Own workshop · No appointment
Prescription glasses in Vecindario, made in our own workshop
At Ópticas del Sur, in Vecindario (south of Gran Canaria), we fit your prescription glasses in our own workshop. If your prescription is covered by the lenses we keep in stock, your single-vision glasses are ready quickly, with no waiting for an outside lab.
Single-vision lenses from stock, ready quickly
Single-vision lenses correct one distance: either far or near. We keep organic lenses with a 1.5 and a 1.6 index in stock, all with a water-repellent anti-reflective coating. Because we fit them in our own workshop, we don't depend on a lab's turnaround times.
For other prescriptions and coatings we work with lenses from Indo, Essilor, Kodak and BBGR.
1.5 or 1.6 lenses: which suits you?
| Feature | 1.5 index | 1.6 index |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended prescription | Low to moderate, generally up to ±2.00 dioptres | Medium, generally from ±2.00 to ±4.00 dioptres |
| Thickness and weight | Standard | Up to 20% thinner and lighter than 1.5 for the same prescription |
| Frames | Ideal for full-rim frames | Required for rimless (drilled) and semi-rimless (nylon thread) frames |
| Coating | Water-repellent anti-reflective | Water-repellent anti-reflective |
We go into more detail in 1.5 or 1.6 lenses: which to choose for your prescription.
Water-repellent anti-reflective coating on every lens
- Fewer reflections from lights, car headlights and screens, and less eye strain.
- Your eyes are more visible through the lens.
- Water runs off without leaving marks, which helps in the rain or with condensation.
- A very smooth surface: grease and dust stick less and the lenses are quicker to clean.
High myopia: thinner, lighter lenses
From around −6.00 dioptres, lenses tend to be thicker at the edges and heavier, and your eyes can look smaller through them. To avoid this, we choose the right refractive index for your prescription and work with lenses from Indo, Essilor, Kodak and BBGR.
Find out more in high myopia: how to get thinner, lighter lenses.
Choose your frame
We have frames from 16 brands, from Ray-Ban, Ralph Lauren and Vogue Eyewear to Silhouette, Tous and Guess. Try them on in the shop: we'll tell you honestly how they look on you. See all our brands.
If the glasses are for a child aged 16 or under, Plan VEO can cover up to €100 of the cost.
Prescription glasses questions
How long do my glasses take?
If your prescription is covered by our stock of 1.5 or 1.6 single-vision lenses, we fit them in our workshop and they are ready quickly. If the lenses need to be ordered, we'll tell you how long it will take when you place the order.
Do I need an eye test first?
If you don't have a recent prescription, we can do it in the shop: the eye test is free and needs no appointment.
Which is better, 1.5 or 1.6?
It depends on your prescription and your frame. As a rule, 1.5 for low prescriptions and full-rim frames, and 1.6 for medium prescriptions and rimless or semi-rimless frames.