Need prescription glasses in Kathmandu, power glasses, eyeglasses, spectacles or replacement glasses while visiting Nepal? Vision Concern Eye Clinic & Optical provides professional prescription assessment, optical frames and prescription-lens options through Lazimpat, Boudha-Tushal and Makalbari branches.
We assist tourists, expats, international visitors, digital nomads, business travellers, trekkers and local patients with prescription verification, new glasses and replacement eyewear.
Send Your PrescriptionIf you are visiting Nepal and your glasses are lost, broken, scratched or no longer comfortable, send us your existing prescription or a clear photo of your current glasses.
Visitors staying near Thamel can use Vision Concern Lazimpat, while visitors near Boudhanath can use our Boudha-Tushal branch.
If your prescription is current, bring the original prescription, a photo or your existing glasses.
If your prescription is old, your vision has changed or you are experiencing blurry vision, headaches or eye strain, a professional eye examination may be appropriate before new glasses are made.
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| Type | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Single-Vision Glasses | Distance or near correction |
| Progressive Glasses | Distance, intermediate and near vision without a visible bifocal line |
| Bifocal Glasses | Distance and near correction using a visible segment |
| High-Index Glasses | Thinner lens options for suitable stronger prescriptions |
| Computer Glasses | Prescription solutions for selected screen and office working distances |
| Photochromic Glasses | Prescription lenses that darken under suitable UV exposure |
| Prescription Sunglasses | Prescription correction combined with sun protection |
| Children's Prescription Glasses | Prescription eyewear with appropriate frame selection for children |
Single-vision lenses provide one prescription across the lens and may be prescribed for distance, reading or another specific visual requirement.
Lens thickness and appearance depend on prescription, lens material, frame size and lens design.
Progressive lenses combine distance, intermediate and near correction in one lens without a visible dividing line.
Accurate prescription, pupillary measurements, fitting height and appropriate frame selection are important for comfortable progressive-lens performance.
Bifocal lenses provide separate distance and near viewing zones. They remain an option for selected patients who prefer a clearly defined near segment.
Patients with stronger prescriptions may benefit from high-index lens materials that can reduce lens thickness compared with some standard materials.
Frame size, prescription strength and lens design also influence final thickness.
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People working for long periods on computers may require a prescription designed around their actual working distance.
The appropriate lens depends on prescription, screen distance, working environment and individual visual needs.
Photochromic lenses remain relatively clear indoors and darken under suitable UV exposure outdoors. Performance varies by product and environmental conditions.
Prescription sunglasses can be useful for driving, outdoor work, travel and trekking. Suitable options may include tinted or polarized prescription lenses depending on prescription and product availability.
Children's glasses require an accurate prescription together with a comfortable, appropriately sized and durable frame.
Children showing signs such as squinting, difficulty seeing the board, sitting very close to screens or frequent headaches may benefit from professional vision assessment.
Vision Concern provides selected premium prescription-lens options including ZEISS products according to prescription, lens requirement and availability.
The most suitable lens should be selected according to actual visual requirements rather than brand or price alone.
Consider:
The total price of prescription glasses depends on the frame and lenses selected.
Lens price may vary according to:
Send your prescription through WhatsApp for guidance on suitable options.
Some standard single-vision prescriptions may be completed quickly when suitable lens stock, frames and workshop capacity are available.
Complex progressive, high-index or customised lenses may require additional time.
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If your glasses are lost or broken while travelling in Kathmandu, send a previous prescription, current-glasses photo and your deadline.
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Tourists staying around Thamel can visit Vision Concern Lazimpat for eye examinations, prescription verification, optical frames and prescription glasses.
Visitors staying around Boudha and Boudhanath can use Vision Concern Boudha-Tushal.
Vision Concern provides optical frames in different materials, shapes and styles according to branch stock.
Frame choice should consider prescription, lens thickness, comfort, bridge fit and the type of lens being fitted.
| Branch | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lazimpat | Das Tower, near Shangri-La Hotel | 01-4543117 |
| Boudha-Tushal | Opposite KFC, Boudha-Tushal | 01-4562303 |
| Makalbari | Pragati Chowk, Gokarneshwor | 01-5134042 |
Vision Concern provides prescription glasses through its Lazimpat, Boudha-Tushal and Makalbari branches.
Yes. Tourists can bring or send a foreign prescription and ask Vision Concern about prescription verification and suitable eyewear options.
Yes. Send a clear prescription image to +977 9841466716 along with your preferred lens or frame requirement.
Selected standard prescriptions may sometimes be completed the same day, subject to lens, frame and workshop availability.
Yes. Vision Concern provides progressive-lens consultation and selected progressive lens options for suitable prescriptions.
Selected high-index lenses may help reduce thickness for suitable prescriptions. Final thickness also depends on prescription and frame selection.
Yes. Prescription sunglasses may be available according to prescription, lens type and current product availability.
Bring or send your existing prescription. The team can review it and advise whether it may be used or whether a fresh eye examination is appropriate.
Send us your prescription, preferred lens type, frame requirement and travel deadline if you are visiting Nepal.
Lazimpat near Thamel | Boudha-Tushal near Boudhanath | Makalbari
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