Visiting Nepal and need an eye test, replacement glasses, contact lenses, prescription sunglasses or urgent optical assistance? Vision Concern Eye Clinic & Optical provides professional eye care for tourists, expats, digital nomads, embassy staff, international students, business travellers and trekkers in Kathmandu.
Our branches in Lazimpat near Thamel, Boudha-Tushal near Boudhanath and Makalbari/Gokarneshwor provide convenient access to eye examinations and optical services.
WhatsApp for Tourist Eye CareIf your glasses are lost, broken or damaged, send us a clear photo of your existing prescription, previous glasses or prescription card through WhatsApp if available.
Our team can advise on prescription verification, suitable replacement options and possible turnaround depending on your prescription, lens type, frame and current availability.
Send Your Prescription on WhatsAppTourists and expats can request a professional eye examination if they experience blurred vision, changing prescription, eye strain, headaches or difficulty using their existing glasses.
The examination may include visual-acuity assessment, refraction, prescription review and other optometry-based checks according to individual needs.
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If you already have a prescription from another country, bring the original prescription, a clear photo or your existing glasses.
Our optometry and optical team can review the information and advise whether it may be appropriate to use it or whether a fresh examination should be considered.
International visitors can ask about replacement glasses, new optical frames and prescription lenses according to their prescription and travel schedule.
Available options may include:
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Travellers who run out of contact lenses or need replacement lenses can contact Vision Concern with their prescription, lens box photo or exact lens details if available.
Selected daily, monthly, toric, multifocal and colour contact lenses may be available depending on prescription and stock.
Expats and long-term international residents who need multifocal or progressive correction can ask about suitable progressive, high-index and selected premium prescription-lens options.
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Visitors staying in Thamel, Lazimpat, Lainchaur, Panipokhari or nearby central Kathmandu can use the Vision Concern Lazimpat branch.
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Tourists, expats and international visitors staying around Boudha, Boudhanath and Tushal can visit the Vision Concern Boudha-Tushal branch.
Before trekking, travellers may wish to check their prescription, arrange spare glasses, obtain prescription sunglasses or prepare enough contact lenses for their trip.
If you are departing Kathmandu soon, tell us your departure date when contacting Vision Concern so we can advise what may be practical.
Strong sunlight, altitude and outdoor travel make appropriate sun protection important. Travellers requiring prescription sunglasses can ask about suitable lens and frame options according to prescription and availability.
| Branch | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lazimpat | Das Tower, near Radisson Hotel | 01-4543117 |
| Boudha-Tushal | Opposite KFC, Boudha-Tushal | 01-4562303 |
| Makalbari | Pragati Chowk, Gokarneshwor | 01-5134042 |
Vision Concern's optometry team provides professional vision assessment and prescription guidance. If findings suggest a condition requiring medical diagnosis, treatment or surgery, suitable ophthalmology or hospital referral may be recommended.
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Yes. Vision Concern provides professional optometry-based eye examinations for international visitors in Kathmandu.
Yes. Send your prescription or a photo of your previous glasses if available. Our team can advise on replacement options and possible turnaround.
Bring or send a clear copy of your prescription. The team can review it and advise whether a fresh eye examination may be appropriate.
Selected contact lenses may be available according to prescription, fitting needs and stock availability.
Some prescriptions may be possible quickly, but same-day service depends on prescription, frame and lens availability.
Vision Concern Lazimpat is the nearby branch serving tourists staying around Thamel and central Kathmandu.
Vision Concern Boudha-Tushal is convenient for visitors around Boudha and Boudhanath.
Yes. WhatsApp/Viber +977 9841466716 with your prescription, product requirement or eye-care question before visiting.
Send us your prescription, glasses photo, contact-lens details or question before visiting.
WhatsApp / Viber: +977 9841466716
Get Help on WhatsAppVision Concern combines professional optometry and optical services with verified international credentials.
WhatsApp/Viber +977 9841466716 before visiting
आफ्नो प्रेस्क्रिप्सन, पुरानो चस्मा वा प्रेस्क्रिप्सन कार्डको स्पष्ट फोटो WhatsApp/Viber +977 9841466716 मा पठाउनुहोस्। सम्भावित समय लेन्स, फ्रेम र उपलब्धतामा निर्भर हुन्छ।
Kehi prescription chito tayar huna sakcha, tara same-day service prescription, lens type, frame ra current availability ma nirbhar huncha. Aunu aghi WhatsApp garnuhos.
Tourists, expats and business travellers can contact Vision Concern for an eye test, prescription-glasses guidance, contact-lens consultation and urgent optical support. Send your prescription, hotel or location and departure date on WhatsApp before visiting so the team can suggest the most convenient branch and explain what may be possible.
The optical team can inspect and measure an existing pair, but an old-glasses reading is not always sufficient or appropriate. A fresh eye examination may be recommended when vision has changed, the lenses are damaged or the result is uncertain.
Sometimes. The frame must first be checked for condition, size and suitability. Lens-only replacement and completion time depend on the frame, prescription, lens type and availability.
Send prescription + hotel/location + departure date on WhatsApp
Travellers searching for a travel insurance eye exam in Nepal, an insurance receipt for glasses in Kathmandu or an expat optical invoice should contact Vision Concern before visiting and explain the documents requested by their insurer. Ask what clinic or optical receipt, invoice and prescription documentation can be provided for the planned service or purchase.
Insurance requirements differ by company, policy and country. Vision Concern cannot guarantee reimbursement or that a particular document will be accepted. Keep your prescription, receipts and relevant clinical or purchase records, and confirm claim requirements directly with your insurer.
Ask About Documentation on WhatsApp
Send a clear prescription copy, current-glasses photo, Kathmandu location and departure date through WhatsApp so the team can guide you before your visit.
WhatsApp मा प्रिस्क्रिप्सन, हालको चस्माको फोटो, काठमाडौंको स्थान र यात्रा मिति पठाउनुहोस्। उपलब्धता र आवश्यक समय जाँचपछि जानकारी दिइन्छ।
Prescription, ahileko chasma ko photo, Kathmandu location ra departure date WhatsApp ma pathaunuhos. Team le visit aghi sambhavana ra samaya bare janakari dinchha.
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