Are advanced eyeglass lenses available in Cuenca?

Last activity 20 July 2018 by GMistral

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AndisGr8TravelsMember28 May 2018 20:50:23

Greetings!

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

Like so many things here at home in the US, eyeglasses beyond the basics are quite expensive -- even with insurance. In Cuenca, are advanced lenses, like no-line progressives with transitions (color-changing for sun protection), available? 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!

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?

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

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.

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