Frame and lens options

Frames and prices may vary between participating optometrists.

Thinner lenses and children’s frame upgrades

GlassesSA will meet $50 in additional costs for:

  • thinner lenses in basic frames (prescription requirements apply)
  • additional costs for children's (aged under 18 years at the time of approval) frames outside the standard range.

Any further cost is at the customer’s expense.

Use of your own frames

You can use your own frames and receive only lenses through GlassesSA.

The GlassesSA contribution remains as per the fee schedule for the relevant prescribed item. Any other costs will be at the customer’s expense.

Treatments, services or upgrades

You can choose to pay extra for lens treatments or different frames, eg anti-reflective lens coating, lens tinting, or higher cost frames.


Page last updated 2 January 2025

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Department of Human Services
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