Specialty Eyewear

Sports, water activities, and all types of outdoor recreation depend upon top visual skills. In addition to crisp eyesight, you need excellent depth perception, eye–hand coordination, and peripheral awareness. Our optical technicians will match you to the best specialised eyewear for your needs. Whether you play racquetball, go scuba diving, or spend your leisure time hunting, our eyecare team will examine your vision and recommend the most appropriate eyewear.

With consideration for your particular sport or hobby, our optometrists will customise your eye exam. We may use tests to inspect your vision while in motion outside, or while you’re interacting with other objects or players. Computerised exams with 3D, holographic images are very helpful, as well as automated testing that measures your reaction time.

We offer an extensive selection of speciality eyewear, and you may need more than one pair of spectacles to suit all of your requirements! In addition to safety glasses for sports, we also feature eyewear to protect your eyes from extended computer use. Driving glasses, designed with polarised lenses to diminish glare, are another popular item. Customised tints are also available to enhance contrast for sharp vision in all weather conditions. If your occupation involves hazardous work, such as using power tools. We have a variety of safety eyewear to recommend.

Whatever your sport or hobby, make sure that you are protecting your eyes and achieving optimal performance with the right pair of speciality eyewear. Contact us today to set up a speciality eyewear consultation.

Speciality Eyewear Overview

Speciality eyewear goes beyond your everyday glasses, offering enhanced protection, comfort and performance for specific environments and activities. Whether you're involved in sports, water activities, construction work or home projects, the right eyewear significantly reduces the risk of injury and improves visual clarity. Sports eyewear, for instance, is designed with durable, impact-resistant materials like Trivex or polycarbonate, providing superior coverage, UV protection, anti-scratch features and optional polarised lenses for outdoor visibility.

Computer glasses, reading glasses and safety eyewear also fall under speciality categories, each tailored to unique visual demands. Computer glasses ease digital eye strain and reduce glare, while reading glasses help manage presbyopia as near vision weakens with age. Safety glasses and goggles are essential for protecting the eyes from debris, chemicals or impact hazards during work or DIY tasks. With constant advancements in material and lens technology, speciality eyewear continues to improve safety and performance across various lifestyles.

Safety and Sports Glasses

Sports eyewear is essential for anyone active in Singapore’s fast-paced sports culture ,  from school CCA teams to adult weekend leagues. Proper protective eyewear, such as wraparound frames or polycarbonate sports goggles, reduces the risk of serious eye injuries while offering sharper, more stable vision during play. Whether you're on the badminton court, cycling at East Coast Park, or playing football in a community league, the right eyewear enhances both protection and performance.

Many local clubs, schools, and sports academies now require certified protective eyewear during training and competitions. This shift reflects the rising number of sports-related eye injuries seen at hospitals across Singapore. High-speed shuttlecocks, fast-moving balls, racquets swinging in tight spaces, and accidental elbows can all cause severe damage, which is why modern sports goggles have become as common and accepted as helmets.

Sports eyewear is specially built for impact protection, secure fit, and full UV defense for Singapore’s strong outdoor sun. Polycarbonate lenses resist impact and scratches, while padded frames ensure comfort even during intense activity. For children and teens, proper fit is critical,  oversized or undersized goggles don’t protect well and can affect peripheral vision. Regular annual checks ensure the eyewear stays snug, comfortable, and safe as they grow and advance in their sport.

Eyewear for Swimming, Snorkelling, and Scuba Diving

Taking part in swimming or other water activities in Singapore means you need the right vision support. Regular spectacles and contact lenses are not suitable in the water, and they can increase the risk of infection. Prescription swimming goggles and diving masks allow you to see clearly and safely while enjoying the pool, sea or any water sport.

Prescription swimming goggles are a practical option for most swimmers. You can choose ready made lenses or custom made lenses based on your prescription. Custom lenses offer more accuracy, but even pre made options provide good clarity for general swimming. It is best to speak with an optometrist or optician to choose the correct lens type, especially if you have astigmatism or other vision needs.

For those who enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving around Singapore or overseas, prescription dive masks are available. These can include bonded corrective lenses or full prescription lenses fitted in place of the original mask lens. Some modern masks also allow you to insert removable prescription lenses. Pre made options are more affordable, while custom masks offer the sharpest underwater vision. Choosing the right mask ensures you enjoy every detail of the underwater world with confidence and comfort.

Shooting Glasses and Hunting Eyewear

Shooting glasses play an essential role in protecting your eyes from recoil, dust, wind, sunlight and debris when handling firearms, whether indoors or outdoors. Quality shooting eyewear is designed with safety-rated frames, strong rims to secure the lenses and added stability features such as sweat bars or soft padding that helps cushion the face from impact. Many frames include spring hinges and wraparound temples to keep them firmly in place, along with comfortable silicone nose pads for a secure fit. Lenses are typically made from impact-resistant polycarbonate with UV and scratch protection, and shooters may choose from various tints like yellow, orange, purple or grey to enhance contrast and visibility in different lighting conditions. Polarised options are also popular for reducing glare, especially when shooting near water.

Contacts & Glasses that Enhance Performance

Every sport requires sharp vision for peak performance, and specialised sports eyewear can make all the difference. Studies show that even slight visual impairment can reduce performance by up to 25 per cent. Sports glasses and goggles, crafted with impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses, not only enhance visual clarity but also protect against fast-moving objects, collisions, and environmental hazards like wind, dust, or glare. Properly fitted eyewear ensures comfort, peripheral vision, and secure positioning, allowing athletes to focus fully on their game without distraction.

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays poses long-term risks such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Sports eyewear with 100% UV protection safeguards eyes from these hazards, while tinted or coloured lenses can improve contrast and visibility depending on the sport. Polarised lenses reduce glare from reflective surfaces, and anti-glare or photochromic options adapt to changing light conditions. For ultimate performance, contact lenses provide unobstructed vision, but should always be paired with protective eyewear outdoors for maximum safety.