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politica · Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Location: Suwon-si

So, I did a quick search for this and found a few things, but not specifically what I was looking for . . .

Last weekend I ended up in the Namdaemun underground market (got lost trying to find the damn subway). Anyhow, I saw some frames that I really liked. They were 20,000 won. Basically, there were a whole bunch of little eyeglass shops in a row.

Now, I don't really need a new prescription, and therefore don't really need an eye test. Would it be possible for me to just point out the frames I like, show them my current glasses, and get the correct lenses?

Do you think this can be done for less than 100,000 won? Or am I going to have to get an eye exam? Help?

Thanks,
Politica

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

Yes, they can take your prescription off of your current glasses.

No, you do not need an eye exam.

Eye exams are free (as in - it is included in the cost of the glasses - whether you take it or not is your choice.)

If the frames are 20k then the glasses (single vision) should be about 60-70k.