Optometrists & Opticians Board
All optometrists and opticians providing services to the public in Singapore are required to be registered with the Optometrists & Opticians Board (OOB) and have a valid Practising Certificate.
Information on Registration with OOB
How to apply for registration
All professionals providing eye care services will need to be registered with the OOB to start or continue practising as an optician or optometrist.
Requirements for registration application
Learn about qualification standards, documentation needs, and eligibility criteria for professional registration.
Restoration of name from OOB’s register
Learn more about restoring of name from OOB’s register
Apply for registration with OOB
All optometrists and opticians must be registered with OOB and issued a Practising Certificate (PC) before they can practise optometry/opticianry in Singapore.
For registered professionals
Renewal of Practising Certificate
Optometrists and opticians applying for or renewing PC must meet CME requirements and settle any outstanding OOB election fines.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
CPE consists of educational activities that maintain, develop or increase the knowledge, skills & performance of professionals.
Updating of particulars
Learn about ways to update your particulars with OOB for both fully registered and provisional/conditional/temporary registered professionals.
Announcements
Read here for latest announcements
Supervisory Framework Briefing 2025
[15 July 2025] The Optometrists and Opticians Board (the “Board”) will be conducting an online Supervisory Framework Briefing.
[Notice to Foreign Applicants] Fraudulent Registration Certificates
[15 July 2025] Important Security Warning: Scams Alert for Eye Care Professionals.
OOB Annual Report 2024 [PDF, 9.4 MB]
[28 March 2025] The Optometrists & Opticians Board (OOB) has published its Annual Report. You may now access the report.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please refer to the FAQs for queries on registration and other matters.