Spectacle Supply Scheme
The Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS) provides eligible Queensland residents with a pair of basic prescription spectacles, once every two years.
Available equipment
The Scheme provides a complete set of spectacles for both adults and children, including basic frames, lens and lens treatments (if clinically justified). Clients are generally responsible for all costs associated with the purchase of any extras, if they are required through personal choice rather than clinical need. Extras include tinting, photochromatic lenses, UV protection and hard coating.
Becoming a prescriber
Optometrists and dispensers volunteer to participate with the SSS. Please contact the Spectacle Supply Scheme on 3136 3696 or 1300 443 570 if you are interested in becoming a prescriber.
How to prescribe
Specific eligibility, application and documentation requirements are provided in both the MASS General Guidelines (PDF 428 kB) and Spectacle Supply Scheme Guidelines (PDF 371 kB). The prescriber determines the client’s clinical eligibility by conducting an eye examination and prescribes suitable spectacles. The prescriber and client then complete and submit the Spectacle Supply Scheme Application Form (PDF 470 kB).
Application guidelines (including current subsidy amounts)
Application forms
MASS-eApply (online applications) is the preferred method of application submission. To register click here or for further information click here.
- Login to MASS-eApply to complete online Spectacles Application
- MASS 30 - Spectacle Supply Scheme Application Form (PDF 470 kB)
- Spectacle Supply Scheme Loss/Breakage Declaration (PDF 694 kB)
Approved spectacles and dispensing agents
Advice and clinical support
Please contact the Spectacle Supply Scheme.