Myopiashort-sightedness
You see close up clearly, but things far away look blurry.
Read more about myopiaCaring for your eyes starts with caring about you.
Spectacle Factory Optometrists, Paarl. A thorough eye test, caring advice and fashionable frames at fair, affordable prices.
30-minute appointment · Most medical aids accepted
5.0 from 102 Google reviews- Weekdays
- 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
Every visit starts with listening.
At Spectacle Factory Optometrists, we take the time to get to know you, because caring for your eyes starts with caring about you. Every visit starts with listening: how your eyes feel, what you struggle to see and what your day looks like.
From there, we give you a thorough eye test, honest advice and quality spectacles or contact lenses chosen to suit you, all at fair, affordable prices.
We also stock a wide range of fashionable frames, so you don’t have to choose between looking good and seeing well.
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Just for fun. Only a proper eye test can tell you for sure.
Clear, upfront pricing.
So you know what to expect before you walk in. Spectacle prices include a frame from our red dot range.
Not sure which lens you need? That’s what the eye test is for. We’ll recommend the right option based on your prescription and how you use your eyes day to day. Compare the lenses
Eye test
R100*
R100 when you buy your spectacles or contact lenses from us. A full examination of your vision and eye health.
Single vision spectacles
fromR799*
One strength across the whole lens, for distance or reading.
Bifocal spectacles
fromR1 599*
Distance at the top, reading at the bottom, with a visible line between.
Multifocal spectacles
fromR2 299*
Clear vision at all distances in one lens, with no visible line.
*Cash prices. Spectacle prices include a frame from our red dot range. Coatings and unusually high prescriptions cost more.
Medical aid: Most medical aids are accepted. Medical aid rates are charged when you claim through your medical aid.
Understanding your vision.
Blurry vision is very common, and in most cases it’s easy to correct. Tap each one to see it the way those eyes do, then with the right lenses.These are simple illustrations, not a diagnosis. Only an eye test can tell you what your eyes need.
Hyperopiafar-sightedness
Close-up things are harder to focus on than things far away.
Read more about hyperopiaAstigmatism
Vision looks smudged or slightly stretched, at any distance.
Read more about astigmatismPresbyopiaage-related reading difficulty
Reading gets harder as you get older, especially in poor light.
Read more about presbyopiaWhich lenses?Single vision, bifocal, multifocal or contacts, plus the extras, compared in plain language.
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2004
Qualified
Kristin Pretorius
Optometrist
Kristin qualified as an optometrist in 2004 at RAU (now the University of Johannesburg). The following year she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Vision, which focuses on how our eyes perform during sport and fast-moving activities.
Kristin has always loved working with people. Her goal is to make quality eye care affordable for the wider community. When you visit, you can expect someone who will listen, explain clearly and help you find a solution that suits your eyes, your lifestyle and your budget.
5.0from 102 Google reviews
In our patients’ words.
Read all 102 reviews on Google“Kristin is an exceptional and compassionate Optometrist, wholeheartedly dedicated to her profession. She is driven by a passion to deliver affordable, high-quality vision care to the Paarl community.”
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“Kristin is an exceptional and compassionate Optometrist, wholeheartedly dedicated to her profession. She is driven by a passion to deliver affordable, high-quality vision care to the Paarl community.”
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Pick an available time in the booking calendar on this page and you'll get a confirmation by email. You can also call us on 082 729 8947 or send us a WhatsApp.
Book onlineAppointments are preferred, so we're sure to have time available for you. Please contact us or book online to arrange your visit.
Book onlineBook 30 minutes for an eye test.
R100 when you buy your spectacles or contact lenses from us.
See all pricesWe work with most medical aids. As a courtesy, we'll check your available optical benefits before your eye test. Medical aid rates are charged when you claim through your medical aid; the prices on this website are cash prices.
Yes. Our spectacle prices include a frame from our red dot range. Prices are "from" prices: coatings and unusually high prescriptions cost more.
Single vision lenses have one strength, for distance or reading (from R799). Bifocals have distance at the top and reading at the bottom, with a visible line (from R1 599). Multifocals give clear vision at every distance with no visible line (from R2 299). Your eye test tells us which one suits you.
Compare the lensesYour new glasses are usually ready within 5 to 10 working days, depending on the lenses and coatings you choose.
We generally recommend a comprehensive eye test every two years for adults, or more often if your optometrist recommends it, depending on your eye health, age and vision needs.
Yes. Because contact lenses sit on your eye, they're medical devices and need to fit properly, so we'll usually do a contact lens trial first to make sure they're comfortable and give you clear vision. Prices depend on your prescription, so we'll quote you after your eye test.
About contact lensesYes. We offer anti-reflection coating (less glare), blue filter lenses (for screen time) and variable tint lenses that darken in sunlight. Ask us which make sense for you.
Lens extrasMonday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm. Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm. Sundays & public holidays: Closed.
6A Wamakersplein, Fabriek Street, Paarl, opposite Game.
Get directionsUse the link in your booking confirmation email, or call us on 082 729 8947.
Book your eye test.
Pick a time that suits you. You’ll only see times that are available, and you’ll get a confirmation by email.
- Appointment
- Eye test, 30 minutes
- Price
- R100 with spectacles or contacts
- Medical aid
- Most accepted. We’ll check your benefits before your test.
Prefer to talk to us?
Opposite Game, in Paarl.
6A Wamakersplein, Fabriek Street
Paarl, opposite Game
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Sundays & public holidays
- Closed