New glasses.
For less than a dinner out.
For less than a dinner out.
A full prescription pair — frames and lenses — runs $25–60 at most city-centre opticians. Eye tests are free. Quality international lens brands are available. This is one of the genuinely great deals available to expats in Phnom Penh.
A standard prescription pair of glasses — frames plus lenses — runs $25–60 at most city-centre opticians. Rimless titanium frames with quality lenses can be had for $65. Transition lenses, progressive lenses, anti-glare coatings: all available, all at a fraction of what you would pay at home. Eye tests are free at most places.
The quality gap matters for complex prescriptions. Standard lenses (below ±4 dioptre) are cut on-site in an hour. More complex prescriptions — progressives, high-power lenses, specialist coatings — may be ordered from Japan or Germany (brands like Hoya and Essilor), with a turnaround of a few days to a week. For very unusual prescriptions, verify before committing.
The first and largest optical chain in Cambodia, operating since 1994. Eye examinations, prescription lens cutting, all types of eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. Multiple branches across Phnom Penh. The chain has grown to become the market leader for optometry in the country, with consistent service standards across locations.
Main branch on Norodom Boulevard (formerly 166 Bis). Staff speak English. Eye tests are free.
eyecareoptic.biz →A French-oriented optical boutique in the heart of BKK1, catering to the upscale expat market. European frames, French eye care standards, and a focus on quality over volume. If you want a premium experience — designer frames, high-end lenses, proper optometric consultation — Horizon is the right address.
horizonfrenchoptics.com →One of the largest retail optical stores in central Phnom Penh, operating since 1988. Licensed optician and contact lens practitioner from Canada and the US on site. Fast turnaround — most orders completed within an hour. European, Asian and international frame brands.
📍 73Deo, Street 217, Khan 7 Makara · paris-optics.com →
A reliable, long-standing independent optician in central Phnom Penh. Recommended consistently by long-term expats for honest service and willingness to repair rather than replace. English-speaking owner. Good for complex prescriptions and lens-only orders.
📍 15-17Eo, Ang Eng Street (St. 13)
The Japanese optical chain, with branches at both Aeon Malls. Standardised quality, Japanese lens brands (Hoya, Essilor), and a polished shopping experience. Good for straightforward prescriptions and anyone who wants the reassurance of an international chain with consistent standards.
📍 AEON Mall 1 & AEON Mall Sen Sok
Daily, monthly and extended-wear contact lenses are available at most optical chains in Phnom Penh, including EYE CARE Optic, Paris Optics and Owndays. Major international brands — Acuvue, Bausch & Lomb, Air Optix, Biofinity — are all stocked. Prices are significantly lower than in Europe or North America. A box of 30 daily lenses runs roughly $15–25 depending on brand and prescription strength.
If you wear a less common prescription or need toric lenses for astigmatism, stock availability narrows. Paris Optics has a licensed contact lens practitioner from Canada on site and is the most reliable place for specialist lens fitting and unusual prescriptions. EYE CARE Optic carries the broadest general stock across its chain.
Bring your lens prescription. Opticians here will generally sell contact lenses without a prescription, but for toric or multifocal lenses a proper fitting matters. If you have never been fitted for contacts or are changing lens type, ask for a fitting consultation rather than just ordering off your glasses prescription — the two measurements differ.