For International Visitors · Riverside Plaza Floor 2, Bangkok

New glasses,
before you check out.

Staying in Bangkok long-term? See our Expat Eye Care page →

English-speaking optometrist · Riverside Plaza, near Anantara & Avani Hotels · Hoya, Essilor & Zeiss · 40+ trial lenses

2 mins walking from Anantara Hotel Licensed Optometrist 40+ Progressive Lens Trials Full English Service Ready in 1–3 Days

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Ready while you're still in Bangkok

Single Vision

24 hr

Ready next afternoon

Varifocal · Reading

3 days

Bring your Rx, we do the rest

Happy tourist customer at Optical X Bangkok

Pricing

How Much Do Glasses
Cost in Bangkok?

Frame + lenses, full eye exam included. Ready in 24 hrs (single vision) or 3 days (progressive & reading).

01FASTEST TURNAROUND

Single Vision

Distance or reading glasses with clear or premium lenses. Ready next day.

FROM ฿3,990 ฿2,990

$84 USD €78 EUR A$130 AUD CHF 76 DKK 580

Ready in 24 hours

Price varies by:

Prescription strength & complexity
Lens index (thickness)
Add-ons: blue light filter, photochromic, UV coating
Frame selection

Book fitting → CLEAR · PREMIUM

Customer reading with super reading lenses

Best Seller

02LONG-DISTANCE READING

Super Reading

Wider reading field than standard. Choose a working distance of 1.5 or 3.0 metres — comfortable for desk or piano.

FROM ฿7,200

$203 USD €188 EUR A$313 AUD CHF 183 DKK 1,397

Ready in 3 days

Price varies by:

Lens index (thickness)
Add-ons: blue light filter, anti-fatigue coating
Frame selection

Book fitting → 1.5m · 3.0m

How Does Buying Glasses
in Bangkok Work?

Designed around your travel schedule — fast, clear, and no surprises.

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Eye Examination

Full optometric exam in our 6-metre room. Bring your existing prescription — we verify and refine it.

10–20 min

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Try 40+ Varifocal Demo Lenses

Walk around wearing trial lenses in your actual prescription. Choose the design that fits your lifestyle.

10–20 min

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Frame Selection

Choose from our collection or bring your own frame. We advise on what works best for progressives.

10–20 min

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Order Placed

Custom lenses ordered from the lab. You receive a WhatsApp update when ready for collection.

Same day

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Collection & Fitting

Pick up your glasses. We fine-tune the fit and confirm clear vision at all distances before you leave.

1–3 days later

Bring Your Prescription

Can I Use My Prescription
From Home?

We accept prescriptions from any licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist — anywhere in the world.

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Bring any Rx

From your home country, a hospital, or a clinic in Bangkok — we accept all valid prescriptions.

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We always double-check

Our optometrist and optician recheck every prescription before ordering. This protects you — not us.

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No prescription? No problem.

Walk in for a full eye exam. We measure your prescription on-site in our 6-metre exam room.

Patient Stories

Real Visitors, Real Results

In-depth stories from tourists and expats who found the right lens at Optical X.

Every story is reviewed by Optical X's own team — Ploychompoo Parsuraphun, Steven Parsuraphun, and Parson Parsuraphun — before it's published.

Patient story — multifocal contact lenses for presbyopia at Optical X

🇹🇿 Tanzania · Business Traveler

Nobody Told Me Multifocal Contacts Existed

Danny carried reading glasses across three continents for years — until one question at Optical X changed that in a single visit.

Read the full story →

Patient story — office lens for a senior executive at Optical X

🇫🇷 France · Senior Executive · Business Traveler

The Conference Room Test

Mr.G kept removing his reading glasses just to see the screen. One office lens fitting later, he's ordered every pair in Bangkok since.

Read the full story →

$Patient story — 0.12D precision post-cataract refraction at Optical X$

🇨🇭 Switzerland · Retired Professional

Better, Faster, and High Precision

After cataract surgery, Mrs.L's Swiss prescription still wasn't quite right. Optical X measured it to 0.12D and had new glasses ready in 72 hours — she returned nine months later for two more pairs.

Read the full story →

Patient story — Shamir Computer occupational lens for a multi-monitor remote worker at Optical X

🇺🇸 United States · Tech Professional · Remote Worker

Three Monitors, One Lens

Mike's three-monitor setup was quietly wrecking his neck through standard progressives. Comparing lenses side by side at Optical X, the Shamir Computer was the one that actually fit how he works.

Read the full story →

Patient story — occupational lens fitting for a German business traveler at Optical X

🇩🇪 Germany · Business Professional · Bangkok & Bali Regular

A Yearly Eye Exam

Mr.T gave up on standard progressives and reading glasses years ago. Now he comes back to Bangkok every year for his eye exam — and an occupational lens fitted to how he actually works.

Read the full story →

Patient story — Trent from Denmark fitted with a wide-temple frame and Shamir Autograph Urban progressive lens at Optical X

🇩🇰 Denmark · Medical Professional · Age 45–55

Why the Right Lens Upgrade and Frame Fit Matter

Trent's temples had been pinched by "size 58" frames in five countries. A proper caliper measurement and a widened Shamir Autograph Urban reading zone fixed in one visit what nobody had ever diagnosed.

Read the full story →

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Tourists Ask About
Buying Glasses in Bangkok

Can I order my glasses remotely before I arrive in Bangkok?+

No — we don't make glasses remotely in any case. Every pair needs measurements and a fitting taken with you in the shop, and work starts only after your visit. Progressive lenses and complex prescriptions take 3 days from your fitting, and if there isn't enough time before you leave Bangkok, we won't take the order. Please don't send payment in advance. Read why every pair needs an in-person fitting →

Do I need to bring my current prescription?+

Helpful, but not required. We conduct a full eye examination on-site. If you bring your existing prescription, we verify and refine it. If you don't have one, we measure everything from scratch in our 6-metre exam room.

How long does the whole process take?+

Your first visit — exam, trial, and order — takes about 60–90 minutes. Glasses are typically ready in 1–3 days; progressive lenses and complex prescriptions take 3 days. We don't rush work, so please visit early in your trip.

Are the lens brands exactly the same quality as at home?+

Yes — identical. Hoya, Essilor, Zeiss, and Shamir are global manufacturers. The lens you receive here is made to exactly the same specification. The price difference reflects Thailand's lower operating costs, not any difference in product.

What if I have a strong or complex prescription?+

We specialize in complex cases — high myopia, high astigmatism, and presbyopia. Our 6-metre room and extensive progressive lens experience means we handle difficult prescriptions better than most clinics.

Can I bring my own frame?+

Absolutely. If you love your current frame and just need new lenses, bring it in. We'll assess its suitability for progressive lenses and fit them for you.

What does "try before you buy" actually mean?+

We have 40+ progressive lens designs in trial form. We fit them into demonstration frames with your actual prescription power, and you walk around the clinic testing near, intermediate, and distance vision. You choose the design that feels most natural — before any order is placed.

Is there a warranty?+

Yes. All lenses carry the manufacturer's warranty. We also offer post-collection fitting adjustments. For international customers, many concerns can be resolved via WhatsApp with photos.

Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?+

Walk-ins are welcome, but we strongly recommend booking — especially for tourists with limited time. Appointments guarantee dedicated optometrist time and the full trial lens experience.

Find Us

Location & Opening Hours

Riverside Plaza Floor 2 — a 5-minute walk from Anantara Riverside and Avani Riverside Bangkok hotels. Read our full walking guide from each hotel →

Optical X Vision Care Center

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Riverside Plaza, Floor 2
Charoen Nakhon Road, Thonburi
Bangkok 10600

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opticalxvision.com

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092 989 7447

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Opening Hours

Every Day11:00 – 20:00

* Occasional closures announced via Line @opxrv and our website.

Appointment recommended for tourists — guarantees dedicated optometrist time during your visit.

Our Team

Who You'll Meet

All of us speak English. Come find us — we're happy to help.

May Parsuraphun

Lecturer Optometrist

English · Thai

Specialist in comprehensive eye examinations, ocular health screening, prism prescribing, and myopia management with spectacle lenses.

Ploy

Senior Optometrist

English · Thai

Specialist in comprehensive eye care. Conducts eye examinations, ocular health assessments, prescription verification and rechecks, and provides expert guidance for vision and prescription concerns.

Parson Parsuraphun

Senior Optician

English · Thai

20 years of experience in frame selection, lens options, and fitting. Specialist in matching the right frame for progressive lenses.

Steven Parsuraphun

Optician

English · Thai

Graduated from Glasgow University Business School. Ask Steven about frame selection, lens options, and fitting. Specialist in matching the right frame for progressive lenses.

New glasses,
before you check out.

A Clinic-Grade Optical Centre
in the Heart of Bangkok

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