Vision Concern provides comprehensive eye examinations, children’s eye care, contact-lens fitting, prescription glasses, optical lenses, sunglasses, eyewear repair and referral guidance in Kathmandu. Suspected eye disease, LASIK suitability and cataract treatment require assessment by an appropriate qualified ophthalmologist or surgical centre.
We recommend having an eye exam at least once a year, especially if you are over the age of 40 or have any risk factors like family history of eye diseases. Regular check-ups help in early detection of conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration, which can be managed better with timely intervention.
During your eye exam, our ophthalmologist will evaluate your vision and eye health. The process includes tests like measuring visual acuity, checking for refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism), eye pressure checks for glaucoma, and a retinal examination to rule out any underlying issues. The entire process is quick, non-invasive, and thorough.
No, you do not need a referral to visit us. You can walk in or book an appointment directly. Our friendly team will guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the care you need.
LASIK is refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Suitability, benefits and risks vary by patient. Vision Concern can provide a comprehensive eye examination and referral guidance; final eligibility, surgical planning and surgery must be handled by a qualified refractive ophthalmic surgeon.
Cataract surgery is typically a quick and safe procedure with a relatively fast recovery time. Most patients notice improved vision within a few days. However, it’s important to follow your doctor’s aftercare instructions and attend follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing. Full recovery usually takes about 4-6 weeks.
Yes, children should have their first eye exam around the age of 3, especially if they are showing signs of vision problems, like squinting or difficulty reading. Early detection of issues like lazy eye (amblyopia) or refractive errors is crucial for successful treatment.
If you’re experiencing blurred vision, headaches, or eye strain, it may be a sign that you need glasses or contact lenses. Our eye exams will help determine whether you need corrective lenses. We’ll also discuss your options based on your lifestyle and preferences, including glasses, contacts, or even refractive surgery like LASIK.
Signs to watch for include blurry vision, floaters, sudden loss of vision, eye pain, redness, or sensitivity to light. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to schedule an eye exam at Vision Concern Eye Clinic as soon as possible for early diagnosis and treatment.
Yes, we provide emergency eye care for conditions like eye injuries, sudden vision loss, and infections. If you experience any urgent eye problems, please contact us immediately, and our team will assist you in getting the care you need.
Yes. Tourists can walk into Vision Concern Eye Clinic and optical for a comprehensive eye examination without a prior appointment. Our clinics in Lazimpat, Boudha, and Makalbari are convenient for visitors staying near Thamel, Boudhanath, and major hotels in Kathmandu.
Vision Concern provides daily, monthly, and annual prescription contact lenses for foreigners, expats, and travelers. Many contact lens orders are available the same day, making it useful for visitors who need lenses urgently.
If you lose a contact lens during your trip, visit Vision Concern for an eye check and replacement lenses. We frequently assist trekkers, tourists, digital nomads, and foreign residents who need urgent vision support in Kathmandu.
Yes. Vision Concern offers emergency power glass repair and urgent spectacle solutions for travelers and expats. This is especially helpful if your glasses break before a trek, business trip, or international flight.
Yes. Vision Concern is commonly chosen by expats, diplomats, international students, and remote workers because it provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, and optical solutions across three Kathmandu branches.
Yes. Eye examinations and optical consultations can be provided in English, making the process easier for international visitors and foreign residents in Nepal.
Yes. Vision Concern provides computer glasses, blue-light filtering lenses, and prescription eyewear for professionals who spend long hours on laptops and mobile devices while working remotely in Nepal.
Boudha Branch is convenient for travelers staying near Boudhanath Stupa. Lazimpat Branch is ideal for guests staying near Thamel, Panipokhari, embassies, and major hotels.
Yes.
If you already know your prescription, you can purchase genuine branded contact lenses during your visit. If your prescription has changed, our optometrists can perform a comprehensive eye examination before dispensing lenses.
Vision Concern is open 7 days a week, generally from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, including most public holidays, which is convenient for travelers with busy itineraries. Makalbari branch-Vision concern eye clinic and Optical-Makalbari is opened from 6 a.m to 10 p.m
Travelers choose Vision Concern because it offers same-day contact lenses, urgent eyewear assistance, multiple Kathmandu locations, and eye care designed for tourists, trekkers, expats, and digital nomads who need fast and reliable service during their stay in Nepal.
Vision Concern Eye Clinic offers genuine ZEISS prescription lenses in Kathmandu. ZEISS is one of the world's leading German optical technology companies, known for premium precision lenses, advanced coatings, exceptional clarity, and personalized vision solutions for everyday use, driving, digital work, and progressive vision.
Yes. Vision Concern provides premium ZEISS Progressive Lenses for people over 40 or anyone experiencing presbyopia. These lenses allow seamless vision at near, intermediate, and far distances without switching between multiple pairs of glasses.
If you spend long hours on computers, ZEISS digital and progressive lenses can provide comfortable vision for screen work while reducing visual fatigue. Our optometrists recommend customized lenses based on your occupation and lifestyle.
Yes.
Vision Concern supplies authentic international contact lens brands including:
Perfect for tourists, expats, students and digital nomads requiring trusted international brands.
Daily disposable contact lenses are generally the preferred option for many travelers because they reduce lens maintenance while travelling. For trekking and adventure travel, our eye care professionals can recommend the most appropriate contact lens based on your prescription, eye health, travel duration, and environmental conditions.
Blue Cut (Blue Filter) glasses are designed to reduce portions of high-energy blue light emitted from digital devices and may improve visual comfort for some people who spend long hours using computers, tablets, and smartphones. They are especially popular among office workers, programmers, gamers, students, and digital nomads. Individual benefits vary by person.
Yes.
Vision Concern offers customized computer glasses featuring:
Ideal for:
Yes.
Anti-fog prescription glasses help reduce lens fogging caused by face masks, humidity, air-conditioning and cold weather. They are especially useful for healthcare workers, bikers, trekkers, chefs and travelers.
Absolutely.
Prescription polarized sunglasses reduce glare from roads, water, snow and reflective surfaces while providing clear vision.
They are highly recommended for:
Yes.
Vision Concern can manufacture prescription sunglasses customized to your eye power with:
Yes.
Photochromic lenses automatically darken outdoors and become clear indoors.
These are ideal for:
Common searches include:
Yes.
We provide prescription tinted lenses in multiple colors suitable for:
Bifocal lenses have two distinct vision zones separated by a visible line.
Progressive lenses provide a smooth transition between near, intermediate and distance vision without visible lines, giving a more natural viewing experience.
Yes.
Bifocal glasses allow you to see both distance and near vision using one pair of glasses and remain a practical option for many people with presbyopia.
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.
Yes.
Vision Concern offers premium sunglasses with UV protection suitable for everyday use, travel, sports, driving and outdoor adventures.
Yes.
If your frame is in good condition, we can replace only the prescription lenses with options including:
Depending on your needs, we may recommend:
These options can improve visual comfort in varying light conditions.
Vision Concern offers:
A standard replacement pair (frame plus single-vision lenses) at Vision Concern typically starts from around NPR 2,000-3,500 (about $15-25 USD equivalent). ZEISS branded lenses, progressive (multifocal) lenses, and premium frames cost more depending on the specification. Same-day glasses are available at this range at all three branches (Lazimpat, Boudha-Tushal, Makalbari), and the exact price is always confirmed with you before the order is made. If you need an invoice for your travel insurance claim, ask our staff for a detailed English-language receipt showing your prescription.
Vision Concern accepts cash (NPR), major international credit and debit cards, and mobile wallets including Alipay and WeChat Pay for visitors from China. This means Chinese travelers, including those arriving overland via the Lhasa-Kathmandu route, do not need to exchange large amounts of cash before visiting any of our three branches (Lazimpat, Boudha-Tushal, Makalbari).
Yes. Our Boudha-Tushal branch is a short walk from Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's most important Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and regularly serves monks, elderly pilgrims, and Buddhist visitors from Tibet, Russia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and beyond. Walk-in reading-glasses fitting and basic eye exams are available without an appointment. If we notice signs of cataracts or another condition that needs surgery, which Vision Concern does not perform, we give a clear referral to a proper eye hospital such as Tilganga. We also offer simple UV-protective glasses for pilgrims who spend long hours outdoors circumambulating the stupa.
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.
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. 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.
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