A child who needs glasses based on vision screening and is on a financial assistance scheme may qualify for a spectacle fund voucher. HPB names MOE FAS, KiFAS and CFAS as examples in its current guidance.
Punggol parents can email HPB_Myopia@hpb.gov.sg to request a voucher. HPB checks each request on a case-by-case basis, so financial assistance status alone should not be treated as a guaranteed voucher award.
Keep the screening information and financial assistance details ready, then follow HPB’s response about your child’s request. Confirm the voucher’s conditions before choosing a purchase or assuming a shop will accept it.
In this guide
How should I make the request?
Does approval happen automatically?
CHAPTER 1 OF 5
Who may qualify?
The HPB spectacle voucher guide identifies two considerations: needing glasses based on screening and being under a financial scheme such as the examples above.
Check the child’s actual screening recommendation and current assistance status. If the scheme or circumstances are different, ask HPB whether the request can be considered.
CHAPTER 2 OF 5
How should I make the request?
Use the email address published in HPB’s guide and explain that you are requesting a spectacle fund voucher for your child. Provide the context needed to understand the request.
Follow HPB’s instructions about supporting documents. Avoid assuming a particular form or document list when the official guide does not specify one.
CHAPTER 3 OF 5
Does approval happen automatically?
No. HPB explicitly says requests are checked case by case. Keep the reply and any further information request with your screening records.
If you need clarification, ask about the outstanding requirement rather than submitting several separate requests without reference to the first one.
CHAPTER 4 OF 5
What should I check before using a voucher?
Once approved, read the issued voucher’s validity, redemption instructions and any limits. Ask HPB or the provider named in the instructions if something is unclear.
Confirm the accepted items and any amount your family would need to pay before placing an order. This helps avoid a purchase based on assumptions about coverage.
CHAPTER 5 OF 5
What if the request is unresolved?
Explain any difficulty arranging the recommended follow-up to HPB or the relevant healthcare provider. Ask what assistance or next step is available for your circumstances.
Keep the child’s screening follow-up on your calendar while the request is considered. For school learning, tell the teacher about any specific difficulty seeing classroom materials so it can be discussed promptly.
Information checked on 11 October 2026. Follow HPB’s current instructions and the guidance given for your child’s screening or appointment.
