Travelling to Nepal with an eyeglass prescription from the UK, USA, Australia, Europe, Canada or another country? Vision Concern Eye Clinic & Optical in Kathmandu assists tourists, expats, students, diplomats and international visitors who want to use a foreign glasses prescription in Nepal.
Send Your Prescription on WhatsAppIf you are searching for can I use my UK glasses prescription in Nepal, can I use my US glasses prescription in Nepal, Australian glasses prescription Kathmandu, European prescription glasses Nepal or foreign prescription glasses Kathmandu, Vision Concern can review the prescription information and advise whether it is complete and suitable for the eyewear you need.
Prescription terminology, notation and measurement conventions can differ between countries, so every overseas prescription should be checked carefully before lenses are ordered. Vision Concern's existing international-prescription service specifically supports prescriptions issued outside Nepal.
View International Eyeglass Prescription Service →| Prescription Origin | Can It Be Reviewed? | What to Send |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Usually yes, subject to review | Full prescription + date |
| United States | Usually yes, subject to review | OD/OS values + ADD if applicable |
| Australia / New Zealand | Usually yes, subject to review | Complete prescription information |
| Europe | Usually yes, subject to review | Prescription + any lens recommendations |
| Canada / Other Countries | Reviewed individually | Clear photo or digital copy |
Yes. For convenience, international visitors can send a clear photograph or digital copy of their prescription through WhatsApp before coming to the clinic. This is especially useful if you are staying in Thamel, Lazimpat, Boudha or another part of Kathmandu and want to confirm the available options first.
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A useful eyeglass prescription commonly includes the right and left eye values, sphere power, cylinder and axis when astigmatism is present, and ADD power when required for reading, bifocal or progressive lenses. Pupillary distance may also be required for accurate spectacle dispensing.
If some information is missing or unclear, Vision Concern may recommend additional measurements or an eye examination rather than guessing.
If you have a valid prescription from an optometrist or optician in the United Kingdom, send it to Vision Concern for review. Searches such as UK glasses prescription Nepal, use UK prescription Kathmandu and British glasses prescription Kathmandu often come from travellers who need replacement glasses while abroad.
Send UK Prescription →American prescriptions often use terms such as OD, OS, SPH, CYL, AXIS and ADD. Vision Concern can review a US glasses prescription in Nepal and determine whether the information supplied is sufficient for lens ordering and dispensing.
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Vision Concern can also review Australian glasses prescriptions, European eyeglass prescriptions and international spectacle prescriptions. Because formats and abbreviations can vary, sending a complete clear image of the original prescription is preferable.
If you are unsure what the prescription means, do not manually convert the numbers yourself. Send the original document for professional review.
If you have lost the written prescription but still have your old spectacles, bring them with you. Existing lenses can provide useful information, but whether that is sufficient for new eyewear depends on your circumstances and the condition or age of the prescription.
If your vision has changed, or if the prescription information is uncertain, a fresh eye examination may be recommended.
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Often this can be considered, provided your existing frame is in suitable condition and compatible with the new lenses. The frame should be physically inspected before new lenses are ordered.
This is particularly useful for travellers who like their existing frame but need an updated prescription or replacement lenses.
If you need eyewear urgently, selected standard prescriptions may be available through Vision Concern's same-day glasses service, depending on lens type, prescription, coating and stock availability. Complex progressive, special high-index or customized lenses may take longer. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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Depending on your prescription and visual needs, Vision Concern can advise on suitable lens options including single-vision, progressive, high-index, blue-light, photochromic and prescription-sunglass lenses. The international-prescription service also highlights premium ZEISS, HOYA and TOKAI lens solutions for overseas visitors. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Tell the team what you currently wear, what you use your glasses for, and whether you need them for office work, driving, trekking, reading or everyday use.
If your overseas prescription contains an ADD value or you currently wear varifocal/progressive glasses, additional fitting measurements are important. Progressive spectacles should be fitted according to your selected frame, visual requirements and individual measurements.
Bring your current progressive glasses if possible so the optician can better understand what you are accustomed to wearing.
An eyeglass prescription and a contact-lens prescription are not necessarily interchangeable. Contact lenses require appropriate fitting and parameters such as lens design, base curve, diameter and other factors depending on the product.
For contact-lens requirements, use Vision Concern's dedicated contact-lens service rather than assuming your spectacle prescription alone is sufficient.
Vision Concern assists tourists, expats, international students, diplomats, business travellers and trekkers who require prescription verification, eye examinations, contact lenses or replacement eyewear while in Nepal. Its live foreign-prescription service specifically describes support for international visitors. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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Vision Concern Eye Clinic & Optical
Lazimpat | Boudha-Tushal | Makalbari
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A UK prescription can often be reviewed in Kathmandu. Send a clear copy to Vision Concern so the values and completeness can be checked before ordering.
Yes, US prescription formats can be reviewed. Make sure OD, OS, sphere, cylinder, axis and ADD values where applicable are clearly visible.
Vision Concern can review Australian prescriptions and advise whether additional measurements or an eye examination are needed.
European prescriptions can be reviewed, although terminology and notation may differ between countries.
Yes. Send a clear photo to +977 9841466716.
Required optical fitting measurements can be taken when appropriate during dispensing rather than guessed from incomplete information.
Possibly. The frame must first be checked for condition, dimensions and suitability.
Existing lenses may provide useful information, but a new eye examination can be recommended if your current prescription is uncertain or your vision has changed.
Yes. International visitors can discuss progressive-lens options, but appropriate measurements and fitting are essential.
Selected standard prescriptions may qualify for same-day service depending on the lens, prescription, frame and stock availability.
Vision Concern can advise on everyday prescription glasses, backup eyewear, contact lenses and prescription sunglasses depending on the traveller's needs.
Vision Concern serves international visitors through its Lazimpat, Boudha-Tushal and Makalbari branches.
Send a clear photo now and tell us your country, lens requirement and travel deadline.
WhatsApp +977 9841466716Vision Concern offers:
Yes.
If your frame is in good condition, we can replace only the prescription lenses with options including:
Many international insurance providers may reimburse eye examinations or prescription eyewear depending on the policy. We recommend checking with your insurer before your visit, and we can provide invoices and supporting documentation when required.
