GETTING GLASSES MADE IN JAPAN | BUYING PRESCRIPTION GLASSES IN TOKYO 2020

[@PrettyPastelPlease]

Hey guys! I filmed this video in January while I was in Japan (a lot of people are asking if i'm there right now during the Coronavirus outbreak, but I left right at the start of the outbreak). I haven't posted it until now because i've been really nervous that it's too short and not interesting enough! If you enjoy these shorter videos, please let me know! A lot of people are asking what I think about travelling to Japan right now, and I wouldn't recommend booking any new holidays at the moment, however if you do have a holiday booked already, you might miss out on some things you want to see given the mass closures of popular tourist destinations. Here's some info I found online: The situation is constantly evolving but as of 12 March 2020, The Department of Foreign Affairs declared Japan to be a Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution. This warning doesn't mean you can't go, but that there are higher risks than you'd find in any Australian city. Also be aware that you will also be required to spend 14 days in quarantine in a designated facility if you arrive in Japan from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or South Korea. Still keen to go? The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends taking the following precautions regardless of where you travel: - Washing your hands with soap and water frequently. If soap is unavailable, use a hand sanitiser with a high alcohol content. - Maintain at least a metre between yourself and anyone who appears to be ill, particularly those coughing or sneezing. - Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. - Practicing respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose when sneeze or coughing, disposing of tissues thoughtfully and washing your hands with soap and water immediately afterwards. - Contacting the local health authorities immediately should you begin to feel unwell.

[@linnea2985]

I already wantend to ask what happend to your pink hair but it makes sense that the video was older

[@AlliePurple1995]

Glad you safe

[@shegeek5559]

Thank you for being a voice of reason. I already bowed out of an Alaska cruise... 🙄

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

Wow that was quick I would go for different shape I go for smaller frames know I had large frames when younger, but regret that as was called bad names😟😟. You look great by the way I love gold colour frames. 🤗😍💖💖🎀🎀🎀📸👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fraumd]

You care so much for your audience and this is why I love you

[@lostythevoid]

Didnt expect to add "buy glasses" to my Japan bucket list lol

[@YukiBolt]

I just did the same XD

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Zenni optical. Granted it is mail order but its even cheaper

[@MarifrankAguilera]

Same.

[@rosetearsasmr]

LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 STAY STRONG WE CAN MARRY WHOEVER WE LIKE!!! VOTE FOR BIDON💙💙💙

[@rosetearsasmr]

Sending positivity to eveyone

[@LarrietDarling]

I honestly love videos like this sprinkled into your content, and anyone who whines about it can shove it. You keep making content YOU like, and those of us who love and support you will still be here.

[@LarrietDarling]

And honestly, those new glasses are CUTE AF. ❤

[@SpookyAsuna]

I like the shorter videos too! Still gives us a glimpse of Alex's life 😊

[@nickyl9278]

I couldn't agree more, I just enjoy listening to Alex & Co on their missions

[@natashagray4972]

Agreed!

[@Flareontoast]

OH man I am JEALOUS. My glasses usually cost me like 500$ (converting the prices in Euros) and I don't even buy high-end glasses. (my prescription is like -8 so i need lightweight lenses, etc...makes it more expensive) They look super cute!!!

[@bloodyrose2191]

Sameee since I was 8 😂 now I'm 21... So much money 🙄💔

[@mybrotherisaspaz]

I would try ordering from warby parker they dont charge nearly as much as most retail places for hi index lenses!

[@selinap69]

Yep, mine are pricey too for the same reason. And I have transition lenses.. Florida sun is a mean girl.

[@krys1581]

My sister is a -8 in one eye & -12 in the other. Her glasses are mostly covered by insurance but she has to pay for lenses out of pocket so they aren’t an inch thick.

[@lilrhia]

Yes! I have this issue but my prescription is +6 so I have to get extra lens thinning and strong, thicc frames. It always turns out so expensive ;_;

[@mybrotherisaspaz]

My job is manufacturing lenses and 30 minutes is standard if they have your rx in finished lenses. My record is 8 minutes though 😁

[@SnowdropDaisy]

Makes sense and Wow! I think the fastest I've gotten mine was within 2 hours

[@pinkimietz3243]

8 min?! Witchcraft. 💚✌️

[@AeriSoondingie]

That’s nuts, for me it take up to a Week in my country :,(

[@fluffycat1293]

Aerisoondingie that’s likely because the lab where they make the lenses is in a different country (usually places where labour is cheaper e.g. thailand or china) and they have to ship it back.

[@cousinwit9552]

Yeah, people go to opticians that send away the glasses to get made and they don't realise they're waiting for the post. Any more than 24 hours is unreasonable.

[@benibirb]

i'm an optician in the US so seeing how much cost wise and how fast and what all they offered and how they did this is super fascinating to me. this video might seem boring to some people but if you make glasses or wear glasses this is actually super fascinating.

[@ali_b_lush2]

Completely agree!

[@Lizzie12596]

Aw, Alex. I'm sorry this video isn't performing as well as you hoped. I actually love all the different content you do, it's a nice change of pace. Don't get discouraged, keep making the content you want and what makes you happy! We'll be here watching and supporting!

[@slater3249]

A month that's a long time in the States you can get your glasses from 1 hour to 2 weeks depending on how busy the place you go is. Most of the places that do 1 hour are change stores.

[@chaoticrini2871]

Kimberly S. What? o-o I remember I had to wait about 2-4 weeks for my glasses. It was usually 4 weeks -.-

[@ericahealey2559]

Kimberly S. Yikes I always had to wait at least 3 weeks for my glasses (usually took about a month), and I’ve lived all over the US. I figured that was just the normal wait time unless like you were just popping the lenses out and moving them to a new frame.

[@PalitoSelvatico]

One week in argentina ✌

[@Megu_Byte]

It takes a month for me in California????? Maybe we are too laid back

[@jessicakarn819]

Takes me and my entire crew a week to maybe 2 to get glasses or contacts in the U.S.. Used to go to sameday but have to many in family that need them now.

[@Siibii101]

love how I was like "hah look at that person on the other side of the street waving at your camera" just to realise it was you. Maybe I need new glasses aswell. 👀

[@stylesandsmarts]

Idk where he went, but my brother broke his glasses when in Japan last month and had to get a new pair. In and out in a couple of hours, less than $100 US.

[@pageanting101withalyssa]

I am an Optician in the United States and I make glasses in 20-30 minutes for people daily! I love to be able to offer quick service to people! The machine you were looking into is called an autorefracter. It is not quite as accurate as a Dr doing it by hand, but it is usually very good. Your new glasses are super cute!

[@Murasaki_137]

I just love the look of those glasses, wish I could pull off wearing them. I'm super excited to see them in future videos 💕 and man are they superhumans? Seriously 30 minutes sounds like a dream, why isn't this a thing everywhere else?

[@shegeek5559]

I'm happy to get same day here in the US...🤨

[@Murasaki_137]

@@shegeek5559 *Cries in German* two-week wait 😔🎻

[@shegeek5559]

@@Murasaki_137 - mine take about that long when I use my regular place. And it makes me nuts.

[@moonmarts]

@@Murasaki_137 Serious? In Switzerland we have to wait max a day, thought it would be the same in Germany

[@sunnysorrel]

It takes a day in Pakistan at most! Buy them one day and get them the next

[@melissaparsons741]

The eye hospital where I am in the UK and my opticians also have those machines to test your eyesight. Though my optician checks it with a normal eye test lol.

[@melissaparsons741]

Sheree Boulton Lol I’m like I can read the 3rd, maybe 4th line lol. It’s hilarious trying though lol

[@deborahalice]

I am in the UK. I had to go back around 5 different times to my opticians, doing the manual tests, getting different results each time. They confirmed that it was not my fault & that my eyes are struggling. I had a diabetes test ran incase that was the problem - was all fine. At no point of this month of eyeache and stress did anyone offer any other kind of help..

[@charanasaurr]

That machine is an autorefractor and it gets a starting point of your prescription before you go into the optician. It gives them a basic prescription to start from before they fine tune it, it's not 100% accurate

[@danceypants93]

Sheree Boulton hyperopia! Definitely the more useful type of vision problem though, I get so frustrated not being able to see more than a foot in front of me without my specs!

[@caitlynemily3364]

As someone who wears glasses all day everyday because I have short vision THE HOUSE this really makes me wants to go to Japan to get cheaper glasses, mine usually cost upwards of $250 which is why I rarely switch them up but my current ones are so beat up snd just ruined so maybe a trip there is needed. The ones you got were so cute, I really like the vibe and I feel like they have a lot more variety there then in supersavers lol

[@tiarahkindle8304]

I loved this! Awesome job. Ib been a casual watcher, but I love that you are branching out. Do what makes you happy. You will find true supporters!

[@reginanox]

You know what I love about your channel? Whenever you go to Japan, there's always so much content and it fills me with joy! 😁😍💖

[@laurynasidla]

That eye testing machine is not only in Japan, just saying :D We had those in Eastern Europe since at least 2000

[@edwinw5426]

Japanese witchcraft

[@Lovely2291]

For anyone in the US who wears prescription glasses, I HIGHLY reccomend Zenni Optical!! I wear a high prescription and have always paid TONS for glasses, but Zenni is the only place I have found that I can get my prescription for under 150$!!!!!! For someone who has paid more than 500+ for one pair, being able to get not only 2 pairs of glasses and a set of prescription sunniest for under 300$ was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! so yeah, Zenni rocks!

[@yunicoorn]

Wow, this is SUCH a good deal, holy crap! If I ever go to Japan I'm definitely doing this!

[@mustloveeyeshadow7799]

I always used to get my glasses in Thailand or other parts of south east Asia. Prices were significantly cheaper than AUS or NZ. Plus really quick turnaround time.

[@danceypants93]

A lot of lens manufacturers are actually based in Thailand! Definitely where you’d be able to get them the quickest and least expensive

[@knr-skp003]

They look super cute! And what a great video, I would have never thought to get glasses in Japan. I love all your Japan videos and it’d be awesome to see more like this 😊

[@alexaostmeyer1468]

I love those glasses! the machine that scanned your eyes is so cool, we have them in the US.

[@khaos.slayer]

I love this! I wanna watch this 100 times to make up for the lameos who won't even give it a chance. KEEP IT UP!!

[@Espeonchan]

Finally a new video from our beloved pastel queen. 💕

[@Bicth97]

I like the music you use while shopping. I also love literally any video you make having to do with Japan and I don't even have glasses. don't worry about the video length

[@jenniferalmodovar2964]

I need to go to Japan to get my glasses. Btw, those glasses are super cute, they fit you very nicely.

[@lotnegative]

This machine that tests your eye sight is actually quite common. However, you don't usually find it at opticians but rather at an ophthalmologist. The reason why the manual testing of the eye sight is more common is that occasionally you're between two dioptre values. During the manual testing you can tell them you see no difference between these two values and they will prescribe you the lower option. Most of the time when that happens you would "need" the higher value based on the deformation of your eye's surface, so the machine will measure the higher value. Eyes get used to glasses over time and therefore your vision will gradually become worse, so both opticians and ophthalmologists prefer to give you the lower value to decrease the speed at which your vision will worsen. I used to get my dioptre values tested at an ophthalmologist and she would always test me both with the machine and manually. I was between two values before and got the lower option prescribed. I'm also surprised to hear your optician takes that long to manufacture glasses. My optician takes 3-4 days and that's because they need to order the lenses first. (It will take longer if you don't have an own frame yet and the one you chose from the store needs to be ordered first, but that's not really part of the lens manufacturing.)

[@trinkab]

I work with opticians/optometrists (not ophthalmologists) and we have that autorefractor and have had it for years.

[@SaiyanGena]

The glasses you ended up getting look so good on you. Also, might be a short vid but it was still interesting to see :D

[@mackenzieosner7375]

Loveeeee the Japan vlogs they make me happy 😊. Also as someone who has to wear glasses 24/7 this is a great tip thank you for sharing ☺️

[@jessicabrown8158]

I know you are upset on instagram story about how this video did but I loved it! I love that you are trying new things! please keep trying new stuff and do what you enjoy 😁

[@VideoGamerGirl908]

I'm super glad that you tried something new. I love the glasses!!! I would much rather have videos like these than another clothing haul. Not that they're any bad, I just like the change of pace once in a while :)

[@delitaarts5398]

Omg their prices are so good! They still have more options than where I go in the US. Wowwww I love how they look on you too!

[@Kriistiee]

The machine was an autorefractor ot takes a measurement of what your prescription might be. It works by measuring how your eyes focus and offering an idea of the prescription. The test is the only true way to find out though. We have them at Specsavers which is located in the UK, Australia and other countries around the world 😊💕

[@fluffycat1293]

The autorefractor (machine where they got your prescription) is also used in other countries, but primarily for children below a certain age or for those that aren’t able to respond to the manual test, which is considered much more accurate. The autorefractor is more suited for a prescription estimation, as it doesn’t consider whether certain factors such as eye pressure have an impact on your vision (at least by Australian standards). Lucky in your case, as your prescription doesn’t seem to be very high - it becomes less accurate the higher your prescription is usually. In Sydney, normally the glasses should take 1-2 weeks to arrive if the lab isn’t in the store/city, 1 month might have been due to lab difficulties?

[@TheRororomina]

That machine is actually a pre-test - normally your should check the prescription afterwards doing the test with the different lenses you know. I'm working at a company called - you can get our cheapest glasses for 20$ (US) (without filters or anything) Ours take approx. A week to 10days until they're finished mostly because we don't store the lenses in our store, but got them delivered by our central warehouse To grind them into the frame it really only takes a few minutes - it's usually a full automated process - only the final installation into the frames is done by hand

[@KagumiKajoki]

one month seems like an awefully long time, I got all my glasses in germany in less than a week so far

[@Orihimex3]

yeah, fellowe German here. I was shocked when she said she waited for a whole month :O also we got the magic machines here in Germany too :)) they're much more reliable than the classic A or B kinda tests :D

[@Sarah-qw1ro]

Yes you‘re right! I got mine in 3 days... Crazy to wait a whole month..

[@wolfmarven3844]

I always get my glasses from Germany because I live here but I have to wait almost a month;;~;;

[@nadtrzw7788]

Got mine in Korea within 24h lol One time it only took 20min lol Depends on how busy the shop and when you go though

[@corinaferreira3901]

Same in Argentina

[@mv4340]

I love these quick little videos! Sometimes I don’t have enough time to binge longer videos and these are great^^

[@taytorch]

Don't be discouraged that you did not get as many views as usual, it has been a really hectic time for everyone with what's been happening, also I could not find the time to watch since school has been kicking my bum. Love you lots Alex!

[@noirettebeauty]

I got my Jins frames in one hour for $140 USD in 2015 when the San Francisco location opened. I beat mine up wearing them in bed or lying down for movie night and I still haven’t had to adjust or tighten the screws. They’re durable!

[@AnimaKinz]

There's a JINS in San Francisco, too! I've always wanted to try it! The idea of having new glasses same-day is both wonderfully practical and potentially very damaging to my wallet.

[@JMarieCAlove]

Kinsi A. I love San Francisco! We were there for a few days in S.F. and celebrated New Year’s Eve there, it was so much fun! My husband and I go to San Francisco twice a year, we’re planning on going no matter what in a couple of months. 😁

[@AnimaKinz]

Jeanette Marie I went to SF 3 times in the last year. 🙈 Twice for work, but still(!)- I love it! New Years sounds like fun!

[@HulluitsCece]

I would love a video that shows step by step how to go about booking a flight to Japan on ones own and the supplies one might need to bring. If at all possible that is. I did love this little video tho☺️! I’m shocked it only took 30 minutes, that really is insane 😳 but really cool.

[@lily342231]

The machine is an autorefractor. It’s standard in America too and basically everywhere since the 80s, it just tends to give too much minus power because people accommodate to near targets, so we have to do the subjective “better one or two?” in order to get a more accurate comfortable prescription

[@alexandrahoenig5561]

I think I had seen on Instagram that you didn't think this video was doing well or was good, but I completely disagree. It was actually seeing about that video that made me come to your channel when I hadn't been here in a few months since I was kind of good on wish hauls. This variety and in-depth Japan look is something I super love. Simon and Martina's video about recycling in Japan and their video on packaging are so awesome. I love'd getting to know about glasses!

[@LadyLunesca]

I came from the Insta story you posted about the view counts. I understand why creators care about the analytics but I bounce from youtuber to youtuber and watch like a months worth of videos in a day. This is a neat video and I hope it's something you enjoyed making 😊

[@rockopeaches]

In my city in the US, most if not all eyeglass places can get you glasses in under an hour. I can’t imagine waiting a week or a month to get glasses!

[@charitymorris4657]

Where ?? I had wait a week

[@a.mushroom8257]

rockopeaches where?

[@adriannakeller1908]

Sending so much love and warm energies!!!

[@fraumd]

This comment was so cute, I'll start to say that 💛

[@thea6352]

I love it. There's a glasses place in my city here in Canada that can make them in 30 minutes if you don't require any thinning for extreme prescriptions (like mine, mine took a week as they couldn't make it in store) It also only costed me $250 before insurance for a -6.00 prescription, thinned, anti scratch, and anti glare. If you guys have a second specs near you, I highly recommend

[@oceanexpressway]

I always order my glasses online for the reason of cost. I can get the frames, lenses, and all the coatings/filters I need for about $60 USD this way. When I get them through my eye doctor, the lenses alone cost $80 after my insurance coverage. So glad you posted this! It’s awesome insight into new things that could be implemented in other places as well. Those frames look 🔥 on you as well!

[@kimwilliams3026]

No and Oz are usually same but there new place in both called Dresden. They make one frame in a rainbow of colours so you can just replace lens if you want full pair is under $100 nzd lenses are done on site done on a day often, max custom lenses in a week. Recycled plastic frames. Definitely worth look if you live in nz or Oz

[@GodsAngelUndercover]

Can't believe you are gone 😔 loved binge watching your clothes haul videos and seeing your beautiful parrot Archie. May you rest in peace Pastel Angel 💙

[@jademcfadzean9471]

I hope that you will still sprinkle in a haul once in a while since yours are the only ones I ever enjoyed watching, but I think the reason I enjoy them is just because it's you. Your DIY videos are some of my favourite, and anything Japan related is a plus. This video was really cool, and I hope that you will keep making content like this. Content that you enjoy making. Please, don't be discouraged. A lot of us love you and want to see you happy. 💖

[@danceypants93]

I’m a trainee optician and I loved this video! A month is absolutely absurd for you to have had to wait. I’m a bit sceptical that they made glasses solely off an autorefraction, it’s usually not the best way to make your specs as you might respond better to a refraction done by an optometrist, but it’s interesting to know that’s how it was done in that store!

[@Z4n0m3]

It's fascinating hearing you switch from speaking English to japanese so effortlessly

[@Kittyhugger2]

Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed this video even though it's not the content you usually post-- I know it's easy to get caught up with the statistics of everything but I think you should keep doing it!

[@leannetravels7255]

Loving that you are doing more Japan based videos. I love watching travel vlogs and I am hoping to visit Japan next year if I can so all advice is amazing. Keep the fab content coming 😁

[@tiac1309]

I know this video isn’t performing super well but I just want you to know that I LOVE this sort of content. I am obsessed with Japan and love seeing all this sort of thing and finding new places and businesses I want to visit when I go back! I’m definitely going to get myself a new pair of glasses when I go next time and even though this isn’t the most popular content on KZbin this is the stuff I LIVE for. Keep making the videos you love making and maybe yeah you gotta do what you gotta do to make money but that shouldn’t stop you from posting videos you love!!! Love u and love ur content 💖

[@Lpsuchtix3]

My sister is an optician. She even has a master degree in it. We are germans. She works for one of the biggest eyewear stores in Germany (Fielmann) and they use those machines as well. But also do the other test with left or right which is better? And we get a lot of family discount from that. So glasses are never really expensive to me. But i like the ones you pick! They suit you well :)

[@user-wo2ts4sz4e]

Yes this video is great, and thank god you are not there during the outbreak. And I absolutely love the new glasses they look great

[@jex8885]

Wow! I'm glad someone filmed this process. The selection in my country is terrible, glad to know I could get some glasses here, and in 30min no less!

[@forumaura43]

We have that machine in Canada!! It measures your prescription, but the eye doctor also double checks the old fashioned way to make sure it works well for you.

[@twistednerd23]

My daughter wears glasses. Hers are from Specsavers, here in Australia . They are so good with her. They fix or replace for free too. They were just under $240(Australia), and I get 2 pairs for that price. Highly recommended going to spec savers. Yes my daughter has used the machine too.

[@nancyn1106]

That's awesome! I will be in Tokyo for 12 days in 2 months! Will definitely get a pair. Here in US new prescription from the eye doctor costs $250, my last pair of glasses costed almost $400, anti-glare/high index/stigmatism. It would have been more if I didn't get it from an online store. I need a spare pair. thank you so much!

[@Heazza456]

That's actually super handy if your on holiday and you break your glasses, that's amazing 😯

[@ivetpetrova5362]

Saw your ig story about lossing subs. Don't see anything wrong with these types of videos. I really want to go to japan and watching your videos gave me a lot of info. Bonus points for not being annoying like other people making there types of videos. I really enjoy everyvideo you post and hope there are many more. Was looking forward to more aliexpress accesories haul but for now that won't happen. Hope you are doing great and won't let this bother you! 💜💚

[@avocadobisque7939]

Sitting here in Canada and turn around for glasses is pretty much standard to an hour if you go in a physical store. I often order glasses online though cause our medical coverage doesn't actually cover glasses. Buying online I can get a standard range RX with filter for under 20$ then I go into a physical place to get the fit just right. It can take a week or two to get online glasses shipped but the places I buy from also have free returns so generally order 5 pairs or what ever $$$ to make free shipping. then pick out the best pair and send the rest back.

[@kurtzobain6029]

i LOOOOOVED this video! short and sweet but you can tell just as much love went into it. so interesting how smart the technology is! also loved the little tips (just spent $550 on glasses here in NZ so appreciate any tips on how to look after them lol) love u keep making content that makes u happy too :')

[@bluestarkiller]

The thing is that this place (or at least this location) had the equipment to make the glasses in site. Most places don't, and they send the order out to a place that actually makes them and they wave to wait to get them back (they usually wait for a big batch of glasses to be sent back at once instead of paying to have them delivered every single day), so you're basically paying a middle man and also have to wait for them to be made and shipped back for the convenience of going to a shop close to you. But if you go to these places that have the equipment to make them themselves you can get them cheaper, way faster.

[@jannaukonaho]

I want to go there toooooooo.. I'm so jealous Also those glasses look amazing and they suit you!!

[@ameprinsloo8623]

I've never been this early! I was starting to suffer from pretty pastel withdrawal I love that you made this video because a lot of Japan related videos just show the shopping centers and the different cafe's so this was refreshing to watch keep up the great work and say Hi to Archie for me ❤

[@erinhendersondouglas6770]

At the ophthalmic office I work at we use the machine Alex was talking about (called an autorefractor or AR for short) and then the digital refractor (Alex had a quick shot of some when she was panning around) or a manual phoroptor. Just the AR is not accurate enough usually and is just a starting point for a prescription.

[@Amelysian7]

Fun little video. I liked it! Glad you posted this one 💜

[@Hannah-ob2ir]

I work in optical in the US and a one month turn around is crazy for (I'm assuming) a simple script like yours! The longest we even take at my store is two weeks for progressive lenses! We can do one hour jobs for simple single vision lenses with limited add ons.

[@shegeek5559]

Bifocal nonglare?

[@Hannah-ob2ir]

Depends on the prescription. They take longer, but there are some bifocals with standard nonglare that can be done in store. Usually takes about a day.

[@shegeek5559]

@@Hannah-ob2ir nice.

[@Stormandfire]

I went to my optometrist in NZ recently and they had to eyesight measuring machine there too! Not as impressive turn around time (a week) nor as good a price, and they still did the lens test to double check, but yeah! Those machines are basically magic.

[@LadyDynamitez]

We have those eye machines in Finland! I have to go to an eye doctor rather often because of my eye condition I've had since I was a child, and there they use that machine every single time. You have to look at a picture of a hot-air balloon for some time and then it shows different letters and you have to say which letters you see

[@RandiPoitras]

This is such a cool idea! I have had glasses since I was two, I have a very high negative prescription and am very nearsighted: this will be absolutely fascinating! My glasses usually cost over $600 CDN and take about 4 to 6 weeks (my prescription is around -28) Edit: And they put me on that same machine pretty much every year at my ophthalmologist. So as much as I love Japan and how they are very good at very many things, that machine is not some fancy special Japan only machine lol Edit#2: And i hate you XD im sometimes very jealous of people with different prescriptions.

[@erinaustin2157]

I loved this style of video! Seeing the cost comparison,different technology available and services elsewhere is very interesting. I'm from the U.S., and when I went to Aussie a few years ago, I knew that my money would go further even with higher prices on same or similar products. That allowed me to try stuff I wouldn't experience back home. That's why I mention the money part ;) What was also interesting to see is the differences. I knew Australia didn't have certain staples or as big of a variety of stuff here(not a huge deal besides cost difference and just an adjustment to it) or ease of access too, but there were many that we didn't have at home that was nice to see and a great experience! I mention this because of that eye machine. Hardest thing to adjust too?, the internet service. It's soo slow, lol. I was watching another channel, the other day showing you can actually haggle for prices at electronic stores in Japan. I find that amazing. Most places you can only do that at say flea markets and garage sales. More videos like this would be a great! :) Side note- I hope this comes across non arrogant. Its not meant too. Its hard to express emotion with words ;)

[@Eebless]

As someone who also has to wear prescription glasses and am also Australian I was very excited about this video and really enjoyed it and found it very interesting so I’m sad to hear that these kinds of videos don’t do very well

[@OliviaGrace1117]

3:14 I literally gasped when you tried those on cuz they look so good on you! I like the ones you went with too!

[@elizabethread1674]

I really like the new frames on you. They really suit your face. Glad you aren’t actually in Japan right now. Stay safe and healthy! P.S. Since I have started watching your Japan videos I have added Japan to my bucket list 😁

[@viennabooks741]

I’m not interested in glasses at all (my vision is kind of perfect) but I still watched this video until the end 😂 love that you are trying new styles of content 🥰

[@artistoable]

Ooh! The glasses at 2:26-30 with the top of the frame light pink were so lovely 😍💐🌸

[@tanekawashington333]

Amazing! Going to Japan in a month and I definitely want to site it the eye machine. I love the new glasses on you!

[@Willsmay]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I’ve been seriously considering getting glasses in Japan when I visit, and now I know how it works.

[@TheMakoyou]

In Japan, the price of glasses depends on the frames. Usually, they are made of titanium or plastic,, but the frames are made of a shape memory alloy that doesn't distort the frame, the frames with embedded jewels, and the frames of high class brands are expensive. Normally it is 10,000 yen to 18,000 yen (95 - 170 US $) including the lens. Ultra-thin lenses for people with poor eyesight are an additional 3,000 yen (29 US $), and anti-blue light lenses are another 3,000 yen (29 US $). So if you want a shape-memory alloy frame, super thin + blue light-cut lenses, you'll be looking at about 30,000 yen ( 290 US $) The non-thin type takes 30 minutes to an hour to finish. The thin type takes about a week to complete. In addition, contact lenses are one-day disposable and the normal price is about 4,000 yen(38 US $) for 30 of them for one eye. (First time users need a prescription from a doctor.)

[@trinkab]

I worked as a tech in an optical place here in the US, and, that "Japanese machine" looks identical to the ones we use in pre-testing before you see the doctor. We call that a "baseline" for the prescription. It is an auto-refractor. I want to know if they did the other function of that machine. The Eye pressure test (puff of air).

[@MsLadyCritic]

Trinka B I literally had the same questions while watching. I wonder what they do for people who hyper-focus and can manipulate the readings on the auto refractor. Or for people who have cataracts which cause the machine to not get viable readings.

[@trinkab]

@@MsLadyCritic I have to think she doesn't have a difficult rx.

[@Akiron111]

Guys if you can't go to Japan for glasses, order them from Firmoo. My eyesight isn't that bad yet I own 4 pairs of glasses just because I could afford it from that website - 1 that I had for two years and cost 132USD (converted) and the other three cost 64USD TOTAL. I seriously love that website and their glasses, and one of them is prescription sunglasses!

[@rozharris6834]

I didn't realise it took so long in Australia, because the last time I got glasses at home was when I was a child. I got my glasses made here in Japan in a week for a brand new prescription. I did a regular eye test like you described, not a fancy machine though. I guess Hakodate doesn't have in store lens cutters like in Tokyo.

[@papagana]

This was super informative! Love it! Would love to see you do a video on ordering glasses online too, maybe a Zenni haul? 😊❤️

[@InterlacingIdeas]

This is so awesome! Accessibility like this could change so many lives in the US.

[@MandyJonas97]

Honestly the ones at 3:18 with the clear-brown wide shape suit you really well

[@marybethhofbauer2683]

I love this video. It's amazing how affordable & how quickly your glasses were available.

[@bectheunicorn]

Omg! I was thinking of getting new glasses before my trip to Japan (although-that’s currently in the process of being postponed) but I think I might wait until I get there! Thanks so much for this Alex 💛💛 x

[@cath7723]

Thanks for sharing this and it's really good to know glasses are much cheaper in Japan. If I go to Japan in the future, I'll definitely get spare glasses for both my kids. They're long sighted and only need glasses for reading, but it still cost me a small fortune to get glasses for two kids

[@megancata1]

I like the fancy machine. I always second guess myself when they ask which is better. Was what I picked really the better one? I buy the glasses online though. The last pair of glasses I bought was between $100 and 120US, including shipping, but I got a lot of upgrades like the UV filter and they turn into sunglasses when needed. There were also cheaper frames available. I think they came in about a week or 2.

[@cloudnyc]

Wow! 30 minute wait is super acceptable. If I go to Japan, I will totally buy myself a new pair of glasses.. considering the fact that my now glasses are a little broken

[@frankieology2313]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!! I’m going to Japan sometime this year and I desperately need new glasses but they’re so expensive where I live. Can’t wait to get some new ones in Japan

[@StephanieGraska]

Very cool! They use a very similar machine in the states, but then also do the lens thing to help tweak the prescription. Interesting video!

[@tashathompson7211]

I don’t care what other people think I love all of your videos!

[@meljstephan]

A month's wait for glasses is insane! I definitely always get mine in about 3-5 days here in the US.

[@SaraWhiteWolf]

The glasses look good on you!!! I will say I am impressed with that turn around, I dont wear glasses my parents do and it takes about 2 weeks for them.