Eye exam and lighter prescription at a Suseong, Daegu eyewear store

The day I got new glasses because my old pair made my eyes tired

I had been thinking it would be nice to have a comfortable pair of glasses for being at home or popping out somewhere nearby. My old glasses felt like the prescription was slightly off, and my eyes would sometimes feel tired after wearing them for a long time. This time, I decided to get a proper test and have a new pair made. That brought me to Four Eyes Eyeglasses Lotte Super Suseong Branch.

A spacious parking lot and an easy-to-find shop inside Lotte Super

Above all, the parking lot was incredibly spacious~ Along with Lotte Super, there were several other shops here, including Daiso, Uniqlo, Olive Young, and a car-film shop. At a glance, it looked like it could fit more than 60 cars. There were lots of cars parked when I visited, but cars kept leaving, so I found a spot after waiting a little. It is really hard to find a parking lot this large in Daegu~

Four Eyes Eyeglasses is inside the Lotte Super building, right beside the entrance, so it was easy to find as soon as I walked in. The route was convenient too. I visited on a weekday afternoon, yet customers kept coming and going, which made me realize more people come here than I had expected.

Taking my time trying sunglasses from CELINE to Ray-Ban

From the outside, the shop did not look especially large, but once I went in, there were more glasses and sunglasses on display than I expected. The range of branded sunglasses especially caught my eye~ I could compare brands including CELINE, GUCCI, TOM FORD, BALENCIAGA, SAINT LAURENT, Oakley, and Ray-Ban all in one place. Rather than standing beside me and explaining everything, the staff let me take my time trying things on and off as I chose. When I asked for help, they explained things kindly. That approach actually made it nice to try lots of products without feeling pressured.

What I personally liked was that the prices were displayed quite visibly on each pair of sunglasses. When you are browsing luxury-brand sunglasses, even asking the price can somehow feel awkward. Since the price tags were there, I could look around comfortably while checking the price range from the start.

The CELINE sunglasses were the ones that particularly drew my attention. There were lots of clean yet statement-making designs on display, so I tried them on one by one as I browsed~ The price was displayed alongside the pair I liked too. The pair in the photo was discounted from ₩730,000 to ₩590,000. I liked being able to see both the design and the price at a glance.

Along with CELINE, there were plenty of Oakley and Ray-Ban styles that I had been interested in too~ At the Ray-Ban corner, BEST SELLER products were displayed separately, and photos of them being worn were posted beside them, which caught my eye. The pair I saw was a style widely known for being worn by BLACKPINK's Jennie. Seeing it with a real wearing photo made it helpful for getting a sense of how it could look.

A wide range of sports sunglasses for running, golf, and fishing

There are so many people running these days, and there was a good variety of sports sunglasses suitable for running. There were also various sunglasses for golf, fishing, and other purposes, so I thought they would be worth browsing for anyone who enjoys sports or outdoor activities.

Frames for different budgets and buy-one-get-one sunglasses

It was not all branded products, either. There was a separate display of glasses frames at less daunting prices. Among the Korean-made frames, there were options sorted into ₩10,000, ₩20,000, ₩30,000, and ₩50,000 price ranges.

There were also ₩99,000 buy-one-get-one sunglasses, which looked like a good option for anyone needing several pairs for travel or driving. Branded sunglasses were displayed on one side, while more affordable options were on the other, so you can browse a range of choices to suit your budget.

After a binocular vision test, a prescription one step lower felt more comfortable

The thing I was most happy with while getting my new glasses was being able to find a prescription that suited my eyes through a binocular vision test. At first, I planned to get a prescription similar to my old glasses. But based on the test results, the owner recommended going one step lower. When I tried it, my eyes had to work less than with my old glasses, and the lower prescription actually felt more comfortable. It was not simply about fitting me with the strongest prescription that let me see clearly. They carefully checked whether my eyes felt comfortable in actual wear too, which made me feel they had experience and know-how with glasses. The glasses took less than 10 minutes to make, so I received them much more quickly than I expected.

With Lotte Super and several other shops nearby, it was also convenient to get my glasses fitted and take care of other errands or look around the area.

The owner also said that offering authentic branded products at reasonable prices is important to them~ In fact, prices were clearly displayed on a variety of branded products, and there were plenty of discounted items. I think it could be a good option for anyone wanting to buy a nice branded product at a more reasonable price. If, like me, your current glasses make your eyes feel tired or you are wondering whether the prescription suits you, it may be a good idea to start with a test and compare options yourself rather than simply getting the same prescription again. I was glad I found a prescription that felt more comfortable for my eyes and had a new pair made this time.