The Cathay
EMME Visioncare — The Cathay (Dhoby Ghaut)
EMME Visioncare's practice at The Cathay is a family optometry practice on Handy Road, a short walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT. You'll find us at #02-13, Level 2 of The Cathay. We provide comprehensive eye examinations, children's myopia control, Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) night lenses, dry eye management, and contact lens fitting, alongside a curated eyewear range — the same care our practice is known for, now in the Dhoby Ghaut and Orchard area.
Whether you're a parent near Plaza Singapura looking into myopia control for your child, a student at SMU or SOTA fitting in an eye check between classes, or you work around Orchard and want a thorough eye exam close by, our Cathay branch is built to make that easy.
Getting here
Address: EMME Visioncare, 2 Handy Road, #02-13 The Cathay Mall, Singapore 229233
By Bus
Bus services near The Cathay Mall include:
- School of the Arts (Stop ID: 08079): 64, 65, 131, 139, 147, 166, 857
- Opposite Dhoby Ghaut Station (Stop ID: 08058): 64, 65, 139
- Dhoby Ghaut Station (Stop ID: 08057): 7, 7B, 14, 14e, 16, 16M, 36, 36B, 77, 106, 111, 124, 162, 162M, 167, 174, 174e, 175, 190, 190A, 502, 502A, 518, 518A, 652, 656, 660, 663, 665, 850E, 951E, 972, 972A, 972M
- Bencoolen Stn Exit B (Stop ID: 08069): 7, 14, 14e, 16, 16M, 36, 36B, 77, 106, 111, 124, 167, 174, 174e, 175, 190, 502, 502A, 518, 518A, 652, 656, 660, 660M, 663, 665, 681, 683, 850E, 951E
The bus stops are within a 2-minute walk to The Cathay Mall.
(The above direction is from Bus Stop: 08058)
(The above direction is from Bus Stop: 08069)
By MRT
Nearest station: Dhoby Ghaut MRT (NS24 / NE6 / CC1). The Cathay Mall is directly connected to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Exit via the North-South Line exit (Exit A) and walk approximately 2-3 minutes towards The Cathay Mall, which is adjacent to the station. Dhoby Ghaut is an interchange station serving the North-South Line (NSL), North-East Line (NEL), and Circle Line (CCL).
By Car
From Orchard Road: head south on Orchard Road, turn left onto Handy Road. The Cathay Mall is on your right after approximately 300 metres.
From Bras Basah Road: head west on Bras Basah Road, turn right onto Handy Road. The Cathay Mall is on your left after about 200 metres.
Parking: The Cathay Mall has its own car park, with the entrance on Handy Road. Check the mall's official website for updated rates.
By Taxi / Ride-Hailing
Request a drop-off at The Cathay Mall, 2 Handy Road, side entrance (along Handy Road). Most drivers know the location given its proximity to Dhoby Ghaut MRT and Plaza Singapura. The drop-off point is at the side entrance on Handy Road.
Walking
From Plaza Singapura (Plaza Sing), connected to Dhoby Ghaut MRT: head out towards Handy Road and walk towards The Cathay Mall — about 3–5 minutes.
From Orchard Road: walk south towards Dhoby Ghaut, turn left onto Handy Road. The mall is a 5-7 minute walk from the Orchard Road shopping belt.
Services at our Cathay branch
Everything below is available at The Cathay. Follow any link for full details:
- Comprehensive eye examination at The Cathay
- Ortho-K (Orthokeratology) at The Cathay
- Myopia control for children at The Cathay
- Children's eyesight & assessments at The Cathay
- Dry eye management at The Cathay
- Contact lens fitting at The Cathay
- Spectacles & eyewear at The Cathay
Meet the Cathay team
You'll be seen by optometrists and opticians with full registration under Singapore's Optometrists and Opticians Board (OOB). Here's the team at our Cathay branch:
Jaycob Chin, FIAOMC — Optometrist
M.Sc. Optom (Aust) · B.Sc. Optom (USA) · Dip. Optom (S'pore) · Full Registration, Optometrists and Opticians Board · Fellow, American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control · Treasurer, Singapore Optometric Association
Jaycob focuses on comprehensive eye examinations and early detection of ocular disease, with particular depth in children's myopia control and Orthokeratology (Ortho-K). Trained across Singapore, the US and Australia, he holds an evidence-based myopia management certification from UNSW.
Shawn Au — Optometrist
Dip. Optom (S'pore) · Opticianry Competency (Dispensing & Refraction) · Full Registration, Optometrists and Opticians Board
With over 25 years in primary eye care, Shawn specialises in complex prescriptions — high myopia and astigmatism — and is known for his patience with children during Ortho-K fittings. He speaks Mandarin and local dialects.
Joanne Tsen — Optometrist
BSc (Hons) Optometry (Glasgow Caledonian, UK) · Dip. Optom (S'pore) · Full Registration, Optometrists and Opticians Board
Joanne carries out thorough comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic equipment, and has co-authored peer-reviewed research published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. She consults in both English and Mandarin.
Zoerin Tan — Optometrist
Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry · Dip. Optom (S'pore) · Full Registration, Optometrists and Opticians Board
Zoerin brings six years of optometry experience and a strong community eye-health focus, with a calm, reassuring approach that suits first-time and anxious patients.
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Karis Lim — Optician
Opticianry Competency (Dispensing & Refraction) · Full Registration, Optometrists and Opticians Board
A qualified optician since 2008, Karis brings more than a decade of eyewear-fitting and optical-dispensing expertise to help you choose frames and lenses suited to your prescription and lifestyle.
Faith Chan — Optician
NITEC in Opticianry · Provisional Registration, Optometrists and Opticians Board
Faith assists with vision assessments and frame and lens guidance while completing her Work-Study Diploma in Opticianry at ITE College East.
Find us
EMME Visioncare
2 Handy Road, #02-13 The Cathay Mall
Singapore 229233
Tel: (65) 8690 3598
Email: cathay@emmevisioncare.com
Opening hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is EMME Visioncare at The Cathay?
We're at #02-13 on Level 2 of The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233 — about a 2-3 minute walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT.
How do I get to your branch from Dhoby Ghaut MRT?
Leave Dhoby Ghaut MRT via Exit A toward Handy Road and The Cathay, then take the lift or escalator to Level 2 and walk to unit #02-13.
Is there parking at The Cathay?
Yes. The Cathay Mall has its own car park, with the entrance on Handy Road. Check the mall's official website for current rates. Plaza Singapura, a short walk away, is a nearby alternative.
Do you offer children's myopia control and Ortho-K at the Cathay branch?
Yes. We provide children's myopia assessments, myopia control and Ortho-K (night lenses) at our Cathay branch. Call or WhatsApp (65) 8690 3598 to arrange a consultation.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
We recommend booking ahead so we can set aside enough time for a full eye examination — call or WhatsApp (65) 8690 3598.
Do you have another branch?
Yes — our HarbourFront branch serves the south and west of Singapore. See our HarbourFront branch.
Is EMME Visioncare near Mount Sophia?
Yes — we're right at the foot of Mount Sophia. EMME Visioncare is located at 2 Handy Road, #02-13 The Cathay Mall, beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT. If you live on Mount Sophia or in the surrounding condos, we're a short walk downhill, making us a convenient choice for eye exams, myopia control, Ortho-K, and eyewear in the Dhoby Ghaut area.
How do I get to EMME Visioncare from Mount Sophia or Dhoby Ghaut MRT?
From Dhoby Ghaut MRT, exit toward The Cathay — we're on Level 2 (#02-13), just a couple of minutes' walk. Coming down from Mount Sophia, head toward Handy Road and The Cathay is at the base of the hill. We're open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, so you can drop by after work or on weekends. Call us at (65) 8690 3598 to book ahead.
Is EMME Visioncare near Plaza Singapura?
Yes — we're a 3–5 minute walk from Plaza Singapura (Plaza Sing). EMME Visioncare is at 2 Handy Road, #02-13 The Cathay Mall, just across the way via Handy Road and beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT. If you're shopping at Plaza Singapura and want an eye check, myopia control for your child, Ortho-K or new eyewear, we're an easy walk over.
How do I walk to EMME Visioncare from Plaza Singapura?
From Plaza Singapura, head out towards Handy Road and walk towards The Cathay Mall — about 3–5 minutes. Take the lift or escalator to Level 2 and find us at #02-13. We're open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily, so it's easy to drop by after work or on a weekend. Call or WhatsApp (65) 8690 3598 to book ahead.
Book your eye check at The Cathay
Call or WhatsApp (65) 8690 3598, or book online.
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