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Where Optics Meet Artistry

Oculus is an independent optometry studio in the heart of De Waterkant, Cape Town. We believe eyewear is more than a prescription — it is an extension of identity, a daily sculpture worn on the face.

We curate a collection of frames from the most inventive independent ateliers in the world — each chosen for its craft, material innovation, and the story it tells. From hand-carved wood and natural horn to sheet titanium and recycled vinyl, every frame in our studio has a provenance worth knowing.

Our optometrists combine thorough clinical care with a deep understanding of frame design, ensuring that what you wear is as precise as how you see.

Services

Eye Examinations
Comprehensive visual assessments using the latest diagnostic technology, tailored to your lifestyle and visual demands.
Bespoke Fitting
Precision frame fitting and facial mapping. We match geometry, proportion, and personality to find the frame that belongs on your face.
Lens Design
Advanced lens solutions — from progressive and occupational lenses to sport-specific tints and coatings. Every prescription is a craft project.
Contact Lenses
Specialised contact lens fitting for complex prescriptions, orthokeratology, and multifocal designs.

Visit the Studio

Location

De Waterkant, Cape Town

South Africa

Hours

Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 17:00, Sat: 10:00 – 14:00

People Behind the Lenses

Pieter Steyn
Optometrist & Eyewear Designer
Arno Prins
Optometrist
Yolande Mulder
Optical Assistant
Greg Currie
Optical Assistant
Thandeka Latyeba
Optical Assistant
Johann Louw
Sales Manager
Raphael Bornman
Frame Wizard

The Art of the Gaze.

Bespoke eyecare — frames designed to interact with you.

Anne et Valentin

Toulouse, France

Eyevan 7285

Sabae, Japan

Mykita

Berlin, Germany

Suzy Glam

Zurich, Switzerland

Lucas de Stael

Paris, France

Hoet Couture

Bruges, Belgium

Vinylize

Budapest, Hungary

Matsuda

Tokyo, Japan

Miga Studio

Seoul, South Korea

Rolf

Tirol, Austria

Kuboraum

Berlin, Germany

Lapima

Petrópolis, Brazil

T Henri

Paris, France

Theo

Antwerp, Belgium

Zero21

Cape Town, South Africa

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The Collection

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Frame Style
Frame Material
#5a7bad
0.25
0.70
Lens
#8faac4
0.22
Frame Position
-0.0400
2.1560
1.4070
0.00
0.0°
0.000
100%
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
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Presets
Head Material
#2d2d32
0.60
0.08
Key Light
#ffffff
0.85
XY plane
6.0
Fill Light
#ccd5e0
0.35
Rim Light
#ffffff
0.20
Ambient Light
#ffffff
0.45
Background
#f5f4f0
Interaction
0.04
0.50