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May 20
3 min

Same Old Shop, Brand New Location

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

Nov 17, 2023
2 min

Same day spectacles in Singapore

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

Oct 25, 2023
4 min

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, 2023
3 min

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, 2023
4 min

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, 2023
2 min

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, 2023
6 min

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, 2023
7 min

Average Cost of Spectacles in Singapore

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

Feb 13, 2023
4 min

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, 2023
4 min

Myopia Control Tips

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

Feb 10, 2023
9 min

All About Spectacle Lenses

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

Feb 10, 2023
2 min

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, 2022
2 min

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

Cai Png Index - is the economy rice still economic?

Dec 17, 2022
5 min

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, 2022
10 min

Glasses and Prices

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

Oct 10, 2022
3 min

Hoya Lenses Singapore

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

Oct 10, 2022
2 min

Kodak Lenses Singapore

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

Oct 10, 2022
2 min

Converting Plus Cylinder to Minus Cylinder for Prescriptions

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

Sep 12, 2022
2 min

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, 2022
3 min

Musings - Should you buy cheap glasses online

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

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