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 426 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 994 kB).

Application guidelines (including current subsidy amounts)

• Application Guidelines for Spectacle Supply Scheme (PDF 371 kB)

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 994 kB)
• Spectacle Supply Scheme Loss/Breakage Declaration (PDF 694 kB)

Approved spectacles and dispensing agents

• Approved spectacles, lenses and frames
• Approved SSS dispensing agents in Queensland

Advice and clinical support

Please contact the Spectacle Supply Scheme.