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What to Send Your Optician Before Visiting Kathmandu

What to Send Your Optician Before Visiting Kathmandu

Published By: Yadav Raut, Consultant Optometrist, M.Optom-Norway
2 August 2026
Last updated: 17 September 2026

If you are travelling in Nepal and need an eye exam, replacement glasses or contact-lens help, a few details sent in advance can save valuable time. This practical checklist is designed for tourists, expats and digital nomads who need clear, professional support in Kathmandu.

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1. Your current prescription

Send a clear photo or PDF of your latest spectacle or contact-lens prescription. If you do not have it, say when your last eye examination was and describe any changes you have noticed. A new professional eye examination may still be recommended.

2. Photos of your current glasses

Photograph the front, both sides, any markings on the arms and the damaged area. If the frame is broken, keep every piece. These photos help the optical team understand whether a repair, lens transfer or replacement may be practical.

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3. Your symptoms and urgency

Explain whether the problem is blurred vision, discomfort, a broken frame, lost glasses or contact-lens difficulty. Mention when it started. Sudden loss of vision, severe eye pain, chemical exposure or eye injury should be treated as urgent and may require immediate medical assessment.

4. Your location and travel schedule

Send your hotel or neighbourhood, preferred branch and departure date. Vision Concern serves Boudha-Tushal, Lazimpat and Makalbari. Same-day glasses may be possible for selected prescriptions and in-stock lenses, but timing must be confirmed after assessment.

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5. Your preferences

  • Frame style, size and approximate budget
  • Lens type or previous brand, if known
  • Single-vision, reading, progressive or sunglasses needs
  • Contact-lens brand, power and replacement schedule

Why international visitors choose Vision Concern

  • Serving patients since 2007
  • ISO 9001 Certified
  • Member – International Opticians Association, UK
  • ZEISS Vision Expert
  • Best Patient Service Award 2018, Ireland
  • Healthcare Asia Awards 2026 nominee
  • English-speaking support across three Kathmandu locations

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Contact Vision Concern

WhatsApp: +9779841466716
Boudha-Tushal: 01-4562303
Lazimpat: 01-4543117
Makalbari: 01-5134042

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I send before visiting an optician in Kathmandu?

It helps to send a clear photo or PDF of your current prescription (or note when you last had an eye exam), photos of your current glasses if damaged, a description of your symptoms and urgency, and your location, preferred branch and travel dates.

Can I get my glasses fixed or replaced the same day?

Same-day glasses may be possible for selected prescriptions with in-stock lenses, but timing must be confirmed after assessment.

What counts as urgent and needs immediate attention?

Sudden loss of vision, severe eye pain, chemical exposure or eye injury should be treated as urgent and may require immediate medical assessment rather than a routine optical visit.

How do I contact Vision Concern before my visit?

You can WhatsApp or call +9779841466716 for branch guidance and appointment support at the Boudha-Tushal, Lazimpat or Makalbari locations.

Vision Concern offers:

  • Single Vision Lenses
  • Progressive Lenses
  • Bifocal Lenses
  • Office Lenses
  • Digital Computer Lenses
  • High-Index Thin Lenses
  • Blue Filter Lenses
  • Anti-Reflective Lenses
  • Photochromic Lenses
  • Polarized Prescription Lenses
  • Anti-Fog Prescription Lenses
  • UV Protection Lenses
  • Driving Lenses
  • Children's Myopia Control Lenses
  • Sports Prescription Glasses
  • Prescription Sunglasses

Yes.

If your frame is in good condition, we can replace only the prescription lenses with options including:

  • ZEISS lenses
  • Blue filter lenses
  • Progressive lenses
  • High-index thin lenses
  • Anti-glare lenses
  • Photochromic lenses
  • Polarized prescription lenses

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.