GlassesSA helps South Australians obtain low-cost glasses.
People with serious eye conditions may be able to receive no-cost contact lenses.
GlassesSA is operated through a paperless system.
- Customers show their concession card to a participating optometrist.
- Accepted cards are the Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, Transport Concession Card, and Carer ID.
- Optometrists carry out a simple eligibility check, prescribe glasses, and submit a claim for quick EFT reimbursement.
The success of GlassesSA depends on the participation of optometrists across South Australia. Optometrists enter into a service agreement with the Minister for Human Services.
For further enquiries, contact GlassesSA.
Contact details
Email GlassesSA@sa.gov.au
Phone 1300 762 577
Related information
GlassesSA brochure - updated version coming soon
GlassesSA program changes from 1 January 2025 (PDF 429.8 KB)
GlassesSA user guide for optometrists (PDF 2.7 MB)