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Prescription Sunglasses in Hanoi

Manh Long Optical · 147A Le Duan, Cua Nam, Hanoi · Updated 11 October 2026

Most people who ask us about sunglasses in Hanoi want the same thing: to stop carrying two pairs. Here is what is actually possible, including the one option we cannot do.

Two ways to get sunglasses with your prescription

Tinted prescription lenses in a sunglasses frame — 1,850,000₫ for the finished pair, frame included. A normal prescription lens, dyed. You end up with a second pair that is only sunglasses. Best if you spend real time outdoors and want a proper dark tint.

Photochromic lenses — from 1,550,000₫ for the finished pair, frame included. Clear indoors, darkening outdoors, one pair for everything. Best if you are moving in and out all day and do not want to swap.

Both prices include the frame and are our regular prices. The final figure moves with your prescription strength, the lens index and the coating you choose, and we quote the whole thing before we cut anything. Time-limited promotions, when we run them, are on the offers page.

If you wear progressives. A tinted progressive pair is possible too. We quote it after checking your prescription, and timing follows the lens: Chemi Magic Form about 24 hours, Essilor four to five days, ZEISS seven to nine.

The honest limit: polarised

We do not fit polarised lenses with a prescription. Polarised sunglasses here are plano only — no correction in them.

We say this early because polarised is the first thing people ask for, and being told at the counter after you have chosen a frame is a waste of your afternoon. If cutting glare on water or a road is what you need and you also need correction, a dark tint plus a good anti-reflective coating on the back surface gets you most of the way.

Why photochromic lenses stay clear in a car

This one surprises people, so it is worth knowing before you spend 1,550,000₫.

Most photochromic lenses darken in response to ultraviolet light. Modern car windscreens block most UV. So the lens sits in bright sunlight, feels the heat, and stays nearly clear. It is not a fault and it is not a bad batch — it is how the chemistry works.

If you drive a lot in daylight, a dedicated tinted pair is the more honest purchase. For photochromic brands and prices, including Transitions Gen S, see how much Transitions lenses cost.

Choosing a tint

We keep tint sample discs at the counter so you can hold each one up rather than guess from a name.

• Grey — keeps colours looking natural. The safe default.
• Brown — lifts contrast a little, often easier on the eyes in haze.
• Gradient — darker at the top, lighter at the bottom. Easier if you need to glance at a phone or a menu.

Depth of tint matters more than colour for comfort. Ask to see the sample outside the door before you commit; the shop lighting flatters everything.

For tint categories, UV400 and which frames suit a stronger prescription, read how to choose prescription sunglasses.

Strong prescriptions and curved frames

Many sunglass frames curve around the face, and the stronger the prescription, the harder it is to keep the edges of the lens clear. In our experience, around −5.00 is where we become cautious with a strongly curved frame, and we do not recommend a deep wrap for higher prescriptions because vision at the edges can suffer. This is our working guide, not an industry limit. With astigmatism or long-sightedness, a flatter frame is usually the safer choice. We tell you before you choose.

How long it takes

• Single-vision tinted lenses: often the same day, depending on your prescription.
• Progressive: Chemi Magic Form about 24 hours; Essilor four to five days; ZEISS seven to nine days.
• Transitions Gen S photochromic: two to three days for single vision, four to five days for progressive.
• Other lenses we order in: we confirm a date once your prescription is checked.

If you are flying out, tell us your departure date first and we will tell you what is realistic before you choose. We would rather sell you the pair we can finish in time than the one we cannot.

What sunglasses do and do not do

A dark tint cuts brightness. UV protection is a separate property of the lens, not a function of how dark it looks — a cheap dark lens without UV filtering makes your pupils open wider in bright light, which is the wrong direction. Every tinted lens we fit filters UV.

Beyond comfort and UV filtering, we are not going to claim sunglasses treat anything. If something about your vision worries you, that is a question for an eye hospital, not for us.

Common questions

How much are prescription sunglasses in Hanoi?

1,850,000₫ for the finished pair including the frame, using tinted prescription lenses. Photochromic lenses that go clear indoors and dark outdoors start at 1,550,000₫, also including the frame. The final figure depends on your prescription strength, lens index and coating.

Can I get polarised lenses with my prescription?

Not at our shop. We fit polarised lenses only without correction. If you need both glare control and correction, a dark tint with a good anti-reflective coating on the back surface is what we would recommend.

Why do my photochromic lenses stay clear when I drive?

Because they darken in response to ultraviolet light, and car windscreens block most UV. It is how the lens works rather than a fault. If you drive a lot in daylight, a separate tinted pair is the more useful buy.

How fast can you make prescription sunglasses?

Single-vision tinted lenses can often be finished the same day, depending on your prescription. Chemi Magic Form progressives take about 24 hours, Essilor progressives four to five days and ZEISS seven to nine. Tell us your flight date before you choose.

Do I need to bring a prescription?

No. The eye test is free whether you buy or not. Bring a written prescription if you have one, but if it is more than twelve months old we will re-test rather than copy it.