Incheon optical shop for high-myopia fitting: Hwangseonsaeng

Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong (황선생안경) Lensme Ruwon City Branch

Because I wanted my high-myopia glasses fitted carefully

I've worn glasses since second grade, so it has already been decades. My eyesight is quite poor, so when I get glasses, I tend to look over everything carefully rather than having them made roughly just anywhere. I've visited many optical shops over the years. Today, I visited Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong, an optical shop in Cheongna that I'd often seen mentioned in online cafés.

Parking wasn't difficult either. Just go down to basement level 3 and find pillar D48! Enter through the entrance right in front of it and take the elevator. The blog explains in great detail how to get from the parking lot to the shop, so it would be helpful to refer to that.

This is an optical shop in Ruwon City, Incheon, and when I stepped inside, it was quite a bit larger than I expected. There was such a wide variety of frames, too.

They carry everything from Korean independent brands to imported independent brands, and there were especially many acetate frames, making it nice to try on and compare different styles in person.

Compressed lenses and face-specific fitting

When you have a strong prescription like mine, there are so many things to consider when choosing frames, right? Looking good matters, but when lenses need to be compressed, you also think about the frame's size, shape, and weight. My prescription was high again this time, so the lenses needed a lot of compression, but I was happy that they could make them lighter than I expected.

But what I liked most was the fitting process, rather than the frames. They first checked what had been uncomfortable for me while wearing glasses normally, then fitted them very carefully. I've worn glasses for decades and visited so many optical shops, but this was the first place that adjusted the frames this thoroughly.

They took the glasses off and put them back on, checking one by one whether the width suited my head, whether both ears were at the same height, and whether the angle at which the glasses sat on my face was right. They kept checking how the glasses rested on my face and making small adjustments, and it definitely felt different from simply choosing a frame and wearing it. Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong is said to specialize in fitting glasses and sunglasses too, and after experiencing it myself, I understood why fitting matters so much.

Detailed testing with ZEISS equipment

It's easy to think glasses are finished once the lens prescription is right, but apparently the position of your eyes relative to the lenses matters too. They also had a variety of testing equipment using ZEISS's German-style eye examination system.

One device was the ZEISS i.Profiler plus. Rather than simply measuring vision by looking at an eye chart, it is said to precisely analyze the eye's refractive condition and various optical characteristics. They told me the ZEISS profiler can also check the condition of your eyes in bright and dark settings.

It was my first time having this kind of test. I normally felt uncomfortable when driving at night or in dark places like underground parking lots, and after hearing the results and explanation, I understood a little better why that might be.

They also had the ZEISS i.Terminal 2. It is said to measure where the eyes and lenses sit when glasses are actually worn. It precisely measures the frame tilt, the distance between the eyes and lenses, pupil position, and more, then uses that information to make lenses tailored to the individual. That is why these precise measurements are especially important for high prescriptions such as severe myopia or astigmatism. Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong also specializes in custom glasses for severe myopia, severe astigmatism, and anisometropia.

Progressive-lens consultation and lens selection

They also offered specialized consultations for progressive multifocal lenses. Personally, progressive lenses are one type I was a little worried about because I've often heard people around me say they are hard to adapt to. Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong stated that it has a progressive-lens success rate of over 95%.

They said each pair is made through one-to-one personalized customization that considers not only the individual's eye condition, but also lifestyle, frame, and lens position. They carry a broad range of lens brands, from functional lenses and lenses for severe myopia to multifocal lenses, so there were plenty of choices.

Fixed prices and sports goggles

The prices were better than I expected, too. These days, many optical shops offer discounts, but once you add this and that, the price can go up, right? Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong operates as a low-priced, fixed-price optical shop rather than relying on discounts.

The glasses are set at price points of ₩10,000, ₩30,000, ₩50,000, ₩70,000, and ₩90,000, so choosing frames felt less burdensome. For anyone looking for good-value glasses, this approach might actually be more convenient.

They also run seasonal discount events, and they said the current Black Friday promotion runs through the 15th.

Another feature was that they specialize in sports goggles.

Along with regular glasses, you can look through a wide range of Oakley goggles and sports goggles, and they said prescription lenses can be fitted too. It seemed like a good option for people who find glasses uncomfortable while exercising or are looking for prescription sports goggles.

Why I also stopped by Lensme in one visit

Another thing I personally liked was that Lensme was right next door. I normally use Lensme contact lenses too, so it was convenient to buy contact lenses while getting my glasses made. I could take care of everything in one go without having to look for somewhere else.

There were sofas in the shop as well, so there was plenty of space to sit while waiting for testing or fitting. The shop itself was spacious, which also made it nice to browse the frames slowly.

Personally, the thing I was most satisfied with when getting glasses at Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong was, without a doubt, the careful testing and fitting. If your eyesight is as poor as mine and your lenses need significant compression, I recommend visiting an optical shop that specializes in fitting and face-specific adjustments like this one.

Those looking into Oakley products in Incheon or an optical shop in Cheongna could compare sports goggles and a variety of frames here as well. If you are looking for somewhere to get glasses for severe myopia or astigmatism, or are considering progressive multifocal lenses, it seemed like a good place to ask about everything from detailed eye testing to custom fitting. More than anything, as someone who has worn glasses for a long time, I felt this was an optical shop better suited to people who want glasses properly fitted to their eyes and face, rather than simply the cheapest pair.