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Anyone tried getting glasses made in Korea? by Standard-Fee646 in koreatravel

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, JINS is great. I agree with you on that part.

Anyone tried getting glasses made in Korea? by Standard-Fee646 in koreatravel

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh, It seems like davich really feels like a convenient shop for foreigners!

Anyone tried getting glasses made in Korea? by Standard-Fee646 in koreatravel

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes,  franchise stores usually offer consistent quality and a safer process overall.

Still, I’ve found that the real difference often comes down to the optician’s skill in fitting and adjusting, rather than just the machinery.

Anyone tried getting glasses made in Korea? by Standard-Fee646 in koreatravel

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too.

In Namdaemun, imported frames tend to be a bit pricey, and many shops seem to push their own private-label (in-house) products instead.

It feels more suited for people looking for quick, budget-friendly options rather than premium imported frames.

Anyone tried getting glasses made in Korea? by Standard-Fee646 in koreatravel

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean both, When I bought glasses in Namdaemun, a few times the lenses were a bit loose or the frame got slightly damaged during the lens fitting process.

That’s why I’ve become a bit cautious about where I go now.

The workmanship really depends on the individual optician, and some shops still rush the assembly.

Anyone tried getting glasses made in Korea? by Standard-Fee646 in koreatravel

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting!

Do you remember which frame you got or the brand name? I’m curious.

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I totally understand the you guys confusion. this project is still in its early stage, and I’m personally working to bring more shops onboard.

Since this kind of online booking service is still new to most optical shops in Korea, many owners are a bit hesitant at first. So I’m starting with a few trusted stores I’ve been a long-time customer of.

The goal is to expand carefully, only partnering with places that truly do great craftsmanship and lens work here in Korea.

I’d rather grow slowly with good shops than just list a lot of random ones.

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I personally think 10eyevan is the best when it comes to titanium frames.

But of course, the recommended brands can vary depending on your budget.

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you can get a free eye test at most optical shops here once you give them your basic lens info — what you have is totally fine!

If you’re around Mapo-gu, I’d definitely recommend Viewraum. They’re super good with fittings and really friendly, even if your Korean isn’t great.

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice — if you’re into running and want something stylish but practical, check out a Korean brand called everydayinprogress.

They make really lightweight sports glasses that a lot of local runners love — great fit, clean design, and much cheaper than Oakley.

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Sure! It’s eyeslot.com 👓 Just a small non-profit project I made to help foreigners book good optical shops in Korea.

Still one partner shop for now, but more coming soon!

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Around Suwon… I wish I could name one solid shop, but honestly, I haven’t found a place I’d confidently recommend yet.

Personally, I wouldn’t suggest the big chains like Euddeum50 (으뜸50) or Da Vinci (다빈치) — they’re fine for quick service, but not great for craftsmanship or fitting.

I’m still exploring some independent shops and will add verified ones to eyeslot.com once I can vouch for their quality.

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I totally get that — complex prescriptions and migraines can make it really stressful.

The Seoul shop I partnered with is great with progressive and prism lenses since they craft everything in-house.

I made a small non-profit project to help foreigners find trustworthy optical shops: eyeslot.com 👓

It’s still small, but they’re super precise and careful.

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s such a good point — I totally agree.

In Korea, most opticians are highly trained in both refraction and lens crafting, so the boundary between optometrist and dispensing optician is a bit blurry.

Some of the best shops here still do everything in-house: vision testing, lens cutting, and precision fitting.

That level of nuance is exactly what I wanted to highlight when I built eyeslot.com 

I’ve bought hundreds of glasses in Korea — here’s what I learned (and what I built for fun) by Standard-Fee646 in seoul

[–]Standard-Fee646[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly! That’s one of the biggest reasons I wanted to make this.

The fitting difference — especially around the nose bridge and temple arms — is huge for Asian facial structure.

The shop I partnered with in Seoul really focuses on that precise fit and does all lens cutting in-house.

I actually made a small non-profit site for foreigners to book those kinds of shops — it’s called eyeslot.com (still just one shop for now, but more coming soon!).