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May 203 min read

Same Old Shop, Brand New Location

Otago Optical is now located at 633 Veerasamy Road, Jalan Besar, Singapore.

Nov 17, 20232 min read

Same day spectacles in Singapore

Same day spectacles in Singapore - quick glasses, for those who need it urgently.

Oct 25, 20234 min read

Use the Eye Doctor's Prescription, or Re-Test at the Optical Shop?

Should you follow the spectacles prescription by the eye doctor from the eye clinic, or should you do a re-test at the optical shop?

Oct 25, 20233 min read

Tourist/Foreigner Information: Doing Eyeglasses in Singapore - do I need a prescription?

Do I need a prescription to get glasses done in Singapore? How quickly can glasses be done in Singapore? Are glasses expensive in Singapore?

Jun 27, 20234 min read

The Pros and Cons of Progressive Lenses

Progressive lenses come with both advantages and disadvantages for the wearer. Should you go for progressive glasses?

Jun 6, 20232 min read

365 days of Otago Optical

Otago Optical is 365 days old. Or young, because we are actually quite young. We thank everyone who made this possible.

Mar 31, 20236 min read

When Progressives Fail

Have you tried progressives but to no success? Are progressives lenses uncomfortable for you? Get to know the causes of failed progressives.

Mar 28, 20237 min read

Average Cost of Spectacles in Singapore

How much do spectacles cost in Singapore? Your guide to spectacles prices in Singapore.

Feb 13, 20234 min read

How much should you spend for progressives, and why not to go over your budget

How much should you spend for progressives, and why not to go over your budget. Read this before buying progressives, multifocals, varifocal

Feb 10, 20234 min read

Myopia Control Tips

Myopia control tips - Incorporate more outdoor activities into daily lifestyle, Ensure good working distance, Sufficient lighting for near w

Feb 10, 20239 min read

All About Spectacle Lenses

The go-to article for all the information about spectacle lenses - answers all the common questions!

Feb 10, 20232 min read

Premium EasyClean Lenses

Bothered by smudges on your spectacle lenses? Find it difficult to clean your lenses? Premium lenses may just be for you!

Dec 23, 20222 min read

200 days of Otago Optical, and the Cai Fan Cai Png Index

Cai Png Index - is the economy rice still economic?

Dec 17, 20225 min read

More information about Blue-Violet Light Blocking Lenses

Blue-Violet Light Blocking Lenses - why do we want to block violet light, and the laser-light demonstration

Oct 12, 202210 min read

Glasses and Prices

Optical store prices: Why do some spectacles cost more than others? What goes into making an optical frame?

Oct 10, 20223 min read

Hoya Lenses Singapore

This is the to-go-to article for all about Hoya Lenses.

Oct 10, 20222 min read

Kodak Lenses Singapore

This is the to-go-to article for all about Kodak Lenses.

Oct 10, 20222 min read

Converting Plus Cylinder to Minus Cylinder for Prescriptions

Converting a prescription with a Plus Cylinder component to a Minus Cylinder form

Sep 12, 20222 min read

100 days of Otago Optical

On 14th Sep 2022, we celebrate 100 days of operations. Otago Optical officially launched on 6th June, although preparations started way...

Aug 8, 20223 min read

Musings - Should you buy cheap glasses online

Buying glasses online in Singapore and overseas - the benefits and challenges.

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