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Most affordable spectacles shops for prescription glasses

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Most affordable spectacles shops for prescription glasses

Not sure where to get prescription glasses on the cheap? We’ve done the legwork for you and rounded up a list of optical shops in Singapore that give you the best price.

by Si Jie Lim  /   September 23, 2020
Cheapest spectacles shops to get prescription glasses

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Did you know that Singapore has one of the highest rates of myopia in the world? With 83% of young adults categorised as myopic, Singapore is often labelled as the ‘Myopia Capital of the World’.

But as any glasses-wearer would attest, spectacles don’t come cheap in Singapore.

That said, that doesn’t mean affordable options are impossible to find – you just need to know where to look.

Here’s a curated list of cheap spectacle shops in Singapore where you’re guaranteed to get prescription glasses at a bargain.

But, before we elaborate on the list, here’s a lowdown on basic facts on spectacles and why they are so pricey.

What are the different types of lenses available?

In general, there are five types of lenses that you can choose from. Each of these lenses come at a different cost, ranging from $19 to a few hundred dollars.

Type Of LensPrice FactorRemarks
Standard Lens$19 – $250–
High Index Lens / Anti-Scratch Lens / Anti-Reflective LensSame cost as standard lensEnhanced version of the standard lens (i.e. thinner, anti-scratch, anti-reflective)
Anit-Blue Ray / Computer LensStandard/High index lens + $100Blocks out harmful blue rays that are emitted by computer screens
Transition LensStandard/High index lens + $100Able to darken when exposed to sunlight, turning lens into sunglass lens.
Progressive LensStandard/High index lens + $100 onwardsComes with lens for both long-sightedness and short-sightedness

Why are some spectacles more expensive than others?

One of the major contributing factors to the cost of your spectacles is the type of lens you choose. The lens is almost as expensive (or more expensive, in most cases) as the spectacle frame itself. If you choose to go for progressive lens, it can easily set you back by at least $300-$400.

The other factor is the quality of your lens. Two lenses that serve the same function (i.e. progressive lens) can be priced differently, depending on the brand. For instance, a pair of lenses from Hoya is easily more than 10 times the cost of a non-brand one that you order from Taobao. In essence, you are paying more for the assurance of quality.

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Most affordable spectacles shops for prescription glasses
Where can you buy cheap prescription glasses in Singapore?
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Here’s a curated list you’ve been waiting for — 10 optical shops in Singapore that sell cheap prescription glasses.

Optical Shop Name Address Operating Hours Contact Number Price Range
Foptics 58B Pagoda Street #03-01, Singapore 059217 (Chinatown Exit A, 2 stores after Guardian) 5pm-9pm (Mon – Fri)
2pm-7pm (Sat – Sun)
8892 7146 $15.90 onwards
SmartBuyGlasses – 24 / 7 Only email support (customerservice@smartbuyglasses.com.sg) $18 onwards
Firmoo Optical – – 1-855-487-6006 or live chat or email support $19 onwards
Eyecon Optical 200 Jalan Sultan, #08-04, Textile Centre, Singapore 199018 11am-8pm (Mon – Fri)
11am-5pm (Sat)
9668 8027 $35 onwards
New China Opticians 3 Coleman Street, #01-11 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore 179804 11am-7.30pm (Mon – Sat)
12pm-6pm (Sun)
6337 8441 $55 onwards
Lenskart Multiple locations across Singapore 11am-10pm 9722 2210 $68 onwards
Zoff Multiple locations across Singapore 11am-10pm 6250 5604 $68.60 onwards
Visual Mass 277 Orchard Road, #B2-30 Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858 12:30pm-7.30pm 6702 3480 $95 onwards
Owndays Multiple locations across Singapore 10am-7pm 6222 0588 $98 onwards
Oscar Wylee  Tower 5, 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-426 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983 11am-9pm 6909 7861 $199 onwards for 2 pairs
1. foptics
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foptics is undoubtedly the most affordable optical brand on this list. One of the reasons why foptics manages to keep its cost low is because it doesn’t really maintain a physical optical shop. The only physical location it has is to arrange for an eye examination. Check out their ‘how to buy’ guide to get more information and clarity before making a purchase.

Address: 58B Pagoda Street, #03-01, Singapore 059217 (Chinatown Exit A, 2 stores after Guardian)
Operating Hours: 5pm – 9pm (Mon – Fri); 2pm – 7pm (Sat – Sun)
Contact Number: 8892 7146
Price Range: $15.90 onwards

 

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2. SmartBuyGlasses
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SmartBuyGlasses is also an online-only optical shop and it doesn’t have a store to do eye examinations. Instead, it partners with certified opticians in other optical shops to provide the cursory examinations, which allows them to keep their costs low.

Operating Hours: 24 / 7
Contact Number: Only email support (customerservice@smartbuyglasses.com.sg)
Price Range: $18 onwards

 

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3. Firmoo Optical
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If you have a clear idea of what your myopia prescription is, you might want to consider Firmoo Optical. Bear in mind that it’s an online-only store that doesn’t partner with other optical shops for the eye exam. But it makes up for this seemingly small inconvenience by stocking up a huge collection of frames that starts at only $19 a pair.

Contact Number: 1-855-487-6006, live chat, and email support
Price Range: $19 onwards

 

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4. Eyecon Optical
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If you’re an avid local brand supporter, you might want to check out Eyecon Optical. As a Singaporean company that was established back in 2004, Eyecon Optical specialises in fashionable eyewear for all age groups. It prides itself in making sure that your spectacle choices enhance your personality and lifestyle. Expect quality compatibility with any type of specific medical requirements when you walk into this store.

Address: 200 Jalan Sultan, #08-04, Textile Centre, Singapore 199018
Operating Hours: 11am – 8pm (Mon – Fri), 11am – 5pm (Sat)
Contact Number: 9668 8027
Price Range: $35 onwards

5. New China Opticians
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While traditional optical shops are known to be expensive, New China Opticians is one of the outliers. Here since 1925, New China Opticians has been providing affordable optical service to its customers for more than 95 years. From modern to vintage eyewear, they have plenty of options to choose from at modest prices.

Address: 3 Coleman Street, #01-11 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore 179804
Operating Hours: 11am – 7.30pm (Mon – Sat), 12pm – 6pm (Sun)
Contact Number: 6337 8441
Price Range: $55 onwards

6. Lenskart
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Lenskart is one of the latest disruptors to the eyewear industry with its simple and tech-enabled buying process. If you are a technophile, you will be enthused by the ‘3D Try On’ concept that Lenskart has on its website. It lets you try out more than 2,000 glasses virtually to gauge what suits your style. But if you prefer to try them on physically, you can head to any of the six stores they have across Singapore.

Address: Multiple locations across Singapore
Operating Hours: 11am – 10pm
Contact Number: 9722 2210
Price Range: $68 onwards

7. Zoff
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Zoff is an optical shop that started back in 2001 in Japan. It built its brand around their core value of ‘Always Fresh’ with their eyewear collection getting periodic updates. If you visit their physical branch, you’ll likely find yourself pretty amused by their supermarket grocery theme. They also have an online store in collaboration with Lazada.

Address: Multiple locations across Singapore
Operating Hours: 11am – 10pm
Contact Number: 6250 5604
Price Range: $68.60 onwards

 

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8. Visual Mass
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Visual Mass started its business to compete with unaffordable spectacles from high-end brands. The founders realised that spectacles were expensive because large corporations were dominating the eyewear industry and hiking up prices to reap huge profits. They decided to design, liaise with factories, distribute and engage with consumers entirely on their own. The brand’s current USP? Their occasional discounts in their online store and 1-for-1 promotions.

Address: 277 Orchard Road, #B2-30 Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Operating Hours: 12:30pm – 7.30pm
Contact Number: 6702 3480
Price Range: $95 onwards

 

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9. Owndays
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Similar to Zoff, Owndays also originated from Japan. It was one of the first optical brands to introduce the simple pricing model in Singapore that comes with express delivery (within 30 minutes!). Existing customers will attest to the great service and delivery at its physical store.

Address: Multiple locations across Singapore
Operating Hours: 10am – 7pm
Contact Number: 6222 0588
Price Range: $98 onwards

 

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10. Oscar Wylee
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One of the selling points of Oscar Wylee is its spectacles come with a vintage feel and a price tag that won’t make a heavy dent in your pockets. Another factor that makes Oscar Wylee a favourite — for every pair of glasses you buy from them, they donate a portion to someone in need of eye care.

Address: Tower 5, 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-426, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
Operating Hours: 11am – 9pm
Contact Number: 6909 7861
Price Range: $199 onwards for 2 pairs

How much can you save compared to traditional optical shops?
These shortlisted optical options can help you save anywhere between 30%-60% compared to a regular optical shop in your neighbourhood.

This article was first published in SingSaver.

SingSaver is a personal finance comparison platform that allows users to easily compare credit cards, personal loans, and insurance for free, while helping empower people to lead healthier financial lives through increased financial literacy.

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