Best Optical Shops to Buy Glasses in Gangnam

shortlist for prescription glasses in Gangnam with quick service + English help, plus realistic price bands.

Best bets in/near Gangnam (prescription-ready)

Davich Optical – Apgujeong Exit 4 (Gangnam-gu): Big chain, English-friendly, fast lens cutting; address listed as 1F, 857 Nonhyeon-ro. Great for same-day RX.
Optical W (Seocho, by Gangnam): Premium “select shop” with designer frames and careful fitting; 88 Banpo-daero. Expect higher frame prices.
MOSCOT Seoul (Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu): Boutique brand flagship for frames; confirm in-store lens cutting/lead time. If you’re in a rush, buy frames here and cut lenses at Davich nearby.
Note: Some fashion brands (e.g., Gentle Monster) don’t cut RX lenses in store; you buy frames then visit an optician.

Same-day is common if lenses are in stock; big branches advertise ~30 minutes turnaround.
Price bands (pair or lenses, typical 2025):
Budget complete pair often ₩60k–₩120k (varies by shop/promos).
High-index 1.67 lenses roughly ₩100k–₩200k; 1.74 often ₩150k–₩300k (lens-only, brand/coatings dependent).
Brand high-index (e.g., Nikon/Zeiss) quoted around ₩198k+ (lens-only) at mainstream shops.
Progressives typically add cost; local guides cite ~₩125k–₩150k for progressive lenses before extras.

Ask for English receipt/tax-refund and what’s included (eye test, coatings, case, adjustments). Creatrip
If you already have a prescription, bring it; otherwise most shops do free in-store testing. Creatrip
Confirm lens index/brand, coatings (AR/UV/blue-filter), and same-day availability before paying.