Are advanced eyeglass lenses available in Cuenca?

AndisGr8Travels

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Member since 17 February 2018

AndisGr8Travels

28 May 2018 22:50:23

AndisGr8Travels

28 May 2018 22:50:23

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!

MNRose

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Member since 06 July 2013

Winona, Minnesota

MNRose

28 May 2018 23:48:59

MNRose

28 May 2018 23:48:59

Winona, Minnesota

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

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Member since 11 September 2013

Cantón Cuenca, Azuay

GMistral

20 July 2018 16:48:49

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GMistral

20 July 2018 16:48:49

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Cantón Cuenca, Azuay

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

GMistral

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Member since 11 September 2013

Cantón Cuenca, Azuay

GMistral

20 July 2018 16:50:57

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GMistral

20 July 2018 16:50:57

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Cantón Cuenca, Azuay

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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