Eye tests and glasses, at Mwenge.
Qualified optometrists, over 200 frames to try on, and most glasses ready in 24 to 48 hours. Consultation from TSh 10,000, free every Saturday.
- Free consultation every Saturday
- Eye tests from TSh 10,000
- Free case, cleaner and cloth with every pair
- Most glasses ready in 24–48 hours
- Children seen from age 3
What we do
One clinic for eye health and eyewear, so your test and your glasses are handled by the same team.
- Eye examinationsA full check of how well you see and how healthy your eyes are, for every age.
- Prescription glassesHundreds of frames to try on, fitted to your face and made to your prescription.
- SunglassesUV400 and polarised sunglasses for Dar es Salaam sun, with or without a prescription.
- Contact lensesDaily, monthly, toric and coloured lenses, fitted properly and taught step by step.
- Children's eye careGentle, accurate eye tests for children from age 3, and frames made for them.
- Eye disease careEarly detection and management of glaucoma, dry eye, infections and diabetic eye disease.
Your visit, in four steps.
Walk in or book ahead. Either way, this is what happens.
Book or walk in
Book online or on WhatsApp for a set time, or just come in. Saturdays the consultation is free.
The eye test
With an optometrist: your exact prescription, eye pressure and a look at the back of the eye.
Choose your frames
Try on as many as you like. We check the fit and recommend the right lenses for how you live.
Collect and see clearly
Most glasses are ready in 24 to 48 hours, with a free care kit and adjustments whenever you need them.
Over 200 frames. Find the one that's you.
Slim metal, bold acetate, clear and tortoiseshell, frames sized for children and sunglasses with UV400 lenses. Try them on at Mwenge with an optician who checks the fit.
Pick them up. Try them on. Take your time.
No rush and no pressure at the frame wall. Bring a friend for a second opinion.
Families across Dar already see clearly with us.
Our clinic records hold over a thousand patients, and the count grows every working day.
Excellent service and friendly staff. Very professional and caring.
Neema K.
Best eye clinic in Dar es Salaam. Highly recommended!
John M.
Great experience. Clear explanation and quality glasses.
Aisha R.
Their eyes do the learning.
Children rarely say their vision is blurred; they just stop enjoying reading. A gentle test from age 3 catches lazy eye and squint while they are easy to treat.
Children's exams from TSh 10,000
Good to know
How much is an eye test?
A consultation starts at TSh 10,000. On Saturdays the consultation is free.
Do I need an appointment?
No, walk-ins are welcome. Booking online or on WhatsApp means you are seen at your time without waiting.
How often should I have my eyes examined?
Every one to two years for adults, and every year for children, people with diabetes and anyone over 40.
How long do new glasses take?
Most prescription glasses are ready in 24 to 48 hours. Same-day service is available for selected frames.
Where are you?
At Mwenge Stand Mpya, Dar es Salaam. We are open Monday to Saturday, 8:30 to 17:30.
Can I bring a prescription from another clinic?
Yes. Bring your written prescription and we will make your glasses to it.
Come and see us at Mwenge.
Karibu. Walk in during opening hours or book a time that suits you.
- Mwenge Stand Mpya, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Monday to Saturday, 8:30 to 17:30
- +255 769 151 533