giddyup Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) The optician at Bkk/Pattaya hospital did an eye exam and wrote me out prescriptions for both reading and distance glasses. As I already have my own frames wondering what the cost of the lenses might be, roughly. Nothing fancy, just straightforward lenses. It will give a rough idea as to a ballpark figure when the shop quotes me. Edited October 2, 2020 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I go to a local small business where I have had checks and new prescriptions as required for bifocal lenses which cost me 500Bht and includes tinting in color and shade to my own desire. New frames start there at 1000 Bht but I usually buy cheap sunglasses and pop the lenses out. He does not mind at all so long as the frames can accomodate the lenses which are manufactured in Korea. Directly across the road from this shop is one of the Top C.. franchises where I went initially but they were very expensive and gave me a completely wrong prescription ! So I am not providing a "ballpark" cost but an indication of what may be a low start point if you shop around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Even Top Chareon have prices ranging from around B800 for the ordinary plastic ones up to around B8000 for Ziess type and quality. They will always pull out and quote the most expensive first 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izod10 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just used first optic 40% shade distance only 400 baht in existing frames bought Moscot frames,really good,frames about 800 baht For progressive think around 2000 up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 If you have the prescriptions, go through Zenni. Really do it! Many fine shops in Thailand --- However the cost can vary depending on your prescription which means you can get scammed. Hard for anyone who is not an optician to give you the exact price to expect, unless they have the exact same prescription that you have. I have never been scammed. My girlfriend however has. And I was the one who had to pay the bill. ???? It only pisses me off when I remember it ... LIKE NOW. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 For distance a Thai girl I know paid 1,000 for the lenses. Tukcom has reading glasses for 39 b. Next to the donut shop first floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Be careful. Every time I get glasses the optician starts by quoting me some astronomic price like ฿30,000. Then I plainly tell them to show me all of the options starting at the least expensive. My last pair of simple lens cost ฿5000 as I have a pretty strong prescription and need to buy high index plastic which are a little pricier. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 33 minutes ago, izod10 said: Just used first optic I always use First Optic never any problems no excessive prices. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleP Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) If u use zennioptical.com u buy frames and get a free prescription. They are dirt cheap. Locally (bkk) I pay 1500b for hoya progressive lenses. I use a local mom and pop opticians. 7000+ at top charoen Edited October 2, 2020 by uncleP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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