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rusty2005 wrote:

My husband had an appointment with an optician today - eye test and 2 pairs of glasses (normal pair and a pair of safety glasses for work). He does have complex perscription but the almost $4000 bill does seem a bit excessive. Does anyone know if this is a typical charge for this in Saudi Arabia or did they 'see him coming'.聽 If this is the cost then this is the cost - but just wondering - any thoughts? (Pretty sure he could have had LASIK done in the US for the price!)

4000 $ or SAR?
Complex and top high-tech glasses may cost ~2000- 4000 SAR - at least twice or more expensive than in EU/US.
Eye test usually must be covered by medical insurance, and if you already have prescription for glasses - order them from somewhere else, even by internet.

rusty2005 wrote:

He says that the normal ones were approx $2300 and the safety ones were approx $1400. Not sure what the split of frames/lenses was but that the lenses were definately more expensive than the frames.

If you have a prescription just google glasses online or eyebuydirect where you can choose a frame, enter lens details and you will get a price for comparison.
I was quoted 3500 SR for sophisticated progressive lenses (Essilor brand) in Maghrabi Opticals, and actually paid approx. 1600 SR for the same back home.