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Optical Shops & Optometrists in Singapore: 519 optical shops · complete single-vision glasses typically S$40–S$100 per pair

Updated October 2026How we rank
Every optometrist and optician in Singapore must be registered with the Optometrists & Opticians Board and hold a valid Practising Certificate. Check them on MOH's register. Budget chains sell complete single-vision glasses from about $40–100 including lenses, while progressive lenses start around $160 and branded frames easily pass $300.

21 of the best-documented optical shops in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

The Eye Place

The Eye Place

Chinatown

28+ years in business

2 min walk from Chinatown MRT

First Eyewear Centre

First Eyewear Centre

Bedok

34+ years in business

9 min walk from Siglap MRT

Star Optical Co

Star Optical Co

Orchard

51+ years in business

5 min walk from Orchard MRT

Vision Image Optical Centre

Vision Image Optical Centre

Ang Mo Kio

29+ years in business

5 min walk from Mayflower MRT

Asia Pacific Eye Centre

Asia Pacific Eye Centre

Tanglin

19+ years in business

1 min walk from Napier MRT

EyeWise Vision Clinic

EyeWise Vision Clinic

Tanglin

18+ years in business

1 min walk from Napier MRT

Sincere Optics

Sincere Optics

Bukit Timah

32+ years in business

1 min walk from Beauty World MRT

Eye Zone Excel Optical

Eye Zone Excel Optical

Yishun

22+ years in business

10 min walk from Yishun MRT

Eye Zone Optical

Eye Zone Optical

Toa Payoh

29+ years in business

3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT

Better Vision

Better Vision

Woodlands

21+ years in business

1 min walk from Woodlands MRT

The Lens Men

The Lens Men

Katong

26+ years in business

1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT

Eye Zone Esteem Optical

Eye Zone Esteem Optical

Woodlands

20+ years in business

1 min walk from Marsiling MRT

More optical shops & optometrists

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Longest-running optical shops & optometrists

By ACRA registration date. Track record is one of the few things you can verify before you hire.

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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.

How much do optical shops & optometrists charge in Singapore?

Entry prices published by Singapore optical chains in 2026. Lens upgrades (high-index, blue-light, photochromic, progressive) add to the base price.

  • Complete single-vision glasses, budget chain

    S$40–S$100 per pair

    Frame plus standard lenses; some include an eye check

  • Progressive (multifocal) glasses, budget chain

    S$160–S$300 per pair

    Branded lenses cost much more

  • Eye test at an optical shop

    S$0–S$50 per test

    Often free with purchase of glasses

  • Comprehensive eye exam at a private eye clinic

    S$100–S$300 per exam

Sources: The Money Bees – Affordable spectacle shops in Singapore (2026). Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should an optical shop have?

  • Optometrist / optician registration and Practising Certificate

    Optometrists & Opticians Board (OOB) · Required by law

    All optometrists and opticians providing services to the public must be registered with OOB and hold a valid Practising Certificate.

    Check the official register

How to choose an optical shop

  • Ask whether the person testing your eyes is an OOB-registered optometrist, and check the register if unsure.
  • An optical shop's refraction test checks your prescription, not your eye health. For floaters, flashes, eye pain or sudden vision changes, see an eye doctor.
  • Compare all-in prices for the same lens index and coatings, not just the frame price.
  • For progressives, ask about adaptation support and whether remakes are free if you cannot adjust.

Red flags

  • The staff member doing your eye test cannot show OOB registration.
  • A low headline price that balloons once 'necessary' lens upgrades are added.
  • No written prescription or measurements given when you ask for them.

Questions about optical shops & optometrists in Singapore

How much are spectacles in Singapore?

Budget chains sold complete single-vision glasses from about $40 to $100 in 2026, often with a free eye test. Progressive lenses start around $160 at budget chains, and branded frames or premium progressive and photochromic lenses can easily exceed $300. Compare the same lens index and coatings when shopping around.

Are optometrists regulated in Singapore?

Yes. All optometrists and opticians who serve the public must be registered with the Optometrists & Opticians Board and hold a valid Practising Certificate, renewed with continuing education. You can search the register on MOH's Professional Registration System.

Is the free eye test at an optical shop enough?

It measures your prescription for glasses. It is not a full eye-health examination. If you have diabetes, glaucoma risk, eye pain, flashes or sudden vision changes, see an eye doctor. A comprehensive exam at a private eye clinic costs roughly $100–300.

How many optical shops & optometrists are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 519 optical shops & optometrists in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Orchard (61). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.