Use Your Foreign Eyeglass Prescription in Nepal | Vision Concern Eye Clinic

Use Your Foreign Eyeglass Prescription in Kathmandu

Travelling, studying or living in Nepal with an eyeglass prescription issued abroad? Vision Concern Eye Clinic and Optical can review your prescription, take the required dispensing measurements and explain suitable prescription-glasses or contact-lens options.

Serving tourists, expatriates, digital nomads, students, diplomats, business travellers and trekkers at Lazimpat, Boudha–Tushal and Makalbari.

Can a Foreign Prescription Be Used in Nepal?

In many cases, a recent prescription from the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan, Israel or another country can be reviewed for new spectacles. The decision depends on the prescription date, completeness, your current vision, eye-health concerns, frame choice and lens design. If anything is unclear or your vision has changed, an updated eye examination may be recommended before ordering.

Consultation-Led Optical and Contact-Lens Services

Lens Options Discussed After Assessment

• Single-vision lenses
• Bifocal lenses
• Progressive lenses
• High-index thin lenses
• Photochromic lenses
• Blue-light and computer lenses
• Prescription polarised sunglasses
• Driving and office lenses

Premium lens choices may include ZEISS, HOYA and TOKAI where suitable. Product specifications, prescription range, availability, price and delivery time are confirmed before an order is accepted.

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Helpful Price and Product Guides

• Optical lens prices in Nepal: progressive, blue-cut and high-index options
• Contact-lens prices and consultation guide in Nepal

Online information is a guide only. Final recommendations and charges depend on prescription, measurements, product selection and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a US, UK, European or Australian prescription?

Often yes, provided it is recent and contains the required information. Our optometrist will review it and advise whether it can be used or should be updated.

What if my prescription has no PD?

PD and other dispensing measurements can be taken at the clinic. Progressive lenses also require fitting measurements based on the selected frame.

Can I order contact lenses from my glasses prescription?

Not directly. Contact lenses require separate parameters and an assessment of fit, vision and eye health.

Can you check the power in my old glasses?

The existing lens power can be measured, but an examination may still be advisable if the glasses are old, damaged or no longer provide comfortable vision.

How long will my glasses take?

Timing varies with prescription, lens design, coating, frame and stock status. We will confirm the estimated completion time before you order.

Visit Vision Concern in Kathmandu

Lazimpat: Das Tower, near Radisson Hotel
Boudha–Tushal: Opposite KFC, Boudhanath
Makalbari: Pragati Chowk, Gokarneshwor

Send a clear photo of your prescription and your expected visit date for an initial review. Final suitability is confirmed after professional assessment.