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Eye care guides, in plain English
What an eye test really costs, why a child's short-sightedness keeps getting worse, and whether the lens upgrade on the counter is worth the money. Written to give you the questions to ask, not a sales pitch.
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Four guides
Every guide in the library
Plain-English guides to the parts of buying glasses that rarely get explained. Free to read, no sign-up.
Eye tests
6 min read
How much does an eye test cost in Malaysia?
A free test bundled with a purchase, RM30 to RM120 for a standalone refraction, or up to RM400 at a clinic. What moves the price, and what to ask before you book.
Children's eyes
7 min read
Myopia control in children: what parents should know
Short-sightedness in children usually keeps worsening on its own. What actually slows it down, what it costs per year, and what to ask before you commit.
Prescriptions
5 min read
How to read your glasses prescription
SPH, CYL, AXIS and PD in plain English — so you can read the slip you were handed and know which lens upgrades you are actually being sold.
Lenses
4 min read
Are blue light glasses worth it?
The evidence is thinner than the marketing suggests. What blue light lenses do, what they don't, and who might genuinely want them.
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Know what to ask? Find the shop to ask it.
Every town page lists its shops with the public rating, review count and a phone number where the shop publishes one — enough to call two or three and compare what they charge before you book.