High Prescription Glasses in Malaysia: Can -10.00D Glasses Be Ready in 1 Hour?

If you have a high prescription, you may already be familiar with the usual experience: choose a frame, complete your eye test, and then wait several days for the lenses to arrive.

But does a stronger prescription always mean a longer waiting time?

Not necessarily.

At 68°C Optic, we keep a wide range of prescription lenses in stock, including selected powers from 0.00D up to -10.00D. This means that for many customers, even higher prescription glasses may be prepared in as fast as 1 hour, depending on the prescription, lens type and stock availability.

So how does it work, and what should people with high prescriptions know before choosing their next pair of glasses?

What Is Considered a High Prescription?

In everyday optical terms, a higher prescription usually refers to stronger levels of myopia, or short-sightedness.

For example:

• -1.00D to -3.00D is generally considered a lower to moderate level of myopia.
• Around -4.00D to -6.00D is already a stronger prescription.
• Prescriptions above approximately -6.00D are commonly considered high myopia.

A prescription of -8.00D, -9.00D or -10.00D therefore requires considerably stronger corrective lenses than a typical low prescription.

However, your spectacle prescription is not determined by SPH alone. Astigmatism, axis, lens design, pupillary distance and other measurements may also affect the type of lenses required.

Why Do High Prescription Glasses Usually Take Longer?

The main reason is simple: lens availability.

Many optical shops keep common prescription powers in stock, while stronger or less common prescriptions may need to be specially ordered from the lens supplier.

When this happens, customers may need to wait several days before the lenses arrive and the glasses can be completed.

The waiting time may become even longer if you require:

• High-index lenses
• Strong astigmatism correction
• Progressive lenses
• Special coatings
• Photochromic lenses
• Customised lens designs
• Less common prescription combinations

This is why two customers visiting an optical shop on the same day may receive very different collection times.

Can -10.00D Glasses Really Be Ready in 1 Hour?

For selected prescriptions, yes.

One of the advantages of having a wider range of ready-stock lenses is that the optical shop does not always have to wait for a supplier to deliver the lenses before production can begin.

At 68°C Optic, selected prescription lenses from 0.00D up to -10.00D are available in stock.

If your required lens power and lens type are available, the process can begin almost immediately.

Your glasses may then be ready in as fast as 1 hour.

However, it is important to understand that this does not mean every -10.00D prescription can automatically be completed within one hour.

Availability depends on factors such as:

• Your exact SPH and CYL prescription
• Lens index
• Frame size and shape
• Lens material
• Special lens treatments
• Current stock availability

This is why the prescription should always be checked first before confirming the collection time.

How Can Glasses Be Made So Quickly?

Once the correct lenses are already available in store, the process becomes much faster.

The typical process is:

1. Eye Examination

Your eyes are checked and your prescription is confirmed.

Accurate measurements are especially important for stronger prescriptions because even small differences can affect visual comfort.

2. Choose Your Frame

Next, you choose a frame that suits your face, style and prescription.

For high prescriptions, frame choice is more important than many people realise.

A smaller and well-fitted frame can sometimes help reduce the visible thickness of a high-minus lens compared with a very large frame.

3. Select the Appropriate Lenses

The optical team will check whether the required prescription is available in stock.

Depending on your prescription, you may also be advised to consider higher-index lenses.

4. Lens Cutting and Edging

The lenses are cut and shaped according to your chosen frame.

The edges are then finished before the lenses are fitted into the frame.

5. Fitting and Final Adjustment

Once the lenses are installed, the glasses are checked and adjusted before collection.

If everything is available and there are no special lens requirements, this entire process can be completed much faster than waiting for lenses to be ordered.

Should High Prescription Customers Choose Thinner Lenses?

Often, yes.

As the minus prescription becomes stronger, the outer edges of the lens generally become thicker.

This is why many people with higher prescriptions choose high-index lenses.

Common options may include:

• 1.60 or 1.61 index
• 1.67 index
• 1.74 index

A higher refractive index allows the lens to provide stronger correction using less material, which can help create a thinner and lighter appearance.

However, choosing the highest index is not automatically the best option for everyone.

The ideal lens depends on your prescription, frame design, budget and personal preference.

Frame Choice Matters More Than You Think

If you have a strong prescription, do not choose your frame based on appearance alone.

Frame size and shape can significantly influence how thick the finished lenses appear.

For high myopia, smaller frames are often easier to work with because less of the outer lens area needs to be used.

A very oversized frame may result in noticeably thicker lens edges.

Some customers may therefore benefit from:

• Smaller lens shapes
• Rounded or softly shaped frames
• Frames that sit close to the eyes
• Full-rim frames that can help conceal lens edges

That does not mean high prescription customers cannot wear fashionable or rimless glasses. It simply means the frame and lens combination should be considered carefully.

Can You Wear Rimless Glasses With a High Prescription?

In some cases, yes.

Rimless glasses can still work for stronger prescriptions, but the final result depends heavily on the prescription, lens thickness, lens index and lens shape.

Because rimless glasses do not have a full frame surrounding the lens, the lens edges remain visible.

For this reason, someone with a very high minus prescription may need to consider a smaller lens shape or higher-index lens to achieve a cleaner appearance.

If you are considering rimless glasses with a high prescription, it is best to let an optician assess the frame and lens combination before making a decision.

High Prescription Does Not Always Mean Long Waiting Time

Many customers assume that having -6.00D, -8.00D or even -10.00D automatically means waiting several days for new glasses.

That is not always the case.

The biggest factor is whether the required lenses are already available.

With a wider range of ready-stock prescription lenses, many customers can begin the fitting and lens-making process without waiting for a special order.

At 68°C Optic, selected prescription lenses from 0.00D up to -10.00D are available in stock, allowing many pairs of glasses to be completed in as fast as 1 hour.

Actual preparation time still depends on the exact prescription, lens type, frame and stock availability.

Looking for High Prescription Glasses in Malaysia?

If you have a stronger prescription and normally expect to wait several days for your glasses, it may be worth checking whether your prescription is already available in stock.

At 68°C Optic, we offer a wide range of prescription lenses and frame options for different prescriptions and lifestyles.

Visit your nearest 68°C Optic branch for an eye examination, frame consultation and lens recommendation.

Your new glasses may be ready sooner than you expect.