FAQ's

We are very fortunate in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands to a great choice of qualified, experienced Optometrists on the island. These Optometrists have state-of-the-art equipment and most of them also have a wide selection of frames to choose from including designer names. Tropical Optical and The Shedden Road Vision Clinic are well respected and have developed an excellent reputation. To check out all Optometrists in the Cayman Islands click on the links to your right.

Some Optometrists may offer free check ups from time to time as part of their service, however I have always been charged for a checked myself. Simply click on the links to your right and you can ask the Optometrists what their policies are on check ups.

No at this time it is not possible to get laser eye surgery in Cayman, however the local registered Optometrists will be happy to refer you to qualified eye surgeons in the U.S. or Canada.

There are no free state-sponsored schemed in Cayman, however it is a mandatory government requirement for all employed residents to have health insurance coverage through their employer. Government employee receive medical insurance through a government scheme and many insurance schemes do cover optical. If you are currently insured in the Cayman Islands check your policy to see if you are covered for optical. If you check out the category of Insurance Companies in our Cayman Islands Business Directory you will see a full list of all insurance providers in the Cayman Islands. Click on the links to get in depth information from their websites on the policies they offer.