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Myeongdong | Gana Optical Shop

Optical Shop with 30 Years of Tradition | Now 20% Off!

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4 years ago

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Lots of tourists and visitors of Korea seem to have contact lenses on their shopping list. Gana Optical Shop has been in business in Myeongdong for over 30 years, even during time periods when Myeongdong wasn't popular amongst foreigners.

Its long history proves its professionalism and trustworthiness. If you have sunglasses, contact lenses and/or glasses on your shopping list, you've come to the right place!! 😎


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Gana Optical Shop | Information

  • Address: 서울 중구 명동8가길 33
  • Hours: Everyday 10:00-20:00



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Gana Optical Shop | Reasons for Recommendation

  • Gana Optical Shop has more than 30 years of history. Its customer base not only includes tourists but also has office workers in the area and locals who come for their optometry needs.
  • Staff here can assist customers in Korean, Chinese, English and Japanese. Feel free to ask the staff for advice on products and options. 👓
  •  Glasses will be equipped at the spot if in stock. Otherwise, the glasses will be shipped to customer's accommodation in Korea or the customer's address in their country of residence with an additional shipping charge.
  • After the purchase, customers will be escorted in Gana Optical Shop's shuttle bus to their accommodation(locational restrictions may apply).



Gana Optical Shop | Map & Directions

  • Address: 서울 중구 명동8가길 33
  • Come out of Myeongdong Station exit 9, turn right into the first street, walk 2 minutes and you'll see Gana Optical Shop.

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Gana Optical Shop | Review

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Gana Optical Shop has been loved by locals and international visitors for over 3 decades. The shop offers over 500 glass frames at a wide range of prices.

Gana Optical Shop offers eye tests to measure your eyesight before you make your purchases. The machine and the digital eye chart are both used to measure eyesight accurately. The optometry service is free.

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The clerk helps customers choose contact lenses or glasses that suit them the best. Recommendations are made according to their weekday habits and facial features too. 

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Gana Optical Shop also offers lots of options of contact lenses. Customers can simulate the coloured lenses on the eye models.

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The right-hand side of the store features domestic glasses made in Korea and they offer various sizes.

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On the left-hand side of the store, they have glasses and sunglasses from international brands such as Gucci, Chanel, Tom Ford, Ray Ban, etc.

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You can also custom-make sunglasses here. So cool! 🕶

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It takes about 10-20 minutes to equip a pair of glasses. If customers can't pick them up afterwards, they ship them to their accommodation in Korea for free and internationally for an additional fee.

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I was given this yogurt drink during my wait. How thoughtful! 💖

Overall, my experience at Gana Optical Shop was very good. I recommend it to international friends shopping at Myeongdong to get their glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses here. 



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