O+ Eyewear’s roots trace back to 1985, when David Hwang and his wife, Brenice Ong, established the family’s optical business in Singapore. Over the decades, the family’s experience expanded from optical retail into eyewear design and manufacturing.
In 2014, David and his sons, Silas and Shamus Hwang, brought these capabilities together to launch O+ Eyewear. Today, the independent homegrown brand combines Singaporean design, manufacturing know-how and clinical optometry to create eyewear centred on comfort, clarity and confidence.
The name reflects its family roots: O+ is the blood type shared by members of the Hwang family, while the “+” symbolises the brand’s commitment to clear vision and proper eye care.
The O+ experience
Every O+ frame is designed in Singapore and developed in-house, with the team closely involved in decisions ranging from silhouette and proportions to material selection, engineering and finishing standards. Premium cellulose acetate and engineered hardware are selected for their durability, comfort and ease of adjustment, resulting in eyewear designed for balance, lasting comfort and everyday wear. For O+, good design goes hand in hand with substance, bringing together distinctive aesthetics, craftsmanship, optical performance, comfort and enduring quality.
That same level of precision carries through to every O+ Eyewear eye examination. Designed to be thorough, comprehensive and unhurried, each consultation gives O+’s optometrists dedicated time to look beyond a standard vision test and understand the client’s individual visual needs. By considering factors such as screen use, reading habits and daily routines, recommendations – from prescriptions to frame selection – are tailored to the individual.
BESPO+KE custom eyewear service
Among O+’s most distinctive offerings is BESPO+KE, its fully custom eyewear service.
Designed for those seeking something truly personal, BESPO+KE begins with detailed facial measurements to determine everything from bridge width and temple length to frame proportions and fit. Clients can also personalise materials, colours, hardware and finishing details before each frame is handcrafted by a dedicated craftsman, from raw material through to its final polish.
With more than 23 million possible configurations, the result is eyewear designed around the individual rather than adapted from a standard size, offering travellers the opportunity to commission a lasting piece of Singapore that’s made exclusively for them.
Why visit
Whether you’re replacing an old pair, updating your prescription or looking for everyday comfort, O+ offers a more personal approach to eyewear. From understanding how you use your vision to finding the right fit, each experience is shaped around the individual.
For travellers, there’s an added appeal: the opportunity to take home eyewear designed in Singapore that they can wear every day. Each pair becomes a practical keepsake and a small reminder of their time here and the memories made along the way.
