OPTICS 1
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Children’s Glasses Subsidy with a Community Services Card
Bold Look, Smarter Vision, Government-Backed!
Oakley and More – Durable Eyewear Options for Kids
Oakly-0OY8020.
Featured Frame: Oakley OY8020
If your child is 15 years old or younger, and either you or your child holds a valid Community Services Card,
you may be eligible for free prescription glasses, including both frames and lenses.
This government-funded program ensures Kiwi kids receive the vision care they need — without financial stress.
It’s ideal for children experiencing:
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Myopia (nearsightedness)
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Hyperopia (farsightedness)
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Astigmatism
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Other vision issues diagnosed by an eye care professional
What’s Covered
Up to $287.50 per year in total support
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Includes up to $138 for frames
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+ $51.11 extra if adult-size frames are required
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Covers:
• Prescription lenses
• Eye exams
• Frames, repairs, and eye patches -
Renewable once a year, every year, until your child turns 16
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Extra support for children with progressive myopia – up to two claims per year
Real Example – Oakly-0OY8020.
Package
Price
$248
$30
$278
Oakley OY8020 Frame + 1.55 AR-coated Lenses
Eye Exam (at Optics 1)
Total
Government Subsidy Example
✔ $287.50 Standard Child Subsidy
✔ $51.11 Extra Frame Allowance (if needed)
🟰 Up to $338.61 Fully Covered
Optional Lens Upgrades
Available within the subsidy budget — for more personalized protection and comfort.
1. 1.60 Index Thin Lenses
– Ideal for higher prescriptions
– ➕ $40 → Total: $318
2. 1.60 Index Blue Light Control Lenses (includes UV protection)
– Great for kids using digital screens
– ➕ $80 → Total: $358
What You Actually Pay
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1.60 UV-Protected Thin Lenses → Fully covered
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1.60 Blue Light Control Lenses → Only around $20 extra
How to Access the Benefit
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Book an eye exam with a registered optometrist
• You can do this at Optics 1, or
• Bring a valid prescription from another clinic -
Bring your Community Services Card (yours or your child’s)
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We’ll take care of the claim process — quick, easy, and stress-free
Because Vision Matters
Good vision is key to confident learning and development.
At Optics 1, we make sure every child has access to high-quality eyewear —
without compromising on style, protection, or affordability.