Quality glasses, just across the border
Bring your US prescription or get an eye exam with us. Original frames, Essilor lenses with Crizal and Transitions, and thin lenses for high prescriptions. Pay in dollars and chat with us in English on WhatsApp.
- US prescriptionsaccepted, up to 18 months old
- Pay in USDcash, cards or payment link
- English on WhatsAppin-store service is in Spanish
- We ship to the USno need to cross twice
- Free adjustmentswhenever your glasses need it
Bring your US prescription
Already saw your optometrist at home? Bring your glasses prescription and we'll make your lenses from it. No prescription, or it's too old? We can do your eye exam here: it takes about 30 minutes, with no obligation to buy.
- We accept prescriptions up to 18 months old
- US prescriptions use OD (right eye) and OS (left eye). We read them every day
- No PD on your prescription? No problem. We measure your pupillary distance and fitting height in store, with you wearing the frame you choose
- This is why we need you here in person at least once, even with a prescription
| Eye | SPH | CYL | AXIS | ADD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | −2.50 | −0.75 | 180 | +1.50 |
| OS | −2.25 | −0.50 | 170 | +1.50 |
Mild nearsightedness with a little astigmatism, plus reading help (ADD). The PD is missing, so we measure it in store.
What does your prescription mean?
Enter the numbers from your prescription and we'll explain them in plain English, with the lens material we'd suggest. If a box is empty on your paper, leave it at 0.00.
This tool is for guidance only and does not replace an eye exam.
How long will my glasses take?
Pick the day you plan to visit and the type of lenses. We'll estimate when they'll be ready.
Type of lenses
Estimates in business days (Monday to Friday) and may vary with your prescription. We confirm the exact date when you place your order.
Three labs, one for every need and budget
All three make single vision, bifocal and progressive lenses, with in-store advice and our store warranty.
Generic
Our most affordable option for everyday use: single vision, bifocal and progressive in CR-39, 1.56 or 1.67. Photochromic (with or without anti-reflective), blue light filter and gray or brown polarized. Ready in 3 to 4 business days.
Essilor
Orma, Airwear (polycarbonate) or Thin&Lite 1.67 lenses. Crizal Sapphire: our clearest anti-reflective, great for night driving. Crizal Prevencia: filters blue-violet light from screens. Crizal Natural Look: our newest, most natural-looking anti-reflective. Transitions GEN S or XTRActive, plus Xperio gray or brown polarized. Progressives: Sight Lite, Sight Plus, Ovation Digital and Varilux Comfort Max.
Digital Melgarejo HD
Our digital lens design: digitally surfaced for your prescription, with smooth transitions between vision zones. Available in single vision and progressive, in thin 1.67 and 1.74 high-index lenses.
Lens materials
| Material | Best for |
|---|---|
| CR-39 (1.50) | Low prescriptions, excellent optical clarity |
| Hi Index 1.56 | Low to moderate prescriptions, thinner than CR-39 |
| Polycarbonate (1.59) | Kids, sports and active use: very impact resistant |
| High index 1.67 | High prescriptions: noticeably thinner |
| High index 1.74 | Very high prescriptions: our thinnest lens |
Filters & tints
- Blue light filter for long hours on screens
- Photochromic / Transitions: dark outside, clear inside
- Transitions XTRActive: ask us about these if you drive a lot, because regular Transitions barely darken behind a windshield
- Polarized to cut glare from the road and water
- UV protection, a must under the Sonoran sun
High prescription? Thin lenses are what we do best
If your lenses have always been thick ("coke bottle" lenses), we combine four things to make them as thin and good-looking as possible:
- High-index 1.67 or 1.74 material
- The right frame: small or medium sizes hide thickness, and we help you choose
- Our digital Melgarejo HD design for sharper edges of vision
- Anti-reflective coating to hide the "rings" on the lens edge
Edge thickness at −8.00 (approximate)
Calculated with the optical formula; your actual lens depends on your full prescription and frame.
Try them on in store
Carrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Polaroid, Vogue, Armani Exchange, Seventh Street, Levi's and Love Moschino.
San Luis Río Colorado, right next door
San Luis Río Colorado is a border city in Sonora, Mexico, right across from San Luis, Arizona, and about 25 miles (40 km) south of Yuma. Many visitors cross on foot for eye care, dental work and shopping, and stay for a meal. Óptica Melgarejo is on Av. Libertad, between 32nd and 33rd streets.
- ≈ 25 mifrom Yuma to the border
- On foot or by carcross at San Luis, AZ
- Wait times varycheck CBP live
Your checklist
- A valid document to return to the US (passport, passport card, SENTRI/Global Entry card or enhanced driver's license)
- Your glasses prescription, if you have one
- Your current glasses
When we're open
Mon–Fri 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday 11 am – 5 pm
Sunday 11 am – 2 pm
Sonora doesn't change its clocks, so it's the same time as Arizona all year.
Directions & border
Av. Libertad 32 y 33, San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.
Questions from our US visitors
Do you take US vision insurance?
No, we don't bill US insurance plans. You pay us directly, and we give you a detailed receipt of your order. Please note the receipt is in Mexican pesos. If you want to try for out-of-network reimbursement, check first with your plan whether it accepts a foreign receipt.
Can I pay in US dollars?
Yes. We accept US dollars in cash, credit and debit cards, and payment links.
Do you speak English?
Our in-store service is in Spanish, but we're happy to help you in English on WhatsApp. Many visitors message us before and during their visit to settle the details.
Can you use my prescription from a US optometrist?
Yes, if it's up to 18 months old. If it's older, or your vision has changed, we can do an eye exam here in about 30 minutes, with no obligation to buy.
My prescription doesn't show my PD. Is that a problem?
Not at all. We measure your pupillary distance (PD) and your fitting height in store, with you wearing the frame you choose. That's why we need you to visit in person at least once.
How long does it take?
Standard single vision lenses: next day on weekdays. Generic lab: 3 to 4 business days. Digital Melgarejo HD: about 2 weeks. Use our timing tool to estimate your date.
Do I have to come back to pick them up?
Not necessarily: we can ship your glasses to the US. Ask us on WhatsApp for shipping details. If you pick them up in person, we adjust the frame to your face right there.
What if my glasses need an adjustment later?
Adjustments are free. If your glasses get loose, bent or uncomfortable, bring them in and we'll fix the fit. Your glasses also come with our store warranty.
Do you have contact lenses?
Yes, we fit contact lenses, including toric (for astigmatism) and multifocal. A contact lens prescription is different from a glasses prescription, so message us to check what we need from you.
Send us your prescription on WhatsApp
Send a photo of your prescription and tell us what you're looking for. We'll reply in English with options, during store hours.
Message us on WhatsApp