📍 Westbay Mall · Redhill Road · Ruaka
Serving Ruaka
Eye Test & Glasses Prices
in Ruaka — No Guesswork
Clear, upfront pricing for every eye test and prescription lens we offer. Same-day glasses for most prescriptions. Walk in or WhatsApp — no referral, no appointment, no hidden fees.
2,999
Starting price — complete pair with frame
3 hrs
Most prescriptions ready same day
8
Specialist lens types available
UV420
Verified blue light protection
Same-day glasses available
M-Pesa accepted
No referral needed
Kids welcome from age 3
No appointment needed
Full price list
Every Service. Every Price.
No Surprises.
What you see is what you pay. UV protection included as standard on all lenses. Final price depends on prescription complexity and frame selection — our optometrist gives you an exact quote before any commitment.
| Service | Price (KSh) |
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Comprehensive Eye Test
Full vision assessment · eye health screening · prescription calculation · written prescription to keep · same appointment
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Free with glasses purchase KSh 500 standalone |
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Single-Vision Lenses + Frame Most Popular
Distance or reading correction · UV protection included · free eye test · same-day service
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From KSh 2,999 |
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Blue Light Filtering Lenses Top Seller
UV420 protection · reduces screen fatigue and sleep disruption · verified in-store before collection
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KSh 4,000 – 8,000 |
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Photochromic (Transition) Lenses Best Value
Auto-darken in sunlight · clear indoors · 100% UV protection · glasses + sunglasses in one pair
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KSh 5,000 – 12,000 |
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Night Driving Anti-Glare Lenses
Eliminates blinding LED headlight glare · safer night visibility on Kenyan roads · essential for frequent night drivers
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KSh 4,500 – 9,000 |
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Progressive (No-Line Multifocal) Lenses
Near · intermediate · distance in one lens · no visible line · natural vision transition · modern bifocal alternative
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KSh 8,000 – 20,000 |
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Designer Frames
Ray-Ban · Vogue · Oakley · Prada · Emporio Armani · Calvin Klein · authenticated brands · full warranty
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KSh 8,000 – 25,000+ |
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Kids' Prescription Glasses Kids
BPA-free frames · flexible durable materials · all prescriptions · ages 3 and up · free eye test included
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From KSh 3,500 |
Prices are indicative. Final cost depends on prescription complexity, lens coating, and frame selection. Our optometrist gives you an exact quote before any commitment — no pressure, no obligation. Questions? WhatsApp us →
8 lens types
Which Lens Is Right for You?
Every lens we fit is matched to your lifestyle — not just your prescription. Our optometrist will recommend the right type during your eye test.
Single-Vision
From KSh 2,999
Corrects one focal distance — near or far. The most common, most affordable lens. UV protection standard.
Best for: First-time wearers, students, general use
Blue Light Filter
KSh 4,000 – 8,000
Blocks UV420 blue light from phones, laptops and screens. Reduces eye fatigue and improves sleep quality.
Best for: Office workers, students, heavy screen users
Photochromic
KSh 5,000 – 12,000
Auto-darkens outdoors, clears indoors. Two pairs in one — everyday glasses and sunglasses combined.
Best for: Commuters, drivers, outdoor workers
Night Driving
KSh 4,500 – 9,000
Anti-glare coating eliminates blinding LED headlight effect. Essential for night driving on Kenyan roads.
Best for: Night drivers, frequent road commuters
Progressive
KSh 8,000 – 20,000
No-line multifocal correcting near, intermediate and far vision seamlessly. Modern alternative to bifocals.
Best for: Over 40s, presbyopia, reading + distance
Polarised
Ask in store
Eliminates reflective glare from roads, water and wet surfaces. Sharper, truer colour perception.
Best for: Drivers, cyclists, water sports
High-Index Thin
Ask in store
Engineered to be thinner and lighter for strong prescriptions. No thick edges, no heavy frames.
Best for: Strong prescriptions, rimless frames
Bifocal
Ask in store
Two distinct prescription zones — distance on top, reading at the bottom, separated by a visible line.
Best for: Reading + distance, traditional preference
Why choose us
The Ruaka Optical Clinic That
Puts Your Vision First
We're based at Westbay Mall on Redhill Road — the boundary of Ruaka and Gachie. Here's what makes us different from every other optician in the area.
01
Same-day glasses — genuinely
Most clinics say same-day. We actually deliver it. Standard prescriptions are ready in hours, not days. You came in blurry. You leave clear.
02
We test what we sell
Every blue light lens we fit is verified in-store with our UV testing equipment before you collect. You see the proof — not just the promise.
03
Honest pricing. No pressure.
We tell you exactly what everything costs before we start. No upselling after you're in the chair. No surprise totals at the till.
04
Built for Kenyan conditions
Strong equatorial sun. Blinding LED headlights at night. We've built our lens range around the specific challenges of daily life in Nairobi and Kiambu.
Designer brands we stock
Ray-Ban
Vogue
Oakley
Prada
Emporio Armani
Calvin Klein
Bolon
Guess
Lacoste
Persol
Police
Ottico Eyewear
Areas we serve
Serving Ruaka & Surrounding Areas
We're at Westbay Mall on Redhill Road — easy to reach from across Kiambu and north Nairobi.
📍 Ruaka
📍 Gachie
📍 Runda
📍 Gigiri
📍 Kitusuru
📍 Nyari
📍 Lavington
📍 Tigoni
📍 Banana
📍 Karura
Not sure if we're close to you? Ask on WhatsApp →
Payment options
Pay How You Like
No need to withdraw cash first. We accept all common payment methods.
M-Pesa
Till & paybill accepted
Card
Visa & Mastercard
Cash
Kenya Shillings
SHA/NHIF: Standard packages generally do not cover routine eye tests at optical shops. Confirm with your provider directly.
Questions about prices & services
FAQs — Ruaka Eye Test & Glasses
Everything you need to know before you visit. Still have a question? WhatsApp us →
Eye tests at Ottico Eye Care are free when you purchase glasses (from KSh 2,999). If you only want the prescription — without buying glasses — a standalone comprehensive eye test costs KSh 500. This includes a full vision assessment, eye health screening, prescription calculation, and a written prescription to keep. Walk in to Westbay Mall, Redhill Road, or WhatsApp us first.
At Ottico Eye Care, single-vision glasses with frame start from KSh 2,999. Blue light lenses cost KSh 4,000–8,000. Photochromic (transition) lenses KSh 5,000–12,000. Night driving lenses KSh 4,500–9,000. Progressive lenses KSh 8,000–20,000. Designer frames (Ray-Ban, Vogue, Oakley, Prada) from KSh 8,000 to KSh 25,000+. See our full pricing guide →
Most standard prescriptions are ready within 3 hours — often the same visit as your eye test. Complex prescriptions or specialist lenses (high-index, progressive) may take 24–72 hours. We'll always give you an honest timeline upfront. Learn more about our same-day glasses service →
No referral needed. Walk-ins are welcome at our Westbay Mall clinic on Redhill Road, Ruaka. You can also WhatsApp us to set a specific time and skip any wait. We serve patients from Ruaka, Gachie, Runda, Gigiri, Kitusuru, Lavington, Nyari and Tigoni.
Yes. We test children from age 3 upwards. Kids' prescription glasses start from KSh 3,500, in durable BPA-free and flexible frames. Many children with vision problems show no obvious symptoms — early testing protects their learning and development. See our children's eye care page →
Yes. We accept M-Pesa, card (Visa and Mastercard) and cash at our Westbay Mall clinic on Redhill Road, Ruaka. No need to withdraw cash first — pay however is most convenient for you.
Standard SHA packages generally do not cover routine eye tests or glasses at most optical shops. We recommend confirming the details of your specific cover with your provider directly. Our pricing is designed to be transparent and accessible whether or not you have cover.
Find Us in Ruaka
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Westbay Mall, Redhill Road, Ruaka / Gachie, Kiambu County
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0757 491 750 (WhatsApp & calls)
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Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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M-Pesa · Card · Cash accepted
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info@otticoeyecare.co.ke
Ready to See Clearly?
Book Your Eye Test Today.
Walk in or book ahead — same-day glasses available for most prescriptions. Westbay Mall, Redhill Road, Ruaka.