Varifocal prescription.

[Asquith Production]

Does anybody have first hand experience of getting a new pair of glasses with a varifocal prescription. Guys in my area say it's best to go to Bangkok which I am willing to to. Anybody?  By the way also known as bifocals 

[dddave]

There are no government standards or licensing for those giving vision tests in most optical shops.  Many learn OJT.  You can get a  competent vision test and prescription at most larger hospitals with an ophthalmology dept.  but be sure to specifically ask for a VISION TEST and prescription.  If you ask for an EYE EXAM, you get a physical examination of the eyes, not a vision test. 

For the best, Rutnin Eye Hospital near Asok in Bangkok but that's really overkill for a vision test.

In my experience, the term "Varifocal" is often used interchangeably with "Progressive" lenses,  If you want bi-focals, be sure to make that clear.

Edited October 11 by dddave

[Asquith Production]

Thanks for that advice cheers

[JimHuaHin]

For years I have been going to OG Optitician in Bangkok, a very short 5 minute walk from BTS Udom Suk on Sukhumvit.  Always an ophthalmologist on duty.  They can post your new glasses to you - mine have always arrived safely.

[Asquith Production]

Thanks Jim

[Digitalbanana]

On 10/9/2024 at 11:03 AM, Asquith Production said:

Does anybody have first hand experience of getting a new pair of glasses with a varifocal prescription. Guys in my area say it's best to go to Bangkok which I am willing to to. Anybody?  By the way also known as bifocals 

BTW bifocals and varifocal (also known as multifocal or progressive) lenses are two different kind of prescriptions.