For International Visitors · Riverside Plaza Floor 2, Bangkok

New glasses,
before you check out.

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
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
🇨🇭 Zurich · 🇬🇧 London · 🇺🇸 New York — Same Hoya, Zeiss & Essilor lenses. Bangkok prices. Full professional service.
Lens Brands We Carry
Zeiss Nikon Essilor Shamir Tokai
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).

Asahi Lite Japan single vision lenses
01FASTEST TURNAROUND
Single Vision
Distance or reading glasses with clear or premium lenses. Ready next day.
FROM ฿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 ฿5,490
$155 USD €143 EUR A$238 AUD CHF 139 DKK 1,065
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
When Will My Glasses Be Ready?
📅 Example: You visit on Monday at 6:00 PM
👓
Single Vision
Clear · Premium · Blue light · Photochromic
Next day
Ready Tuesday · ~24 hrs
🔭
Progressive · Varifocal
Near · Mid · Far · Super Reading
3 days
Ready Thursday · 3 working days
🕶️
Any Tinted Lens
Sunglasses tint · Gradient · Mirror coating
+2 days
Ready Saturday · +48 hrs extra
💬 We'll WhatsApp you the moment your glasses are ready for collection.
We use premium Thai-made lenses (Shamir & TOG) as our standard — quality built for international opticians worldwide. If you prefer Hoya, Zeiss, Essilor, Nikon or other international brands, we carry those too.
Real Visitors · Real Results

Tourists Who Visited Us

Travellers from Europe, Americas & beyond — getting prescription glasses in Bangkok before flying home.

Tourist customer at Optical X Bangkok
Happy visitor from Europe
Mr. Granel — happy customer
Satisfied customer at Optical X
Happy tourist customer
How It Works

How Does Buying Glasses
in Bangkok Work?

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

01
🔬

Eye Examination

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

10–20 min
02
👓

Try 40+ Varifocal Demo Lenses

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

10–20 min
03
🖼️

Frame Selection

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

10–20 min
04
📦

Order Placed

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

Same day
05

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.

Lens prescription card
📄

Bring any Rx

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

🔍

We always double-check

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

Eye exam with trial frame
👁️

No prescription? No problem.

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

Walk in, or book ahead — your schedule, your call.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Tourists Ask About
Buying Glasses in Bangkok

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. We recommend booking ahead if your time in Bangkok is limited.
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.

Optical X Vision Care Center
📍
Riverside Plaza, Floor 2
Charoen Nakhon Road, Thonburi
Bangkok 10600
📞
092 989 7447
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 – Optometrist
May Parsuraphun
Lecturer Optometrist
English · Thai

May conducts your eye exam and prescription recheck. Your first stop for any vision concerns or prescription questions.

Nawarat F – Senior Optometrist
Nawarat F
Senior Optometrist
English · Thai

Specialist in progressive lens fitting and eye health. Experienced in health-level eye exams including retinal screening.

Parson Parsuraphun – Senior Optician
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
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.

Ready to See Bangkok in Clarity?

Book your appointment today. Your progressive lenses will be ready before you leave Thailand.

Book via WhatsApp Call 092 989 7447

Optical X Vision Care Center · Riverside Plaza Floor 2 · Bangkok · opticalxvision.com