Eye Care in Japan for Foreigners: Glasses, Contacts, and Eye Clinics (2025)
Japan has excellent, affordable eye care. Getting glasses or contacts in Japan is often faster and cheaper than in Western countries — even without knowing Japanese. Eye Exams At an Eye Clinic (眼科, Ganka) For a proper comprehensive eye exam, visit an 眼科 (ophthalmologist) — not just an optician. Cost with Japanese health insurance: ¥1,000–2,000 for a standard exam Japanese public health insurance (国保 or 社保) covers most eye exams Bring your insurance card (保険証) and My Number card Finding an English-speaking eye clinic: ...