When you think about the glasses in Viet Nam, the first thing you think of is

a region of Lich Dong, Dong Cac. Glasses making has been a traditional craft
there for sixty years. Lich Dong glass village is located in Dong Cac commune,
Dong Hung District, Thai Binh province, about 13 km from Thai Binh City.

A complete Glass needs to be made through many stages. First, need to buy
the components of the glasses: frames, lenses, etc. There are many different types
and models for customers to choose from such as sunglasses, anti-dust glasses,
eyeglasses, old glasses, etc and metal-framed glasses, hard plastic frames, flexible
plastic, etc. All options are selected by the customer. Second, sharpening the
lenses, analyzed measurement must be performed to see the needs of the customer,
then grinding the lenses to fit the frame and many other steps. The steps all require
the artisan to be meticulous, patient, and skilled, but nowadays most of the steps
are replaced by machines, so it is very quick and convenient. In the end, will be
beautiful and quality glasses.

Glasses are very important for people with eye problems. It is very
important and related to health but still facing the problem of rampant fake glass,
causing the quality of glass to plummet and the reputation of the village is no
longer what it used to be. Therefore, the glassworkers quickly solved the problem
and restored the village's prestige as before, continuing to develop their homeland.
Lich Dong glass village will still be maintained and developed by the next
generation.