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🌏 For International Visitors · Riverside Plaza Floor 2, Bangkok

Bangkok's Lens Specialist.
Progressive · Varifocal · Expert care.

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

Single Vision · Bifocal · Progressive (Varifocal) · Activity Lenses Ski · Bike · Golf
⭐ Google 5.0 · 53 Reviews 🔬 Licensed Optometrist 👓 40+ Progressive Lens Trials 🇬🇧 Full English Service ⏱️ Ready in 1–3 Days
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🇨🇭 Zurich · 🇬🇧 London · 🇺🇸 New York — Same Hoya, Zeiss & Essilor lenses. Bangkok prices. Full professional service.
Optical X Vision Care Center storefront at Riverside Plaza Floor 2 Bangkok
Riverside Plaza, Floor 2
Full 6-metre eye examination room at Optical X Vision Care Center Bangkok
Our 6-metre exam room
Customer trying 40+ progressive trial lenses at Optical X Bangkok
Try before you buy — 40+ lens designs
Why Optical X

Three Things You Won't Find at Any Other Optical Shop in Bangkok

We only do a few things — but we do them better than anyone.

🏥 6 m

A Real 6-Metre Exam Room

The international gold standard for refraction accuracy. Most Bangkok shops use 3-metre rooms with mirrors — which distorts progressive lens prescriptions. Ours is the real thing.

👓 40+

Try 40+ Progressive Designs Before You Commit

We put real trial lenses — in your actual prescription — into demo frames. Walk around, read your phone, look across the room. You choose the design that works. No guessing, no buyer's remorse.

⏱️ 1–3 Days

Ready Before You Fly Home

Single vision in 24 hours. Progressive in 3 days. Back home, you'd wait 1–3 weeks and pay twice the price. Your holiday is enough time for a perfect pair.

How Much Do Glasses Cost in Bangkok?

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

Single Vision
⚡ Ready in 24 hrs
฿2,990
$84 USD €78 EUR A$130 AUD CHF 76 CHF DKK 580 DKK
Distance · Near · Computer
Price varies by:
  • Prescription strength & complexity
  • Lens index (thickness)
  • Add-ons: blue light filter, photochromic (light-adaptive), UV coating
  • Frame selection
👨‍⚕️ Our optometrist & optician will recommend the right combination for your eyes and lifestyle — at no extra charge.
⏱ When Will My Glasses Be Ready?

Example: You visit on Monday at 6:00 PM

Single Vision
Ready Tuesday 6:00 PM
Next working day
Progressive · Varifocal
Ready Thursday 6:00 PM
3 working days
Any Tinted Lens
Ready Saturday 6:00 PM
+48 hrs on top of lens type
We'll WhatsApp you the moment your glasses are ready for collection.
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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.
European tourists with progressive lenses at Optical X Bangkok
Happy customer with new varifocal glasses at Optical X Riverside Plaza
Happy couple with Optical X optician giving thumbs up at Riverside Plaza Bangkok
International visitor selfie with Optical X optician inside Vision Care Center
English-speaking optician helping international visitor in Bangkok
How It Works

How Does Buying Glasses in Bangkok Work?

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

Eye Examination

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

⏱ 30–45 min

Try 40+ Lenses

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

⏱ 15–30 min

Frame Selection

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

⏱ 15–20 min

Order Placed

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

⏱ Same day

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.

Which Lens Brands Are Available in Bangkok?

Global premium lenses — at Bangkok prices.

Hoya Essilor · Varilux Zeiss Shamir 🇹🇭 TOG · Made in Thailand TOKAI Nikon Seiko
🇹🇭 Made in Thailand · ISO 9001 Certified · Exported to 50+ Countries

Your Optician at Home Probably Uses These Lenses.
You Just Don't Know It Yet.

Thai Optical Group (TOG) has manufactured lenses in Bangkok since 1951 — exported to labs in Europe, the US, and Australia. At Optical X, you buy direct from the source. No import margin. No middleman. Same precision, Thai price.

🇹🇭 TOG Progressive Lens — Choose Your Grade
Try each grade in your own prescription during your appointment — the choice is always yours.
★★★
Standard
฿10,000
≈ $280 USD · €260 EUR
Entry progressive. Suitable for low-to-moderate Addition. Good everyday performance.
Best for Addition ≤ +1.25
★★★★★
Premium
฿20,000
≈ $560 USD · €520 EUR
Individualised freeform design. Maximum corridor width. Ideal for higher prescriptions.
Best for Addition +1.50 – +2.00
★★★★★★
Elite
฿25,000
≈ $700 USD · €650 EUR
Top-of-range freeform. Custom-optimised per eye. The clearest, widest vision available in progressive form.
Best for Addition +2.00 and above
💡 All grades include the 40+ lens trial. You'll compare Standard vs. Premium side-by-side in your prescription — and choose freely. We never upsell.
Lens price only. Frames are sold separately. We run regular promotions of 20–40% off frames in-store — ask our team for the current offer on the day of your visit.

Trusted by Tourists & Expats from 20+ Countries

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.

Location & Opening Hours

Riverside Plaza Floor 2 — a 5-minute walk from Anantara Riverside and Avani Riverside Bangkok hotels.

Optical X Vision Care Center
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Riverside Plaza, Floor 2
Charoen Nakhon Road, Thonburi
Bangkok 10600
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092 989 7447
Opening Hours
Every Day11:00 – 20:00
* Occasional closures announced in advance via Line @opxrv and our website.
📋 Appointment recommended for tourists — guarantees dedicated optometrist time during your visit.

Who You'll Meet

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

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Suraphun Parsuraphun
Optician
🇬🇧 English · 🇹🇭 Thai

Ask Suraphun about frame selection, lens options, and fitting. Specialist in matching the right frame for progressive lenses.

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Ploychompoo Parsuraphun
Optometrist
🇬🇧 English · 🇹🇭 Thai

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

PA
Parson Parsuraphun
Optician
🇬🇧 English · 🇹🇭 Thai

20 years of experience in 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.

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