smacko Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 need to get my glasses prescription renewed. i'm heading back to LOS at some point this year, and i'm wondering if its worth waiting... does anyone know the cost of lenses in LOS? cost be about 160AUD last time i got them done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajahnlau Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Eye testing is free by computer at any large retailer. Lenses are about 1-2000 bht. Frames are very cheap compared to Aust. Just bought Crocodile frames for 3,000 bht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simcity Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 i got two prescription done few month ago , one for home 850 bahts , one for okley frame , no glair / no scratch 2200 bahts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Eye test........as above free. My glasses are sun darkening Varifocals. With Longines frames I paid around ฿20,000. Only slightly cheaper than UK. Normal glasses,frames and eye test thrown in around ฿3,000.............reading glasses about ฿200. Basically it's the same as anywhere. You get what you pay for. For just a run-of-the-mill pair of prescription glasses it's a lot,lot cheaper. Top of the range,about the same as Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 In CM a couple of years ago, the eye test was free, the glass/cutting was 600 baht, the frames.... Well, the sky is the limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 I use Zeiss glass to cut down the thickness of the lenses. Last time I was in Bangkok I went to an ordinary looking opticians shop, not in a mall. The price of these lenses was about under 50% of the UK price and the designer frames were also cheaper. If you need a special prescription I would certainly get it done in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 How long does it take to get your glasses ready? If you came in the morning, chose the frame and lenses, would the glasses be ready in the afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frequentatore Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 How long does it take to get your glasses ready? If you came in the morning, chose the frame and lenses, would the glasses be ready in the afternoon? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For ordinary reading lenses, my wife usually goes back one hour later and they are ready. For my progressive lenses, around 4 days; it seems that shops don't have the equipment to do it, they are made elsewhere. If you are in Bangkok, I recommend one optician in the Amarin Plaza: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=12275&hl= (read the whole thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherstuff1957 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) I recently bought some thin, progressive lenses with fairly expensive frames. 10,000 baht, five day wait, free eye exam in the shop. Edited May 9, 2005 by otherstuff1957 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smacko Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 thanks guys, i think i'll wait and get my new lenses in bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Eye test........as above free. My glasses are sun darkening Varifocals. With Longines frames I paid around ฿20,000. Only slightly cheaper than UK. Normal glasses,frames and eye test thrown in around ฿3,000.............reading glasses about ฿200. Basically it's the same as anywhere. You get what you pay for. For just a run-of-the-mill pair of prescription glasses it's a lot,lot cheaper. Top of the range,about the same as Europe. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Much more expensive in the States. I just got glasses, no glar, none scratch for $250 Dollars( with out the exam). I should of waited untill I got to Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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