Most of the people in Namibia live in rural areas and do not have access to healthcare facilities. This is why most of them seek medical care in nearby countries like South Africa, India, turkey and other developed countries for treatment. Namibian health facilities are not up to par with quality health standards and specialised areas like optometry are under funded so many Namibians prefer visiting South African hospitals for specialized cases like an eye surgery or eye test. 

an eye test in Namibia is expensive 

The costs of an eye test are similar in South Africa and Namibia, with the average cost being around 240 South African rands (£19) or N$200. So, most of the patients seek medical care in nearby countries like South Africa, India, turkey and other developed countries for treatment. This is because of the high cost of medical care in Namibia. The government has not done enough to reduce this cost.

Takeaway:

So there you have it! The cost of an eye test in Namibia.

Now that you know what to expect, you’re ready to book your own eye exam and see how your eyes are doing