What to Send Your Optician Before Visiting Kathmandu
- What to Send Your Optician Before Visiting Kathmandu
- 1. Your current prescription
- 2. Photos of your current glasses
- 3. Your symptoms and urgency
- 4. Your location and travel schedule
- 5. Your preferences
- Why international visitors choose Vision Concern
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- Contact Vision Concern
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I send before visiting an optician in Kathmandu?
- Can I get my glasses fixed or replaced the same day?
- What counts as urgent and needs immediate attention?
- How do I contact Vision Concern before my visit?
- Turn this information into a personal eye-care plan
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.
In Kathmandu and worried about your eyes?
Book an eye exam (NPR 400 ≈ US$3) with our English-speaking optometrists in Lazimpat, Boudha or Makalbari — exams by appointment; optical shops open daily 8 AM – 8:30 PM. Card & cash accepted.
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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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Check independent profiles before you visit
See what our local and international clients have to say before visiting.
Need help before your visit? WhatsApp +9779841466716
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TripAdvisor
WhatClinic
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Contact Vision Concern
WhatsApp: +9779841466716
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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.
In Kathmandu and worried about your eyes?
Book an eye exam (NPR 400 ≈ US$3) with our English-speaking optometrists in Lazimpat, Boudha or Makalbari — exams by appointment; optical shops open daily 8 AM – 8:30 PM. Card & cash accepted.
Turn this information into a personal eye-care plan
If this topic relates to your symptoms or vision, book an eye assessment at Vision Concern. Share your main concern when booking so the team can confirm the appropriate appointment or referral.
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Yes. Many visitors, particularly from Bangladesh and West Bengal (Kolkata), come to Nepal for cataract, retina, or other eye surgery at a hospital and also want new glasses, a general eye exam, or contact lenses at the same time, before or after their procedure. Vision Concern is an optical and eye-examination clinic, not a surgical hospital, so we work alongside hospitals such as Tilganga: we are happy to see you for glasses, contact lenses, or a routine check-up either side of your surgical treatment elsewhere.
No conversion is needed. Eyeglass prescriptions from Germany, France, the UK, the USA, China, Russia, and almost every other country use the same international format, SPH (sphere), CYL (cylinder), and AXIS, measured in diopters. Our opticians read this directly, so you can bring your prescription paper, a photo of it on your phone, or simply your current glasses, and we will use the same values. If your prescription is more than a year or two old, we recommend a quick, free re-check before we make your new pair.
Yes. Above roughly 3,000 metres, UV exposure increases sharply because of the thinner atmosphere and reflection off snow, and ordinary sunglasses (category 2-3) do not block enough UV to prevent snow blindness (photokeratitis). We recommend glacier glasses or category-4 sunglasses with side shields, and can fit these with your own prescription if needed. Vision Concern offers ZEISS polarized, UV400-certified sunglasses with prescription lenses, which we can prepare before you set off on your trek.