Are advanced eyeglass lenses available in Cuenca?

AndisGr8Travels Member

Member since 17 February 2018

AndisGr8TravelsMember28 May 2018 20:50:23

Greetings!

I'm coming to Cuenca in about a week for a multi-month stay.聽

Like so many things here at home in the US, eyeglasses beyond the basics are quite expensive -- even with insurance.聽 In Cuenca, are advanced lenses, like no-line progressives with transitions (color-changing for sun protection), available?聽 I have my own frames and a prescription from my eye doc and just want to get updated lenses.

Any information (including a local referral) will be appreciated.

Cheers!

MNRose Member

Member since 06 July 2013

MNRoseMember28 May 2018 21:48:59

I have no answers.... I simply appreciate the question and will add one of my own. My husband has a challenging prescription, requiring prisms. Have people with challenging lens prescription needs had good experience in eye examinations in Cuenca?

GMistral Serial expat

Member since 11 September 2013

GMistralSerial expat20 July 2018 14:48:49

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I paid $180 for the transitions on my eyeglases. Single vision, polycarbonate, thin lens, anti-glare, anti-scratch, total was $480

GMistral Serial expat

Member since 11 September 2013

GMistralSerial expat20 July 2018 14:50:57

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I always see Dr Fabian Ponche PHD in Centro Olftalmologico Ponce (He has a Facebook page), located on Av del Estadio next to Banco Pacifico. He keeps himself up to date on everyrhing, excellent Doctor.