# Optical Shops & Optometrists in Singapore

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 519
- Matched to a government licence/register: 7
- Median years in business: 18

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

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |  |

## Licences
- **Optometrist / optician registration and Practising Certificate** (Optometrists & Opticians Board (OOB), required): All optometrists and opticians providing services to the public must be registered with OOB and hold a valid Practising Certificate. Check: https://prs.moh.gov.sg/prs/internet/profSearch/main.action?hpe=OOB

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 30)
- [The Eye Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-eye-place), Chinatown · 223 South Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 1998
- [First Eyewear Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/first-eyewear-centre), Bedok · 713 E Coast Rd · 9 min walk from Siglap MRT · registered 1992
- [AS Optics](https://lookup.sg/biz/as-optics), Somerset · Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd · 2 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2002
- [Star Optical Co](https://lookup.sg/biz/star-optical-co), Orchard · 402 Orchard Rd #02-03 Delfi Orchard · 5 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 1975
- [Vision Image Optical Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/vision-image-optical-centre), Ang Mo Kio · 709 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 #01-2591 · 5 min walk from Mayflower MRT · registered 1997
- [Asia Pacific Eye Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/asia-pacific-eye-centre), Tanglin · Gleneagles Hospital, Block, 6A Napier Rd, Level 3 Hospital · 1 min walk from Napier MRT · registered 2007
- [EyeWise Vision Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/eyewise-vision-clinic), Tanglin · 6 Napier Rd, #06-04 · 1 min walk from Napier MRT · registered 2008
- [Eyecon Optical Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/eyecon-optical-singapore), Kampong Glam · 200 Jln Sultan, #08-04 Textile Centre · 5 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2004
- [Kwong Shin](https://lookup.sg/biz/kwong-shin), Bugis · 12 Duke's Rd · 3 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · registered 2005
- [Sincere Optics](https://lookup.sg/biz/sincere-optics), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road #03-20 Beauty World Centre · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 1994
- [Eye Zone Excel Optical](https://lookup.sg/biz/eye-zone-excel-optical), Yishun · 101 Yishun Ave 5, #01-97 Chong Pang City (Shopping Belt) · 10 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2004
- [Eye Zone Optical](https://lookup.sg/biz/eye-zone-optical-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 178 Toa Payoh Central, #01-208 · 3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 1997
- [Better Vision](https://lookup.sg/biz/better-vision-woodlands), Woodlands · Woodlands Sq, #02-17 · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · registered 2005
- [Better Vision](https://lookup.sg/biz/better-vision), Jurong East · 3 Gateway Dr, #B1-32 Westgate · 1 min walk from Jurong East MRT · registered 2005
- [Better Vision](https://lookup.sg/biz/better-vision-novena), Novena · 238 Thomson Rd, #02-39/40 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2005
- [The Lens Men](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-lens-men), Katong · 85 Marine Parade Central, #01-668 · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 1999
- [D'Optometrists](https://lookup.sg/biz/doptometrists), Raffles Place · 11 Collyer Quay, #02-17 The Arcade · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 1993
- [Eye Zone Esteem Optical](https://lookup.sg/biz/eye-zone-esteem-optical), Woodlands · 301 Woodlands Street 31, #01-259 Fuchun Neighbourhood Centre · 1 min walk from Marsiling MRT · registered 2006
- [Tampines Optical and Contact Lens Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/tampines-optical-and-contact-lens-centre-tampines), Tampines · Block 825 Tampines Street 81, #01-72 · 9 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2002
- [Ong's Optics & Contact Lens Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/ongs-optics-and-contact-lens-centre), Jurong West · 498 Jurong West Street 41, #01-468 · 7 min walk from Lakeside MRT · registered 1986
- [Optics Premier](https://lookup.sg/biz/optics-premier), Somerset · 176 Orchard Rd, # 03-13 The Centrepoint · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 1993
- [Better Vision](https://lookup.sg/biz/better-vision-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, #02-30 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2005
- [Eye Zone Optical](https://lookup.sg/biz/eye-zone-optical), Choa Chu Kang · 143 Teck Whye Lane · 5 min walk from Teck Whye LRT · registered 1997
- [Admiralty Optical](https://lookup.sg/biz/admiralty-optical), Woodlands · RP (Republic Polytechnic Centre), 3 Woodlands Ave 9 · 3 min walk from Admiralty MRT · registered 2005
- [Tampines Optical and Contact Lens Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/tampines-optical-and-contact-lens-centre), Queenstown · 57 Dawson Rd · 7 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2002
- [OJO Optometry](https://lookup.sg/biz/ojo-optometry), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #03-01 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2008
- [Tampines Optical and Contact Lens Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/tampines-optical-and-contact-lens-centre-woodlands), Woodlands · 888 Woodlands Drive 50 · 8 min walk from Admiralty MRT · registered 2002
- [Dr Leo Adult and Paediatric Eye Specialist](https://lookup.sg/biz/dr-leo-adult-and-paediatric-eye-specialist), Somerset · 3 Mount Elizabeth, #10-04 Medical Centre · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2011
- [Eye Theory](https://lookup.sg/biz/eye-theory), Kallang · 5 Stadium Walk, #01-18/19 Leisure Park Kallang · 2 min walk from Stadium MRT · registered 2009
- [Specshop](https://lookup.sg/biz/specshop), Serangoon · 3 Maju Ave, Garden Estate · 19 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · registered 2014

## By area
- Orchard: 61
- Somerset: 35
- Downtown Core: 34
- Tampines: 26
- Queenstown: 22
- Bukit Merah: 20
- Geylang: 20
- Yishun: 20
- Bedok: 19
- Hougang: 19
- Novena: 19
- Ang Mo Kio: 17
- Bishan: 15
- Jurong East: 15
- Jurong West: 15

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- Optometrists & Opticians Board: https://www.oob.gov.sg/
- The Money Bees – Affordable spectacle shops in Singapore (2026): https://themoneybees.co/blog/affordable-spectacle-shops-in-singapore

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.