Where to get prescription glasses made in Nha Trang and how fast can they do it?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Optical shops in Nha Trang exist, but claims of "15-30 minute" glasses and huge selections of brand-name frames from local bloggers are exaggerated — actual production takes anywhere from a few hours to several days depending on your prescription, and lenses for complex prescriptions are sometimes shipped from Hanoi.
What the community said
If an optical shop only uses a refractometer without also checking with a standard letter chart, that's a red flag — a proper optometrist always does both. Imported brand-name frames are rarely seen, and when they are, their authenticity is often questionable.
9 days ago
Turnaround time depends heavily on your prescription: for minor vision issues, glasses can be ready in about an hour, but for strong myopia with astigmatism it can take 2+ days depending on the lens manufacturer. For complex prescriptions, lenses are sometimes shipped in from Hanoi, and ready-made prescription sunglasses usually aren't available on the spot.
9 days ago lenses sometimes shipped from Hanoi
Look for optical shops that do make prescription glasses (even if not quickly) — these have been discussed in other local chats, including a dedicated medical/health chat for Nha Trang where you can find specific recommendations.
9 days ago
One traveler's real experience visiting three optical shops in Nha Trang that were hyped up by local bloggers: the promised "15-30 minutes" for lenses didn't hold up, equipment felt outdated compared to shops back home, and the supposed huge selection of brand-name frames was basically nonexistent.
9 days ago