Hi everyone. I am visiting Singapore in a few months and am keen to have prescription glasses made up if it can be done more cheaply than in Australia. Any suggestions re where to go? Thanks

ICU in Suntec Mall ground floor has the largest collection in Singapore.def cheaper than OZ. maybe 20% cheaper.

I recently paid S$400 for a pair of prescription glasses in Singapore. Didn't seem particularly cheap to me (compared to the US anyway), but I have no idea what specs go for in OZ.

Optical shops are on every corner in Singapore - got mine at Han Optical in the Shaw Center on Orchard Road.

They had them ready for me in about a day, which was great as my time was limited.

P.S. - Eye exam was free of charge with purchase.

Thanks, I appreciate your help

Highly recommended. Used by my family.

Pearl's Optical Co Pte Ltd.
People's Park
101 Upper Cross Street, #02-22~25 People's Park Centre, Singapore 058357
Tel: 6533 0232 / 6532 5110

http://www.singaporemirror.com.sg/co_pearls.htm

Forgot to mention the ophthalmologist has a MBA from England. He's very thorough in his examination.

"MBA" - Master of Business Administration I think you've made a typo or are you referring to some other medical degree?

How about Contact lens?
I wear disposables, expensive in UK...do I need to bring a perscription with me?

Thanks.

Ya right, he has a masters in ophthalmology or something like that.

I think it helps to bring your prescription but really it's up to you.

I wouldn't recommend Han Optical. I have been using them for years, and on a recent trip to Singapore, I tried to make an appointment with them, but they refused it, saying that as I haven't used them in the last year, they didn't want me as a customer any more as they have to be "very selective"! When I tried to explain that I have been overseas, Mr Han's wife just hung up on me. This is despite the fact that my husband and I have spent a substantial amount each year on their designer range sunglasses (they always try to sell you the most expensive frames)and contact lenses. I was shocked at their rudeness.

In defence of Han Optical, I know that they have been experiencing some terrible personal problems of late and that may be why you got poor service on this occasion. I have been a customer of theirs for 20 years, visiting each time I have been in Singapore - sometimes with years in between visits - and on each occasion have been treated courteously and VERY efficiently. I think you may have been unlucky to catch them at a bad time!