Eye Doctor Experience

This past weekend I decided to update my contact lenses as I hadn't been to the eye doctor since about September 2007. I also noticed a chunk out of my contact and a tear in the other. I decided to go to COEX because it is rather foreigner friendly and I had some other business to take care of (i.e. eat at On the Border). I chose Seokwang Optical because they didn't have tons of Gucci and Ray Ban advertisements in their store meaning they would probably be affordable. I was greeted by a very nice lady who told me an eye exam was free as long as I intended to make a purchase with them. Free? Seriously? Still skeptical, I took out my contacts and waited about 20 minutes for the doctor to check my eyes. A rather routine procedure, thankfully sans the glaucoma test. I got my contacts at a very reasonable 45,000W a box (luckily my eyes are both the same prescription). I went home after that thinking that I really wanted a new pair of glasses, mainly because my prescription was different and although I rarely wear glasses in public, I wanted the option. I was headed to see Angels and Demons so I decided to stop back in at the eye doctor to fulfill my glasses dream. First of all, the doctor who checked my eyes was probably the nicest/cutest little man ever. He didn't recognize me when I came back for glasses (I had changed my outfit and hairstyle) and was embarrassed by this so gave me a discount on the glasses. I ended up paying 100,000W for the frames and the lenses! The best deal I've ever received on my optical needs. After waiting a mere 40 minutes, I picked up my new glasses, had them fitted and received a free gift of face wash.

I highly recommend this place to anyone in Seoul if they need glasses or contact lenses. It's at COEX Mall across from Burger King and near the side entrance of Bandi and Luni's Bookstore. They have a wide selection of glasses and contacts and offer great prices.