Optometrist near me

NearMe lists 1,304 optometrists across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (508), Western Cape (269) and KwaZulu-Natal (168). 99% of these entries include a phone number and 75% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.

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The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.

Areas covered

The optometrists we hold are spread across 264 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Johannesburg (79), Tshwane (65), Cape Town (59), Sandton (45), Durban (41) and Randburg (39).

Optometrists by province

How the 1,304 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:

Province	Listings	Towns and suburbs with the most
Gauteng	508	Johannesburg (79), Tshwane (65) and Sandton (45)
Western Cape	269	Cape Town (59), Paarl (14) and George (13)
KwaZulu-Natal	168	Durban (40), Pietermaritzburg (17) and Newcastle (10)
Eastern Cape	83	Gqeberha (30), East London (16) and Kariega (5)
Mpumalanga	73	Mbombela (15), Middelburg (11) and Secunda (10)
Limpopo	63	Polokwane (23), Tzaneen (8) and Groblersdal (4)
Free State	49	Bloemfontein (27), Welkom (4) and Bethlehem (3)
North West	47	Rustenburg (12), Klerksdorp (10) and Potchefstroom (4)
Northern Cape	21	Kimberley (8), Springbok (3) and Upington (3)

23 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.

Chains and independents

Of the 1,304 optometrists we hold, 351 (27%) carry a chain or brand name in our source. The most common are Torga Optical Australia (99), Neovision Optometrists (54), Vision Works SA (32), Bierman Group Optometrists (21) and Spectacle Hut Optometrists South Africa (17). The other 73% are independent businesses or entries without a brand tag. Brand tags come from the open dataset and are not always complete, so a branch of a chain can appear without one.

What to check before choosing

• Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
• Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
• Check that the practitioner or firm is registered with the HPCSA. Ask for their registration number and verify it with the regulator.

Contact details and directions

Of the 1,304 entries, 99% list a phone number, 75% a website and 99% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.

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Frequently asked questions

How many optometrists does NearMe list?

We have 1,304 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (508).

Which towns have the most optometrists?

In our listings, Johannesburg (79), Tshwane (65) and Cape Town (59) have the most entries.

How many optometrists are there in Gauteng?

We have 508 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (79), Tshwane (65) and Sandton (45).

Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?

No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.

How do I check that a practice or firm is registered?

Ask for their registration number and verify it with the HPCSA.

Where does the listing information come from?

From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.