International prescription support

Foreign Prescription Verification and Glasses in Kathmandu

Travellers and expats can bring a printed prescription, clinic report or a clear phone image. The team first checks whether the information is complete, current and suitable for the requested glasses or contact lenses.

WhatsApp Vision Concern Nearest clinic to Thamel

English-speaking help · Same-day options subject to prescription and stock

What to bring

Prescription date and prescriber details if available
Sphere, cylinder, axis and near addition values
Pupillary-distance information if recorded
Current glasses and contact-lens packaging

Why rechecking may be recommended

The prescription is old or incomplete
Symptoms or vision have changed
Measurements do not match the intended frame
Contact lenses require fit and eye-health assessment

Planning around travel

Tell staff your departure date before choosing products
Confirm stock and realistic collection time
Keep digital and paper copies of the final prescription
Ask about aftercare before leaving Kathmandu

Real clinical eye examination when prescription rechecking is needed — Real Vision Concern service and clinical environment in Kathmandu.

Professional answer

Vision Concern does not alter a foreign prescription silently. Any recommended re-examination or measurement is explained before an order is confirmed.

Lazimpat branch near Radisson Boudha branch opposite KFC

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Clinical review and source

Reviewed by Samana Budhathoki, Master in Optometry (P.U.). Updated October 2026.

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Educational guidance only; urgent or medical symptoms require appropriate clinical care.