Contact Lens Guide for Singapore

Before choosing daily, monthly or coloured contact lenses in Singapore, book an eye examination and contact lens fitting with a registered optometrist or an optician qualified in contact lens practice. Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) says this applies to both powered and non-powered lenses. Read the HSA consumer advisory.

Who can fit contact lenses in Singapore?

Use the Optometrists and Opticians Board (OOB) public register to look up the practitioner by name. Check that they hold a current practising certificate and are registered as an optometrist or as an optician in contact lens practice. Find the OOB register and check practitioner qualifications.

What should I ask at my contact lens fitting?

Ask the practitioner to explain the prescribed lens for each eye, including the model, power and fit. Ask them to show you how to handle the lenses and write down the wear, replacement and care schedule. If your two eyes have different powers, have the practitioner identify which lens is for each eye. Bring your current glasses or prescription if you have one. Read the OOB advisory on contact lens prescriptions.

What is the difference between daily and monthly lenses?

Daily disposables are discarded after use. Monthly lenses are replaced on the prescribed schedule and need the cleaning and storage routine your practitioner recommends. Count the individual lenses in each box when comparing packs. For example, 30 lenses of the same power provide 15 two-eye uses if both eyes are prescribed that lens at that power. Read HealthHub’s contact lens care guide.

Do coloured lenses with no power need a prescription?

Yes. HSA says the prescription and dispensing requirements cover cosmetic lenses even when the packaging says 0.00 or plano. If you are changing to a different lens model, ask a registered practitioner to check the fit first. See HSA’s guidance on powered and non-powered lenses.

How can I check if a powered contact lens is registered?

Ask for the exact product name or registration number, then look it up in the Singapore Medical Device Register. If the listing is unclear, ask the practitioner to confirm the product before proceeding. Find the Singapore Medical Device Register on HSA Infosearch.

See the Eyesbae lens terminology and care FAQ.

For a practical example of pack sizes and how they differ between replacement schedules, read the Eyesbae daily vs monthly clear contact lens guide.