OPTICIAN SERVICES

Around a quarter of a century ago, it was common knowledge that eye tests and prescription glasses in Thailand were a fraction of the cost in, say, the UK.

Opticians were on every corner, even outnumbering 7/11s.

There still seems to be far more opticians touting their products in Thailand than I note in the UK, but I’ve been warned on a few occasions that it is no longer a more cost-effective option to have your eyes checked and purchase glasses or other treatments here and that it is, more often than not, the same cost (at best) or even more expensive to get your eyes fixed in Thailand rather than back home.

Any first-hand or other evidence-based knowledge, experience, anecdotes and/or advice from those better placed than I to know, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.