and sunglasses includes options to fit most budgets. We have a large inventory of prescription eyeglass lenses in stock and a full-service lab. If we have your prescription lenses in stock, we can have your glasses ready in 1 business day. If we need to order your prescription lenses, they will usually arrive in about 5 business days. 

$200 Cougar Package
The Cougar Package includes selected frames, single vision polycarbonate lenses, and an anti-reflective coating for $200.

Blue Light Protective Eyewear
We sell eyewear from GUNNAR Optics designed to help protect your eyes from artificial blue light from computers, smartphones, and other screens. We also offer a blue light blocking, no-glare coating that can be added to any pair of eyeglass lenses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What eyewear brands do you carry?

  We carry many popular brands like:

  • Burberry 
  • Calvin Klein 
  • Dragon 
  • GUESS 
  • Kate Spade 
  • Longchamp 
  • Prada 
  • Ray-Ban 
  • Scott Harris 
  • Timberland 
  • Tom Ford 
  • TOMS Eyewear 
  • Under Armour 
  • Liberty Sport Sports Goggles 
• What accessories do you sell?

  We carry a variety of eye care products, including:

  • Lubricating Eye Drops 
  • Contact Lens Solutions 
  • Dry Eye Masks 
  • Eyeglass Cases 
  • Eyeglass Len Cleaner 
  • Non-Prescription Sunglasses 
• How does billing work?

  As a specialty clinic, our billing and costs sometimes differ from the Medical Clinic. There’s a charge for office visits and we collect payment at the time of your visit. 

  If you have an insurance plan with vision benefits, we can bill your insurance. We can help you find out what your individual coverage and costs will be and assist you with any necessary paperwork. Contact the billing department for details. 

  For medical services and retail purchases, we accept Visa, MasterCard, check, cash or ApplePay. 

• What if I have an after-hours eye emergency?

  Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

• Will I have my eyes dilated?

  Dilation is an important part of a complete eye exam. Although not every appointment requires dilation, it is best to be prepared that you may need to have your eyes dilated at your appointment. The dilation will make reading things up close difficult and make lights brighter than usual.  This will last for 4-6 hours, although it can last longer in some people.

  Most people will be able to drive short distances once their eyes are dilated as long as they have sunglasses (which we can provide if you don’t have any). However, if you feel uncomfortable driving, or have never driven with your eyes dilated, it may be best to have a driver. 

• I’m not sure if I need vision correction. What should I do?

  Contact the Vision Clinic at 509-335-0360 or cougarhealth.visionclinic@wsu.edu and we will help you schedule an appointment.