buying glasses in India

iconoclam

I'm traveling to India in August and was wondering whether it might be a good idea to buy myself a pair of prescription sunglasses once I'm there. Lenses are so expensive here in the States that I really can't afford a luxury like sunglasses, though I'd really like a pair for those blazingly sunny summer days. I can't wear contact lenses, so regular sunglasses are not an option.

Has anyone ever done this? Any ideas as to what I should expect to pay, and how long I might have to wait for my lenses to be ground? My prescription is quite weak, though I do have astigmatism in one eye.

-m2-

rab started a great thread on this topic almost exactly a year ago. check here for a start:

rab's top tip of the month: glasses

I'll be bringing my prescription along this year too, or maybe have my eyes checked again anyway. I'll be staying in one place long enough that I'm not worried how long a new pair might take to get made, though.

ace

Thanks for the link, m2!

Did anyone happen to see the frames that have a magnetic clip on sunglass on top in India? Anyone have recent experiences? According to the previous thread, the prices really vary . . .

Also, anyone know how much getting your eyes checked costs there?

It's interesting that someone said that you should ask that the lenses be centered to your pupils . . . I thought they always did that! (at least in the West . . .)

iconoclam

Thanks for the link! Very informative. I guess I'll shop around a bit once I get to Delhi.