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.

12 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.

28+ years

The Eye Place

Chinatown

28+ years in business

2 min walk from Chinatown MRT

34+ years

First Eyewear Centre

Bedok

34+ years in business

9 min walk from Siglap MRT

23+ years

AS Optics

Somerset

23+ years in business

2 min walk from Orchard MRT

51+ years

Star Optical Co

Orchard

51+ years in business

5 min walk from Orchard MRT

29+ years

Vision Image Optical Centre

Ang Mo Kio

29+ years in business

5 min walk from Mayflower MRT

19+ years

Asia Pacific Eye Centre

Tanglin

19+ years in business

1 min walk from Napier MRT

18+ years

EyeWise Vision Clinic

Tanglin

18+ years in business

1 min walk from Napier MRT

21+ years

Eyecon Optical Singapore

Kampong Glam

21+ years in business

5 min walk from Lavender MRT

20+ years

Kwong Shin

Bugis

20+ years in business

3 min walk from Bras Basah MRT

32+ years

Sincere Optics

Bukit Timah

32+ years in business

1 min walk from Beauty World MRT

22+ years

Eye Zone Excel Optical

Yishun

22+ years in business

10 min walk from Yishun MRT

29+ years

Eye Zone Optical

Toa Payoh

29+ years in business

3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT

Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.

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Compare 8 optical shops side by side

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

The Eye Place
Area
Chinatown
MRT
2 min · Chinatown
In business
28 yrs
Hours
–
First Eyewear Centre
Area
Bedok
MRT
9 min · Siglap
In business
34 yrs
Hours
Mon–Sat 11:00–19:00
AS Optics
Area
Somerset
MRT
2 min · Orchard
In business
23 yrs
Hours
Mon–Sat 11:30–19:00 · Sun 11:30–18:00
Star Optical Co
Area
Orchard
MRT
5 min · Orchard
In business
51 yrs
Hours
–
Vision Image Optical Centre
Area
Ang Mo Kio
MRT
5 min · Mayflower
In business
29 yrs
Hours
–
Asia Pacific Eye Centre
Area
Tanglin
MRT
1 min · Napier
In business
19 yrs
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:30 · Sat 09:00–12:30
EyeWise Vision Clinic
Area
Tanglin
MRT
1 min · Napier
In business
18 yrs
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · Sat 09:00–12:00
Eyecon Optical Singapore
Area
Kampong Glam
MRT
5 min · Lavender
In business
21 yrs
Hours
–

Business	Area	MRT	In business	Hours
The Eye Place	Chinatown	2 min · Chinatown	28 yrs	–
First Eyewear Centre	Bedok	9 min · Siglap	34 yrs	Mon–Sat 11:00–19:00
AS Optics	Somerset	2 min · Orchard	23 yrs	Mon–Sat 11:30–19:00 · Sun 11:30–18:00
Star Optical Co	Orchard	5 min · Orchard	51 yrs	–
Vision Image Optical Centre	Ang Mo Kio	5 min · Mayflower	29 yrs	–
Asia Pacific Eye Centre	Tanglin	1 min · Napier	19 yrs	Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:30 · Sat 09:00–12:30
EyeWise Vision Clinic	Tanglin	1 min · Napier	18 yrs	Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · Sat 09:00–12:00
Eyecon Optical Singapore	Kampong Glam	5 min · Lavender	21 yrs	–

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

Service	Typical price	What affects it
Complete single-vision glasses, budget chainFrame plus standard lenses; some include an eye check	S$40–S$100 per pair	Frame plus standard lenses; some include an eye check
Progressive (multifocal) glasses, budget chainBranded lenses cost much more	S$160–S$300 per pair	Branded lenses cost much more
Eye test at an optical shopOften free with purchase of glasses	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 a 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.