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lonni318 · Joined: 08 Mar 2010

I'm leaving for Seoul in 2 weeks and I really love Bausch and Lomb contact solution (the only one that doesn't irritate my eyes). Does anyone know if this easily accessible and affordable in Seoul or if I should bring my own supply with me?

Thanks!

Beyond · Joined: 04 Apr 2010

I was wondering the same thing. I figure people will say yeah there's tons of contact solution over there. I'm particular to name brands when it comes to contact solution, there's a major difference.

lonni318 · Joined: 08 Mar 2010

Yeah, I completely agree. I am not picky about name brands, but when it comes to my eyes I don't mess around.

nomad-ish · Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 3:22 pm Post subject:

you may want to check out g-market. they've got an english page, although since it's like ebay (with sellers) the product info will still be in korean. google translate can help you there.

i used to use clear care back home and now i've found a product called ao sept made by the same company. it's pretty much the same product.

i haven't looked for lens solution in the stores recently, so i don't remember if i saw your lens solution brand there. g-market is worth a look.

wormholes101 · Joined: 11 Mar 2003

Yes, that B&L is here in almost every optometrist. I use that brand myself.

lonni318 · Joined: 08 Mar 2010

They do have it there. Thank you!

jomiro · Joined: 10 Jan 2010

local drug stores have it.. olive young's and watsons come to my mind. they have them everywhere.
but you gotta compare prices. they charge different prices everywhere...
well, at least in sincheon

lonni318 · Joined: 08 Mar 2010

Good to know they have my brand there.

Thanks everyone.

chellovek · Joined: 29 Feb 2008

I'm glad to hear you'll get what you want. Though as a curiosity, why the wish for such a specific brand? When I came over I just used what was available at the local store and have never noticed a difference. Are you using hard contacts or something special?

pkang0202 · Joined: 09 Mar 2007

I use Opti-Free Replenish. I wear Silicone Hydrogel lenses and my optometrist in the US recommended that type.

onie · Joined: 29 Dec 2008

You can get solution from any shop selling glasses and these places are everywhere. I don't know about name brand solution but the place I used to go to had 500ml bottles for about 500 won, and I had no problem with them.

Jane · Joined: 01 Feb 2003

Not do they sell B&L contact lens solution in every optometrist and super market here, but it's half the price than in North America. I stock up here and bring bottles home when I can.