Spectacle Hut i12 Katong
optometrist — Katong · Singapore
About Spectacle Hut i12 Katong
Spectacle Hut i12 Katong is an optical and eyewear store at #01-06/07 i12 Katong on 112 East Coast Road, bringing the Spectacle Hut Singapore standard of 'nothing less than state-of-the-art eyecare' to the Katong neighbourhood. The team treats a visit as more than a frame-shopping trip or a routine eye test — ocular concerns here mean extensive concern, investigation, detection and prognosis, supported by the latest innovative optical equipment.
Eye care runs on a three-step journey of Discovery, Solutions and Care, led by the store's Eye Care Practitioners. Services include the VisionCAREPlus+ full-spectrum eye examination, ContactLensCAREPlus+ fitting and aftercare with dedicated support for first-time wearers, eye screenings and a Myopia Management programme for children. Customers are entitled to a complimentary basic eye examination every year, and immediate family members receive one too.
The retail side spans men's and women's sunglasses and optical frames, a kid's eyewear range and an extensive designer roster — Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada, Gucci, Dior, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Tom Ford and many more — alongside Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI smart glasses and lenses from Essilor, Nikon and Transitions.
Purchases are backed by a 60-day wearer adaptation guarantee, a 30-day prescription change assurance, a 365-day manufacturing defect guarantee and complimentary servicing — cleaning, adjustments and realignment — at any Spectacle Hut store, plus a True Second Pair Guarantee with 50% off a second frame-and-lens pair in the same transaction.
Spectacle Hut i12 Katong: Designer Frames, AI Glasses and Full-Spectrum Eye Care on East Coast Road
On the ground floor of i12 Katong, at 112 East Coast Road, Spectacle Hut i12 Katong operates on a simple conviction: there should be nothing less than state-of-the-art eyecare. The team describes every minute spent with customers as a 'search and rescue commitment' for one of the most integral organs in your life — a framing that tells you this is an optical store with ambitions well beyond selling frames.
It isn't only about picking the right frame shapes and colours, the store is quick to point out, or even getting a level eye test done. Ocular dilemmas here mean extensive concern, investigation, detection and prognosis. Using the latest innovative optical equipment, the aim is to correct your vision accurately from the very first visit and send you off with the knowledge — and a proactive eyecare plan — to protect it.
The Full-Spectrum Approach
Every appointment follows a three-step journey. Discovery comes first: learning about your eye health, visual needs and concerns. Then Solutions, where Eye Care Practitioners guide you toward the right vision correction. Finally, Care — ongoing, dedicated support for any questions that surface after you leave with your new glasses.
The centrepiece service is VisionCAREPlus+, a full-spectrum eye examination individually tailored to safeguard your sight. Around it sit ContactLensCAREPlus+ for contact lens fitting and aftercare, with special guidance for first-time wearers, eye screenings, and a Myopia Management programme dedicated to children's short-sightedness. Customers are entitled to a complimentary basic eye examination every year, and the same courtesy extends to immediate family members — a genuinely family-minded approach to eyecare.
Designer Names and Smart Glasses
The retail floor is a who's-who of eyewear. Brands on display range from Ray-Ban, Oakley and Vogue Eyewear to luxury houses like Prada, Gucci, Dior, Saint Laurent, Cartier, Chopard, Tiffany & Co. and Tom Ford, plus craft names such as Lindberg, Oliver Peoples, Brunello Cucinelli, Chrome Hearts and Maybach. Men's and women's sunglasses and optical frames sit alongside a dedicated kid's eyewear range, with lens options from Essilor, Nikon and Transitions.
Smart eyewear has a starring role. Ray-Ban Meta — billed as the most stylish AI glasses and best paired with Transitions lenses — appears alongside Oakley's Meta Vanguard and Meta HSTN performance AI glasses, the latter fronted by footballer Kylian Mbappe. For anyone curious about where glasses are heading, it is an easy window to browse.
Guarantees That Stay With You
Spectacle Hut backs its work with an unusually long list of promises. A 60-day Wearer Adaptation Guarantee covers persistent adaptation issues with a follow-up examination and, if needed, a complimentary replacement pair of lenses of the same or lower design and value. A 30-day Prescription Change Assurance does likewise if your prescription shifts within a month of your exam. Every purchase carries a Frame & Lens Quality Guarantee — you inspect your glasses on collection — and a 365-day Manufacturing Defect Guarantee.
If a non-manufacturing defect appears within a year, the same eyewear can be replaced at 50% off. Servicing never costs anything: cleaning, adjustments and realignment are complimentary at any Spectacle Hut store. There is a True Second Pair Guarantee too — buy an optical pair and take 50% off a second pair of frames and lenses in the same transaction — plus family perks that include a voucher for relatives who come back with you.
Planning a Visit
The store occupies units #01-06/07 at i12 Katong, easy to fold into a stroll around the Katong neighbourhood. Eye examinations can be booked in advance through the Book Appointment page on the Spectacle Hut website, and the online eyewear quiz offers a curated frame recommendation if you'd like a head start before browsing. Whether you are due an annual check, hunting for a status frame or weighing up your first pair of AI glasses, it is designed as a one-stop hut for all of it.
Signature items
- VisionCAREPlus+ Eye Examination
- Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses
- Oakley Meta Vanguard
- Myopia Management for Kids
- Designer Frame Wall
- True Second Pair Guarantee
Menu
Lenses
- Essilor Lenses — Advanced ophthalmic lens designs for clear, comfortable vision.
- Nikon Lenses — Lenses from the Japanese optics specialist.
- Transitions Lenses — Light-adaptive lenses that adjust from indoors to outdoors.
Eyewear
- Men's Sunglasses — Sun styles from the men's collections across the brand roster.
- Men's Optical Frame — Prescription-ready optical frames from the men's collections.
- Women's Sunglasses — Sun styles from the women's collections across the brand roster.
- Women's Optical Frame — Prescription-ready optical frames from the women's collections.
- Kid's Eyewear — Frames sized and styled for children.
- Ray-Ban Meta — The most stylish AI glasses, best paired with Transitions lenses.
- Oakley Meta Vanguard — Performance AI glasses built on athletic intelligence.
- Oakley Meta HSTN — Game-changer performance AI glasses, fronted by Kylian Mbappe.
Contact Lenses
- All Contact Lenses — Full range of contact lenses with professional fitting support.
- ContactLensCAREPlus+ for First-Time Wearers — Guided fitting and aftercare for those new to contact lenses.
Designer Brands
- Armani — Timeless Italian elegance across frames and sunglasses.
- Brunello Cucinelli — Understated Italian luxury craftsmanship.
- Burberry — British heritage house eyewear.
- Cartier — Iconic Parisian maison frames.
- Chopard — Swiss luxury with precious detailing.
- Chrome Hearts — Handcrafted, rock-inspired luxury eyewear.
- Coach — Accessible American style with playful details.
- Dior — Parisian couture-house eyewear.
- Dita — Luxury handcrafted designer frames.
- Emporio Armani — Modern Italian sophistication.
- Ferrari — Frames with racing DNA.
- Gucci — Maximal Italian fashion-house eyewear.
- Jimmy Choo — Glamorous, statement-making frames.
- Lindberg — Danish design precision eyewear.
- Lotos — Luxury eyewear in precious materials.
- Maybach — Ultra-luxurious frames with automotive pedigree.
- Miu Miu — Playful, youthful fashion-house frames.
- Moncler — Alpine-inspired luxury lunettes.
- Oakley — Performance sport eyewear and everyday classics.
- Oliver Peoples — Vintage-inspired luxury frames.
- Prada — High-fashion Italian frames.
- Prada Linea Rossa — The sporty, technical Prada line.
- Ray-Ban — The iconic classics, from Aviator to Wayfarer.
- Saint Laurent — Edgy Parisian luxury eyewear.
- Sferoflex — Comfort-focused everyday frames.
- Swarovski — Crystal-embellished glamour.
- Tiffany & Co. — Jewellery-house eyewear in signature style.
- Tom Ford — Sleek, cinematic luxury eyewear.
- Versace — Bold, baroque Italian glamour.
- Vogue Eyewear — Light, colourful frames with feminine flair.
- Chanel — Couture-house eyewear with coveted signatures.
Featured Frames
- Jimmy Choo 0JC5050U — Sought-after Jimmy Choo frame from the current edit.
- Brunello Cucinelli 0BC4019S — Refined luxury style from the Italian house.
- Oakley 0OX8149F — Popular Oakley style from the highly sought-after edit.
- Versace 0VE4504D — Bold Italian glamour from the sought-after edit.
- Ray-Ban 0RB3781 — Classic Ray-Ban styling from the sought-after edit.
- Chanel 0CH5557A — Coveted couture-house frame in store.
Eye Care Services
- VisionCAREPlus+ (Eye Examination) — Full-spectrum eye examination individually tailored to your eye health and visual needs.
- ContactLensCAREPlus+ (Fitting & Aftercare) — Contact lens fitting with dedicated aftercare and ongoing support.
- Myopia Management (Kids) — Programme dedicated to managing short-sightedness in children.
- Eye Screenings — Screenings designed to catch eye health concerns early.
- Quality Promise & After Care — Guarantees, complimentary servicing and support long after purchase.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spectacle Hut i12 Katong located?
- At #01-06/07 i12 Katong, 112 East Coast Road, in Singapore's Katong neighbourhood.
- Can I get an eye examination at this store?
- Yes. The store offers VisionCAREPlus+ full-spectrum eye examinations and eye screenings, and customers are entitled to a complimentary basic eye examination each year.
- Do I need an appointment for an eye exam?
- Eye examinations can be booked in advance through the Book Appointment page on the Spectacle Hut website.
- Which eyewear brands does the store carry?
- Designer names including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada, Gucci, Dior, Cartier, Tom Ford, Tiffany & Co., Saint Laurent and Lindberg, alongside Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses.
- Is there help for children with short-sightedness?
- Yes. The Myopia Management (Kids) service is dedicated to managing myopia in children.
- Are contact lenses fitted on site?
- Yes. ContactLensCAREPlus+ covers fitting and aftercare, with dedicated support for first-time wearers.
- What happens if my new glasses don't feel right?
- A 60-day Wearer Adaptation Guarantee entitles you to a follow-up examination and, if needed, a complimentary replacement pair of lenses of the same or lower design and value.
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